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When was Sister Rosetta Tharpe posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. She was a pioneering gospel singer who helped to lay the foundation for rock and roll. Her music was characterized by its rhythmic energy and her powerful vocals. She was also an accomplished guitarist and was one of the first women to play the electric guitar.
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