On one side we have Lucius Venable “Lucky” Millinder (Aug. 8, 1910 – Sept. 28, 1966). He couldn’t read or write music notes, couldn’t play an instrument, rarely sang, but he had a great music taste, was a genuine showman and a very successful bandleader. His orchestra was one of the best rhythm and blues big band, that existed. On the other side there is Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 – Oct. 9, 1973) who was a gospel singer, songwriter and guitarist. With a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and jazz and blues music, she was very popular – [...]
