Tune in to this weeks episode with the ladies that set the foundation for rock n roll as we know it. Their musical talents inspired other greats such as Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin and Elvis Presley, while largely being forgotten themselves.
-Janis Joplin. Black Mountain
-Big Mama Thornton. I Smell a Rat
-Blanche Thomas. You Ain't So Such a Much
-Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Didn't it Rain
-Memphis Minnie. I'm Not a Bad Girl
-Bessie Smith. Back Waters Blues
-Koko Taylor. Nitty Gritty
-The Ikettes. I'm Blue