One of gospel music's first major recording stars, Sister Rosetta Tharpe pioneered a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the godmother of rock and roll". She was a major influence on artists such as Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, and Elvis Presley.

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The ex-con turned singer-songwriter was a protege of Johnny Cash, and went on to work for him during the 1970s but was later fired for threatening one of Cash's band members. He died by suicide in 1978 at the age of 42.

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On July 29, 2018, three of the biggest stars in wrestling died within hours of each other: Nikolai Volkoff, Brian Christopher, and Brickhouse Brown.

Correction: It was five years ago Saturday (July 29) that we lost Volkoff, Brown and Brian Christopher (Brian Christopher Lawler).

Often considered to be one of the worst films ever made, Mommie Dearest, about the life and career of actress Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway), was known for not only all the unfolding drama during the film but behind the camera as well.

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For most of its 20 years on the air, the TV series Gunsmoke opened with Marshal Matt Dillon (James Arness) outdrawing an unidentified badman.

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Considered one of the best in-ring performers in women's wrestling, Bambi (real name Selina Majors) has spent her more than 30-year career in promotions such as the WCW and on the independent circuit. She is a multiple-time women's champion and onetime tag team champion.