Rosetta Nubin was born on 20 March 1915 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, a small town sandwiched between the Midwestern and Southern states. Both parents were cotton workers, although Rosetta didn’t know ...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Rock ‘n’ roll legends Bob Dylan, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash all share a similar influence, Arkansas native and the “Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” ...

An Arkansas music pioneer and legend is among the 250 greatest guitarists of all time, according to Rolling Stone. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who grew up in Cotton Plant, was ranked sixth, right between ...

You may not know her name, but listen to one of her guitar riffs and you’ll more than likely recognize that unique sound. Sister Rosetta Tharpe is considered a rock ’n’ roll trailblazer who influenced ...

Lizzo is ready to portray the pioneer of rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The “About Damn Time” singer will star as Tharpe, whose gospel singing and guitar playing created the foundation for ...

March 24 (UPI) --Pop singer Lizzo is set to portray "godmother of rock and roll" Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic from Amazon MGM Studios. The film, Rosetta, will follow the gospel singer as she makes waves ...

Sister Rosetta Tharpe is often dubbed “the godmother of rock ‘n’ roll” for her use of pioneering guitar technique, bridging the gap between gospel and secular music in the process. Her life and ...

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Lizzo is set to play rock & roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a new film in development by Amazon MGM Studios, per Deadline. A brilliant guitarist and singer, Tharpe was a major influence to ...

Lizzo will pick up the guitar in her first leading role. According to Deadline, the 4-time Grammy winner will reportedly portray rock 'n' roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in upcoming Amazon MGM ...

'I want to make Sister Rosetta Tharpe a household name as big as Elvis. When people talk about rock ‘n’ roll, it begins with her,' said Lizzo. Recording artist Lizzo is set to make her movie debut in ...