The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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Sister Rosetta’s influence is felt in many of the founding fathers of rock.
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During the 1940s, 50s and 60s, Sister Rosetta Tharpe played a highly significant role in the creation of rock & roll, inspiring musicians like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. She may not be a household name, but this flamboyant African-American gospel singing superstar, with her spectacular virtuosity on the newly-electrified guitar, was one of the most influential popular musicians of the 20th century.
Grierson Award nominee – Best Arts Documentary
Director: Mick Csaky
BBC / PBS