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Fan CastingRock Gospel: The Sister Rosetta Tharpe Story

by Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, Focus Features

Story added by kamsismith on October 6, 2023

"Rock Gospel" is an inspiring biopic that tells the untold story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of rock 'n' roll. Follow her journey from a young gospel prodigy in the 1930s to becoming a groundbreaking musician who defied racial and gender barriers, influencing legends like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard.read more

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Fan Casting Rosetta Nubin(Sister Rosetta Tharpe)

Role added by kamsismith on October 6, 2023

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Description of Rosetta Nubin (Sister Rosetta Tharpe):

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an American singer and guitarist. She gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with her gospel recordings, characterized by a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and electric guitar. She was the first great recording star of gospel music, and was among the first gospel musicians to appeal to rhythm and blues and rock and roll audiences, later being referred to as "the original soul sister" and "the Godmother of rock and roll". She influenced early rock-and-roll musicians including Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Eric Clapton.