Rockin' Through Time: Lizzo to Empbody Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Biopic
- Performer set for portrayal of Sister Rosetta Tharpe in biopic film.
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the latest music-meets-history news. Four-time Grammy winner Lizzo (36) is set to take a journey back in time, swapping her flute for a guitar as she steps into the shoes of legendary Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973). According to industry mags like Deadline, Lizzo's going to captivate audiences as the gospel singer known for appealing to both rock 'n' roll and R&B audiences - a true pioneer, who, as Deadline emphasizes, paved the way for rock 'n' roll. This biopic, titled "Rosetta," will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios, baby! 🎬
The film, "Rosetta," will delve into a critical period in the musician's life, illuminating her groundbreaking innovations, unyielding passion, and clandestine love. It's gonna show how Tharpe smashed musical barriers with her unique guitar sound, breaking free from societal shackles. The movie is also set to touch upon Tharpe's secret relationship with a woman and build up to one of the most memorable concerts in history - the first-ever stadium show. 🎸🏟️
As for the release date for "Rosetta"? That juicy tidbit's still under wraps, so keep your eyes peeled. While this is Lizzo's first leading role, she's no stranger to the silver screen. Back in 2019, she appeared alongside J.Lo and Constance Wu in the crime comedy "Hustlers." She also produced and hosted the Emmy-winning reality TV show "Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" and was the focus of the documentary "Love, Lizzo." 📺🎥
EXCITED much? Lizzo took to Instagram to share her stoke about the new project, posting a sneak peek of the article with the comment "Black people created rock 'n' roll, yeah," a cheeky nod to the often-overlooked contributions of African American musicians to the birth of the genre. "Rosetta" is a long-awaited celebration of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pivotal figure who significantly impacted the music world and went largely unnoticed for far too long. So, get ready to groove to the life of the self-proclaimed "Godmother of Rock and Roll"! 😎🔥🤘🏽
- Rock 'n' Roll Pioneer
- Lizzo's First Leading Role
- Amazon MGM Studios
- Iconic Music Figures (Elvis, Cash, Dylan)
- Groundbreaking Musical Fusion
- Clandestine Love Story
- First Stadium Show Ever
Sources:1. Sister Rosetta Tharpe2. Rosetta Tharpe - Overview3. Sister Rosetta Tharpe - Controversy4. Lizzo to Play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Amazon MGM Biopic5. Lizzo ID
- In her first leading role, Liszo will portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneering figure in rock 'n' roll history, embodying a pivotal innovator who fused gospel, rock, and R&B.
- The biopic titled "Rosetta" is set to be produced by Amazon MGM Studios, showcasing Tharpe's groundbreaking musical fusion, unyielding passion, and clandestine love, as well as her secret relationship with a woman and her record-breaking first stadium show.
- In an announcement that acknowledges the significant impact of African American musicians on rock 'n' roll's birth, Lizzo, now set to play Tharpe, shared her excitement about the new project on Instagram.
