Lizzo Steps into the Spotlight as the Godmother of Rock, Sister rosetta Tharpe

Lizzo, the Grammy-winning artist and classically trained flutist, is set to make her cinematic debut, embodying the spirit of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a true trailblazer and one of rock‍ history’s most⁤ influential Black women. This biopic promises to⁤ shine a much-deserved spotlight on the legendary musician.

“I’m so excited to dive into her world and‍ play her up! Because I do want to give her a ⁣certain mythology. She deserves to be canonized,” Lizzo shared ⁣with‍ Paper magazine. To fully inhabit the role, Lizzo has been diligently learning the guitar and channeling Tharpe’s electrifying ⁣gospel-rock energy during her own performances.

“She was the greatest guitar player of all time ⁤- I mean, she literally invented the electric guitar,” Lizzo explained. While Jamie Foxx earned an Academy award for his portrayal of Ray Charles⁤ in the biopic ray, Lizzo emphasizes that her motivation isn’t about chasing⁣ accolades.”I’m‍ not doing it because I want an Oscar…and I said this about ‘[Lizzo’s Watch Out for] the Big Grrrls’ show – I’m not doing it⁤ to win an Emmy. I want to make Sister Rosetta Tharpe a household name‍ as⁣ big as Elvis. When people talk about rock [and] roll, it begins with ‍her,” she declared. Tharpe’s innovative, genre-bending style laid the groundwork for icons like Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash, among many others.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s Legacy is in ⁢good Hands with Lizzo

in‍ a heartfelt Instagram post back in March, Lizzo revealed her long-standing dedication to bringing Tharpe’s story to the screen.”I’ve‍ been honoring her⁢ in my music videos [and] performances, pitching her‍ movie to people who’ve never heard of her, studying her life and reading every⁣ book that exists about her. ⁤This is my baby, my passion – because Rosetta deserves [it]. the ‘Godmother of rock [and] roll’ is in good hands, y’all,” she wrote, expressing her deep personal connection to the project.

the upcoming ⁤biopic, titled Rosetta, will mark Lizzo’s official film debut.The movie is set to‍ explore Tharpe’s revolutionary guitar sound ⁤and her resilience in overcoming societal barriers as a Black and LGBTQ+ woman ⁢in the 1950s. Through this biopic, Lizzo is not only stepping into a new artistic⁣ arena but is also instrumental in bringing overdue recognition to a monumental music figure whose innovative sound continues to resonate and inspire ‍across generations.