American Masters S27E1 — Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll
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American Masters•Season 27•Episode 1

Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll

7.3/10 · 89 votesFeb 22, 201390 min

Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 27•−0.2 vs season avg

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Despite not being a household name today, Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Her flamboyance, skill, and showmanship on the newly electrified guitar played a vital role in the conception of Rock & Roll as a genre

Directed byMick Csáky
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"Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll" is episode 1 of American Masters season 27. It scored 7.3/10 from 89 votes, ranking #4 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Mick Csáky, it aired on February 22, 2013.

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