Milwaukee Rep celebrates two Black women who shaped rock history
Before Little Richard strutted across stages or Jimi Hendrix bent his first guitar string, Sister Rosetta Tharpe revolutionized American music with her groundbreaking blend of gospel, swing rhythms, and fierce electric guitar. Known as the "Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll," Tharpe broke barriers as the first gospel singer to record with a major label and perform gospel on secular stages, influencing future legends like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Bob Dylan. Now, the Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents "Marie and Rosetta," […]