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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aretha_FranklinAretha Franklin - Wikipedia

    Aretha Louise Franklin (/ ə ˈ r iː θ ə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone magazine twice named her as the greatest singer of all time.

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Aretha-FranklinAretha Franklin | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts

    Jun 17, 2024 · Aretha Franklin, American singer who defined the golden age of soul music of the 1960s. Known as the ‘Queen of Soul,’ she made hit songs such as ‘I Never Loved a Man (the Way I Love You),’ ‘Respect,’ and ‘Think.’. Learn more about Franklin’s life and career in this article.

  3. www.biography.com › musicians › aretha-franklinAretha Franklin: Biography, Singer, Queen of Soul, Grammy Winner

    Apr 3, 2014 · Dubbed the 'Queen of Soul' Franklin's chart dominance soon earned her the title Queen of Soul, while at the same time she also became a symbol of Black empowerment during the civil rights...

  4. www.grammy.com › news › aretha-franklins-grammy-historyAretha Franklin's GRAMMY History: Remembering The Queen Of Soul

    Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin - A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974. Rolling Stone didn't recently declare Aretha Franklin the greatest singer of all time for no reason: in 2023, there's nary a pretender to the Queen of Soul 's throne.

  5. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersAretha Franklin | Aretha Franklin biography | American ... - PBS

    May 24, 2006 · Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul. Premiere: 8/22/1988. In 1987, singer Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was a testament...

  6. www.arethafranklin.netThe Official Site Of Aretha Franklin

    Welcome to the official site of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Learn more about exclusive limited-edition releases, legacy news, community events, and more.

  7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › entertainment-arts-45169609Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul', dies aged 76 - BBC News

    Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last...

  8. www.vox.com › 2018/8/16 › 17698476Aretha Franklin dead at 76: reflections on the legendary ...

    Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, died on August 16, 2018 at her home in Detroit. She was 76 years old. Franklin’s 60-plus-year career was one of broken boundaries and broken records....

  9. www.seattletimes.com › nation-world › queen-of-soul-aretha‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76 | The Seattle Times

    Aug 16, 2018 · MESFIN FEKADU. and. HILLEL ITALIE. The Associated Press. NEW YORK (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ”I Say a...

  10. www.npr.org › celebrating-aretha-franklin-queen-of-soulCelebrating Aretha Franklin, Queen Of Soul : Fresh Air : NPR

    Aug 31, 2021 · We'll hear about Aretha's upbringing in the church, the iconic "sock-it-to-me's" in Respect, and recording at Muscle Shoals.