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Mar 21, 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.
Apr 3, 2014 · Aretha Franklin became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Aretha Franklin is one of the most honored artists in Grammy Award history,...
Aretha Franklin. Actress: The Blues Brothers. Grammy-winning Queen of Soul and the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Barbara Vernice (Siggers) and C. L. Franklin, a Baptist minister, who preached at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit for over thirty years.
Aretha Louise Franklin ( / əˈriːθə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone twice named her as the greatest singer of all time.
May 24, 2006 · 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 to her impact on the music world over the ...
Aug 16, 2018 · Born in Memphis, Aretha Franklin moved to Detroit in early childhood – her first album, at the age of 14, was a live recording of her singing in church (Credit: Getty Images)
Aug 16, 2018 · By David Remnick. August 16, 2018. Aretha Franklin performing in 1970. Photograph by Michael Ochs / Getty. Aretha Franklin’s voice was a pure, painful, and unforgettable expression of American ...
