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Clarence LaVaughn Franklin (né Walker; January 22, 1915 – July 27, 1984) was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist. Known as the man with the "Million-Dollar Voice", Franklin served as the pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit from 1946 until he was shot and wounded in 1979.
Aug 30, 2018 · No tribute to Aretha Franklin would be complete without citing the massive impact her father, the Rev. Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, had on her. He shaped her sound and style; some say he had the...
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Jun 11, 1979 · DETROIT, June 10 (AP) — The Rev. Clarence Franklin, father of Aretha Franklin, the rhythym‐and‐blues singer, was wounded in a shooting at his home early today, the police said.
May 27, 2021 · From a young age, Aretha Franklin was exposed to music thanks to her parents' involvement with the church. But who was Aretha's father Clarence LaVaughn Franklin? He is played by actor Forest Whitaker in the biopic Respect, opposite Jennifer Hudson as the Queen of Soul.
Aug 30, 2018 · No tribute to Aretha Franklin would be complete without citing the massive impact her father, the Rev. Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, had on her. He shaped her sound and style; some say he had the most profound influence on his daughter’s life.
Aug 13, 2021 · Aretha Franklin was close with her father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, sisters Carolyn and Erma, and brother Clarence.
The Reverend Clarence LaVaughn Franklin (January 22, 1915 – July 27, 1984), better known as C. L. Franklin, was a highly influential African-American Baptist preacher and civil rights activist. He was also the father of the legendary singer Aretha Franklin.
