Aretha Louise Franklin (/ əˈriːθə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. [2] Honored as the " Queen of Soul ", she was twice …

Nov 24, 2025 · Aretha Franklin (born March 25, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.—died August 16, 2018, Detroit, Michigan) was an American singer who defined the golden age of soul …

Feb 20, 2025 · Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," was a gifted singer and pianist who rose to fame through her powerful voice and emotional depth. Born on March 25, 1942, in …

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Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

Aretha Franklin died of advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. She will be known as one of the most influential singers of all time, and as an activist who spoke of …

The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942 to the Reverend Clarence L. Franklin and Barbara V. Siggers. When she was two years old …

Apr 3, 2014 · A gifted singer and pianist, Aretha Franklin toured with her father's traveling revival show and later visited New York, where she signed with Columbia Records. Franklin went on …

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Jun 21, 2025 · The Blues Brothers turns 45! This scene remains the greatest musical moment in cinema (and you better 'Think' about it before disagreeing) Aretha Franklin is not taking any …