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 …

Oct 2, 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 music of …

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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 …

1 day ago · Aretha Franklin, Neil Young & More to Be Inducted Into Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Full List Inductees will be honored next March at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre in …

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 …

Complete List of Aretha Franklin Songs From A to Z presents every officially released Aretha Franklin song alphabetically with album details.

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 …

In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “ (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of …

Jul 12, 2023 · A jury in Michigan has ruled that a note handwritten by the late soul singer Aretha Franklin is valid as her will, according to The Associated Press. In 2019, Franklin's niece found …