Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin American singer (1942–2018) "Aretha" and "Queen of Soul" redirect here. For other uses, see Aretha (disambiguation) and Queen of Soul (disambiguation). 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 named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.[3][4] Quick facts Born, Died ... Aretha Franklin Franklin in 1968 Born Aretha Louise Franklin (1942-03-25)March 25, 1942 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Died August 16, 2018(2018-08-16) (aged 76) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit Occupations Singer songwriter pianist civil rights activist record producer Years active 1954–2017 Spouses Ted White ​ ​ (m. 1961; div. 1969)​…

GENRES: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Female Vocalist

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