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 …

Feb 20, 2025 · Aretha Franklin, born on March 25, 1942, was a renowned singer, pianist, and civil rights activist, celebrated for her gospel roots and iconic hits. She tragically passed away on …

Nov 24, 2025 · 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 …

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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. As a …

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 …

Apr 3, 2014 · Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

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The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, whose recordings remain anthems that defined soul …

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 …