Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin


Born
in Detroit, Michigan, The United States
March 25, 1942

Died
August 16, 2018

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People often refer to known American singer Aretha Franklin, who recorded gospel music, as the “queen of soul,” and her popular songs include “Respect” (1967), “Natural Woman” (1967), and “I Say a Little Prayer” (1968).

Aretha Louise Franklin, a pianist, wrote. The world knows her, and her fans affectionately call her "sister Ree," renowned and adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, and even opera. A massive and powerful vocal range aids her widely acclaimed passionate style.

After Alison Krauss, Franklin ranks as the second most honored female in history of Grammy.
She won the living legend and the lifetime achievement, and 18 other Grammy awards. Aretha won eight consecutive awards between 1968 and 1975; during this time, people nicknamed the c
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Aretha: From These Roots

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“The man who gets me is getting one hell of a woman.”
Aretha Franklin

“I sing to the realists .People who accept it like it is .”
Aretha Franklin

“I've always felt that rock & roll was very, very wholesome.”
Aretha Franklin

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