Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and unmistakable—redefined soul music and became a rallying cry for ...

Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018. She became one of the most influential ...

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ANNOUNCER: Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the one-and- only Aretha Franklin. ♪ R-E-S-P-E-C-T ♪ Find out what it means to me ♪ Featuring Grammy Award nominee Sheléa with The Pacific ...

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin left a huge hole behind in the music industry with her untimely passing. Now, she is still sorely missed today by many working artists.

These are four of Aretha Franklin's bigest hits, songs that will always be timeless, even though they came out years ago.

Had a four-octave vocal range. Was a self-taught pianist, who learned without knowing how to read music. Her father was shot by burglars in 1979 and remained in a coma until his death in 1984. Rev.

Few in Detroit were tighter with the Rev. Jesse Jackson than the family of Aretha Franklin. Jackson, who died Tuesday at age 84, was a longtime friend of the Rev. C.L. Franklin. The men were Midwest ...

Jennifer Hudson Shines as Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ Trailer (Watch) Jennifer Hudson is earning everyone’s respect as ...