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 …

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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May 24, 2006 · In 1987, singer Aretha Franklin became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This was a testament to her impact on the music world over the …

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 …

Aretha Franklin, (born March 25, 1942, Memphis, Tenn., U.S.—died Aug. 16, 2018, Detroit, Mich.), U.S. popular singer. Franklin’s family moved from Memphis to Detroit when she was two.