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Aretha Louise Franklin (/ ə ˈ r iː θ ə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Queen of Soul", Rolling Stone magazine twice named her as the greatest singer of all time.
Apr 3, 2014 · Franklin's chart dominance soon earned her the title Queen of Soul, while at the same time she also became a symbol of Black empowerment during the civil rights movement.
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Jun 17, 2024 · 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 Way I Love You),’ ‘Respect,’ and ‘Think.’ Learn more about Franklin’s life and career in this article.
Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and announced last...
Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin - A Portrait of the Queen 1970-1974. Rolling Stone didn't recently declare Aretha Franklin the greatest singer of all time for no reason: in 2023, there's nary a pretender to the Queen of Soul 's throne.
Aug 31, 2018 · Aretha Franklin, whose bluesy and gospel-rooted singing earned her the title “the Queen of Soul,” will be remembered at her funeral in Detroit. Follow here for the latest.
