Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin

American singer, pianist and songwriter, born 25 March 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Widely regarded as one of the best female soul vocalists of all time, she is nicknamed the [i]Queen of Soul[/i] or simply referred to as [i]Aretha[/i]. In 1987 she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Performer).
Daughter of [a=Reverend C.L. Franklin]. Sister of [a=Carolyn Franklin] and [a=Erma Franklin].

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