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Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

American singer, songwriter, and pianist
The undisputed Queen of Soul, her gospel-tinged R&B displays one of the greatest voices in recording history.
BornMarch 25, 1942
HometownMemphis, Tennessee, United States of America
Net worth$10 million
Height5'5" (1.65m)
SpouseGlynn Turman, Ted White
ChildrenClarence Franklin, Kecalf Cunningham, Edward Franklin, Ted White Jr.
ParentsBarbara Siggers Franklin, C. L. Franklin
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Remembering Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018. Here are five facts to celebrate the “Queen of Soul”. 1. She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2. Franklin taught herself how to play the piano by ear. 3. She performed for Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. 4. Franklin's single, "Respect," was a civil rights anthem. 5. NASA named an asteroid after her. Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin!
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Amazing Grace (2018 film)
Amazing Grace (2018 film)
G
1h 27min
2018
Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals
PG
1h 51min
2013

Albums

Who's Zoomin' Who?
Who's Zoomin' Who?
1985
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah Washington
1964
Laughing on the Outside
Laughing on the Outside
1963
Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
1962
Electrifying Aretha Franklin
Electrifying Aretha Franklin
1962
Queen Of Soul [Not Now]
Queen Of Soul [Not Now]
2013
Live In Paris
Live In Paris
2011
Woman Falling Out of Love
Woman Falling Out of Love
2011
Heart and Soul
Heart and Soul
2010
Lord Will Make a Way
Lord Will Make a Way
2009
Flashback
Flashback
2009
One Night with the King
One Night with the King
2009
Soul Queen
Soul Queen
2007
Rhino Hi-Five: Aretha Franklin
Rhino Hi-Five: Aretha Franklin
2005
Best of Aretha Franklin [Paradiso]
Best of Aretha Franklin [Paradiso]
2003
Under Her Spell
Under Her Spell
2002
Queen of Soul [Falcon]
Queen of Soul [Falcon]
2002
Gospel Greats
Gospel Greats
2001
Soul Sister: The Classic Aretha Franklin
Soul Sister: The Classic Aretha Franklin
1998
Bit of Soul
Bit of Soul
1996
It Hurts Like Hell
It Hurts Like Hell
1996
Queen of Soul: The Very Best of Aretha Franklin
Queen of Soul: The Very Best of Aretha Franklin
1995
Take a Look
Take a Look
1993
Natural Woman [WZ]
Natural Woman [WZ]
1993
What You See Is What You Sweat
What You See Is What You Sweat
1991
Collection [Castle]
Collection [Castle]
1988
20 Greatest Hits
20 Greatest Hits
1987
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism
1987
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