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Aretha Franklin

(1942–2018) Singer United States

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Aretha Franklin recalls listening to Charlie Parker as a child and how gospel travels with her everywhere. She emphasizes that every birthday and day are gifts, and she sees being a queen or diva as a chance to serve people, not just to sing.

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Aretha Franklin was a singer from the United States, best known for Respect.

Quick Facts About Aretha Franklin

Born
March 25, 1942
Died
August 16, 2018
Nationality
United States
Profession
Singer
Notable works
Respect
Spouse
Glynn Turman

About Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, known as the 'Queen of Soul' and twice named by Rolling Stone as the greatest singer of all time.

Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom Grammy Hall of Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame MusiCares Person of the Year Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy Legend Award Kennedy Center Honors American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album
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honorary doctor of Harvard University honorary doctor of Yale University Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Female Michigan Women's Hall of Fame NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award Pulitzer Prize Special Citations and Awards Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance star on Hollywood Walk of Fame National Medal of Arts Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist Gospel Music Hall of Fame Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance

Quotes by Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin by topic

Love (21) Music (19) People (18) Song (14)