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 named by …

Feb 6, 2026 · Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist who revolutionized popular music in the 1960s and became widely known as the “Queen of Soul.”

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 Memphis, …

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Feb 14, 2026 · The following article contains mentions of domestic abuse and alcohol addiction. Legendary singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin was hailed as the "Queen of Soul" and became …

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 the world …

May 1, 2025 · A look at the life and work of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, who changed music forever with hits like 'Respect', ' (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman', 'Think' and 'I Say a …

An icon of 20th and 21st century music, the voice of the civil rights movement, and the undisputed Queen of Soul—there is only one Aretha Franklin.

May 24, 2006 · From her teenage days singing gospel in her father’s church to her ascendancy to rock and roll royalty, “The Queen of Soul” has expressed a passion and intensity that has never failed. In …

Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin continued to record hit albums for the next 30 years, expanding her repertoire to encompass a vast spectrum of music — blues, gospel, R&B, jazz standards, and …