Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist. In a recording career that has spanned over half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B;, pop, rock and funk. Franklin is known as one of the most important popularizers of the soul music genre and is referred to as the Queen of Soul, a title she was given early in her career. Franklin, the daughter of prominent B...
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Date of birth:
- Mar 25, 1942 (age 70 years)
Place of birth:
Place Musical Career Began:
Musical Genres:
- Pop music ,
- Rock music ,
- Soul music ,
- Jazz ,
- Rhythm and blues ,
- Gospel music ,
- Blues ,
- Pop rock ,
- Classical music ,
- Funk
Also known as:
- Aretja Franklin,
- Arthaa Franklin,
- Franklin, Aretha,
- Aretha Franklyn,
- Aretha Fanklin,
- Aretha Louise Franklin,
- aretha_franklin,
- Aretha Franklin
