Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B; and Gospel music. In 2008, the American music magazine Rolling Stone ranked Franklin #1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time. Franklin is one of the most honored artists by the Grammy Awards, with 18 Gramm... more

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  • Mar 25, 1942 (age 67 years)

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  • Aretja Franklin,
  • Arthaa Franklin,
  • Franklin, Aretha,
  • Aretha Franklyn,
  • Aretha Fanklin
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  • 1.651 m (5.417 ft )

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  • 1987

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