There are certain entertainers about whom I have the following mantra: See them while you still can.
The Queen of Soul, best known for demanding R-E-S-P-E-C-T, is still, at 68, a powerhouse vocalist, pianist and songwriter. Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll...
Winner of the Coretta Scott King Illustration Award! From a New York Times bestselling author and an acclaimed illustrator comes this vibrant portrait of Aretha Franklin that pays her the R-E-S-P-E-C-T this Queen of Soul deserves. Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church where her soaring voice spanned more than three octaves. Her string of hit songs earned her the title \"the Queen of Soul,\" multiple Grammy Awards, and a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. But Aretha didn't just raise her voice in song, she also spoke out against injustice and fought for civil rights. This authoritative, rhythmic, Coretta Scott King Illustration Award-winning picture book biography will captivate young readers with Aretha's inspiring story.
Celebrities are reacting to the death of Aretha Franklin. The "Queen of Soul," whose impassioned, riveting voice made her a titan of American music, died Thursday from pancreatic cancer at age 76. Here's what stars are saying about the late legend.
We remember the Queen of Soul with the five best covers of one of her best songs.
Aretha Frankin's sons have been fighting over her will, now half a decade after her demise. The "Queen of Soul," who died in 2018, didn't leave a formal document to guide her sons about her property and other assets.
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Dates announced for Aretha Franklin's visitation, funeral services in Detroit Funeral services to be held Aug. 31 at Greater Grace Temple Franklin's body will lie in repose from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, which is located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Detroit. The funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Aug. 31 at Greater Grace Temple, which is located at 23500 West 7 Mile Road in Detroit. Here are more details about the funeral: It will be a four-day event to celebrate her life. For two days, Franklin's body will lie in repose at Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History. The viewing will be open to the public. The funeral will be held at Greater Grace Temple and will only be for close family and friends. Organizers are working on a musical tribute with major recording artists. The venue is still being decided. Right now, Franklin's body is being held at Swanson Funeral Home in Detroit. View all Aretha Franklin coverage here. Aretha Franklin passed away today after a long battle with Cancer. She was my favorite of all women vocalists. Unique beyond words and the energy of a titan. Nothing stopped Aretha... Your music and life force will never be forgotten. RIP Ms Franklin. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MUSIC AND LOVE YOU GAVE US Here is a fantastic tribute from Roger Friedman of Showbiz-411 Aretha Franklin, the Greatest Singer of Our Generation, Passes Away at 76, Leaves a Towering Legacy Aretha was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Reverend CL Franklin and his wife Barbara on March 25, 1942. She was one of four children, all of whom are gone now. Her sisters were Irma and Carolyn, and there was a brother, Vaughn. GREAT PHOTOS OF ARETHA HERE The family relocated to Buffalo and then to Detroit where Reverend Franklin became a famous preacher at the New Bethel Baptist Church. *In Memphis, among the people he married were the great DJ and R&B star Rufus Thomas, and his wife.) It was there that Aretha began singing. Aretha’s mother, Barbara, left Reverend Franklin and died in 1952, just before Aretha’s 10th birthday. Aretha was raised after that by her father and a number of women including singer Mahalia Jackson. Here are my personal TOP 10 favorites (no particular order) of Aretha'smultitude of hits... Chain of Fools Don't Play That Song (You Lied) Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Aretha Franklin/See Saw Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer Aretha Franklin and George Michael, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” (1987) Baby I Love You Think Since You Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)
The queen of soul is opening her heart and wallet to families in Flint, Michigan. RESPECT.
aretha franklin who has reigned as the queen of soul for some 50 years has announced plans to return to her hometown of detroit and open a nightclub
Editor’s Note: Dr. Maya Angelou joined the world of the ancestors on May 28th, 2014. In celebration of her life and work and in keeping
