Widely known as the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist whose extraordinary talent and soulful voice made her one of the most influential and respected artists in music history.
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- Full name: Aretha Louise Franklin.
- Stage name: Aretha Franklin
- Date of birth: March 25, 1942.
- Date of death: August 16, 2018.
- Age: 76.
- Birthplace: Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, pianist.
- Height: 1.65 m
- Parents: Barbara (née Siggers) and Clarence LaVaughn “CL” Franklin.
- Siblings: Elma Franklin, Aretha Franklin and Cecil Franklin.
- Spouse: Glenn Turman, Ted White
- Children: Kecalf Cunningham, Clarence Franklin, Teddy Richards and Edward Franklin.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $80 million.
Early life and education
The legendary “Queen of Soul” Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. She was the daughter of Barbara (née Seegers) and Clarence LaVaughn “C”.
She had two older sisters, Elma Franklin and Aretha Franklin, and a younger brother, Cecil Franklin. Franklin later attended the prestigious Juilliard School and North High School.
Profession
Aretha Franklin’s musical journey began at a very young age, as she showcased her powerful voice and piano skills while singing gospel songs in her father’s church. At age 18, Franklin signed with Columbia Records and released several gospel and pop albums.
Her move to Atlantic Records in 1967 marked a turning point in her career. Her soulful vocals broke out on hits like “Respect,” which became an anthem for the civil rights movement and feminism.
She followed that up with a string of classics, including “Think,” “Chain of Fools,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) a Natural Woman,” solidifying her status as the “Queen of Soul.” Even after leaving Atlantic Records, Franklin continued to produce chart-topping hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
She has won 18 Grammy Awards, eight of all time for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, and in 1987 she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, confirming her iconic status.
social media
Aretha Franklin does not have any social media accounts.
personal life
Aretha Franklin was married twice. Her first marriage to Ted White ended in 1961 due to domestic violence, and they divorced in 1969. Her second marriage to actor Glenn Turman also ended in separation in 1978.
Aretha Franklin had four children – Kekafe Cunningham, Clarence Franklin, Teddy Richards and Edward Franklin. Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan, USA, at the age of 76.
Discography
Studio album
- Aretha: With Ray Bryant
- Aretha Franklin
- Tenderness, Touching, Swaying
- Aretha Franklin
- Laughing outside
- Unforgettable: A Tribute to Dinah
- Washington
- April Fools’ Day
- Yes!!!
- Soul Sisters
- Take it as you give it
- I’ve never loved a man as much as I love you
- Aretha Arrives
- Soul Lady
- Aretha Now
- Soul Lady
- Aretha Now
- Soul 69
- Soft and beautiful
- This girl is in love with you
- Souls in the Dark
- Young, talented and black
- Hey, hey now (the other side of the sky)
- Let me into your life
- I feel everything inside me
- you
- Shining Soundtrack)
- Sweet Passion
net worth
The undisputed “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin, died in August 2018 at the age of 76. At the time of her death, Franklin’s net worth was estimated at $80 million.
