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25th March 1942

Aretha Franklin

American musician, singer, songwriter, and pianist

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer and songwriter. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, where her father, C. L. Franklin, was minister. In 1960, at the age of 18, she embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", "Spanish Harlem" and "Think". By the end of the 1960s she had gained the title "The Queen of Soul".

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  • Lived from
    1942 - 2018 (Died age 76)
  • Birthday:
    25th March 1942
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Star Sign:
    Aries
  • Place of Birth:
    Memphis
  • Country:
    United States of America

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