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Franklin was born Clarence LaVaughn Walker in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States, [2] to sharecroppers Willie and Rachel (née Pittman) Walker (1897-1988). [3] C. L. Franklin would recall that the only thing his father did for him was to teach him to salute when he returned from service in World War I in 1919.
Aretha Louise Franklin (/ ə ˈ r iː θ ə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. [2] Honored as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.
Barbara Siggers married Clarence LaVaughn Franklin on June 3, 1936. The couple had four children: Erma (1938–2002), Cecil (1940–1989), Aretha (1942–2018), and Carolyn Franklin (1944–1988). Prior to the marriage, Barbara had a son, Vaughn (1934–2002) from a previous relationship, whom Rev. Franklin adopted shortly after their marriage.
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(The following post contains SPOILERS for the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect”) The new Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” shows the Queen of Soul grappling with fame, fortune, finding the ...
Aretha Franklin's death certificate has confirmed her cause of death. One day after the Queen of Soul passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 76, TMZ obtained the late singer's death ...
In 1952, 10-year-old Aretha Franklin lives with her father C.L., pastor of Detroit’s largest Baptist church, and her siblings Cecil, Erma, and Carolyn. Aretha’s father often has her sing for parties at their home, while her mother Barbara, separated from C.L., encourages her independence. The predatory actions of a family friend, combined ...
Aretha Franklin left no will or trust for her reported $80 million estate, and her family could now face lengthy court proceedings. Aretha Franklin's lawyer explains why singer did not have a will ...