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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 is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential singers in the history of popular music.
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.
When Aretha Franklin sought a second metro Detroit home as a creative sanctuary and hub for her famously lavish parties, she found the ideal spot. ... For the Franklin family, the Rose Estate’s ...
When Aretha became a recording artist, Erma provided backing vocals and toured with her. Erma sang backup for her sister Aretha on Aretha's signature tune "Respect". [2] In 1967, Erma Franklin sang the original version of "Piece of My Heart", which was a top 10 soul hit in the U.S. and rose to number 62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. [3]
Aretha Franklin's family issued a statement following the Queen of Soul's death Thursday morning. The legendary singer died at her Detroit home while under hospice care for complications from ...
Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' has passed away at the age of 76.. According to a statement issued by the late-singer's family, Franklin died at her home in Detroit the morning of August 16 ...
Aretha’s oldest son Clarence Franklin, who was born when the singer was 12, has a disability, and lives under legal guardianship, reached a separate settlement regarding the estate and didn’t ...
Theodore Richard White (March 25, 1931 – October 26, 2020) was an American businessman, songwriter, music manager, and producer from Detroit, Michigan. [1]White was the manager and first husband of soul singer Aretha Franklin.