Affectionately known as “The Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin is a music industry icon.
Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin’s church as a child. In 1960, at age 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as “Respect”, “(You Make […]
For iPhone: There is only one Queen of Soul and she deserves her story told. Enter author David Ritz, the most prolific music biographer…
Don’t call it a comeback. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin never left but it’s been a while since the singer put out new music.…
Aretha Franklin is back, in good health and ready to rock and roll. After recovering from an undisclosed illness, The Queen of Soul returns to…
Somebody say it ain’t so. After the big announcement and weeks of congratulatory statements live on the air from fans, friends and supporters abroad, the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin has reportedly called off the wedding we all were waiting to see this summer to longtime friend and partner William “Willie” Wilkerson. Just that quick, […]
