Aretha Louise Franklin (/ əˈriːθə / 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 …

Dec 29, 2025 · Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist who revolutionized popular music in the 1960s and became widely known as the “Queen of Soul.”

Feb 20, 2025 · Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," was a gifted singer and pianist who rose to fame through her powerful voice and emotional depth. Born on March 25, 1942, in …

4 days ago · CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of the “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. Personal Birth date: March 25, 1942 Death date: August 16, 2018 Birth place: …

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Aretha Franklin died of advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. She will be known as one of the most influential singers of all time, and as an activist who spoke of …

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

The “Queen of Soul” Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942 to the Reverend Clarence L. Franklin and Barbara V. Siggers. When she was two years old …

Jan 4, 2026 · When Aretha Franklin recorded I Say a Little Prayer, she didn’t just cover a Dionne Warwick song, she reshaped it into a timeless soul classic.

Aug 16, 2018 · Aretha Franklin continued to record hit albums for the next 30 years, expanding her repertoire to encompass a vast spectrum of music — blues, gospel, R&B, jazz standards, …