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Aretha Franklin
photo credit: Matthew Jordan Smith

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

March 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN

Died

August 16, 2018 in Detroit, MI

Genre

R&B

Styles

Deep Soul Soul Quiet Storm Southern Soul Black Gospel

Also Known As

Aretha Louise Franklin
The Queen of Soul
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Aretha Franklin

Biography by Richie Unterberger

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The undisputed Queen of Soul, her gospel-tinged R&B displays one of the greatest voices in recording history.
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