Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018)

Aretha Franklin – Respect [1967] (Original Version)

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father, C. L. Franklin, was minister.

Born: March 25, 1942, Memphis, TN
Died: August 16, 2018, Detroit, MI

Children: Ted White Jr., Kecalf Cunningham, Clarence Franklin, Edward Franklin

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