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Born: Memphis, TN, 1942
Years Active: 1964-2006
Influenced by: Sarah Vaughan, Ruth Brown, Mahalia Jackson, Dinah Washington, Big Maybelle, Clara Ward, Sam Cooke, Sister Wynona Carr, Rev. C.L. Franklin, Billie Holiday
Genre: R & B
Biography: Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, ...
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Feb 15 2008 6:30AM
by Tracey Ford
Filed under: The BoomBox, R'n'B News, What's Beef?
The Boombox Music Blog: Beyonce's father and manager, Matthew Knowles -- known for being the driving force behind the pop/R&B diva's enormous success -- defended his daughter and called Aretha Franklin's recent criticism of the 26-year-old's Grammy tribute performance, ... Read moreDec 03 2007 12:00PM
by Steve Baltin
Filed under: Spinner Interview
Spinner: As far as music royalty goes, there is only one true queen. And it is Aretha Franklin. Multiple Grammy winner, Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner, Kennedy Center honoree, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, only the second woman inducted into the ... Read moreNov 15 2007 12:00PM
by Gaylord Fields
Filed under: Album, Spinner Interview
Spinner: James Taylor has often told stories through his songs, but now he's literally telling stories about them. On his newly released live CD/DVD set, 'One Man Band,' the celebrated singer-songwriter, equipped with just his voice, a guitar, some piano ... Read moreVideos (10)
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11/18/08
Aretha Franklin -- Dancing with the Diva? Rolling with an entourage of six large gentlem...
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10/21/08
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06/29/09
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO
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06/27/09
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06/08/09
Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban Line Up For Nelson Mandela Concert The event is organized b...
Billboard
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05/20/09
Aretha Franklin cancels Brown Univ. appearance The university announced Wednesday that a...
Journal News - White Plains NY
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05/14/09
Aretha Franklin Offers Singing Lessons For Online Auction Soul legend Aretha Franklin is...
Starpulse
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04/05/09
Kelly Clarkson the new Aretha Franklin? Singer Kelly Clarkson has put on so much weight ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - St Louis MO
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03/31/09
Why Aretha Franklin still rules If Aretha Franklin weren't so idiosyncratic - she doesn'...
Newsday - New York NY
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03/31/09
Aretha Franklin songs that command R-E-S-P-E-C-T "This girl, she just took this song," O...
Newsday - New York NY
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03/27/09
A Tribute To Aretha Franklin's 'Respect' Otis Redding wrote the song, and Aretha Frankli...
NPR
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03/05/09
Aretha Franklin returning to Long Island The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin , will reign...
Newsday - New York NY
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02/12/09
Neil Young in, Aretha Franklin out at Jazz Fest Neil Young will join a slew of other fir...
The Hollywood Reporter
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02/07/09
The Buzz: Aretha Franklin's hat; and Val Kilmer, the next governor? R-E-S-P-E-C-TFrom ...
The Kansas City Star - Kansas City MO
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02/05/09
Aretha Franklin records new version of Obama inauguration song DETROIT—President Barack ...
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek CA
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02/03/09
Fabric for Aretha Franklin hat sells out After getting thousands of e-mails and phone ca...
San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA
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01/30/09
The Smithsonian Institution Requests Aretha Franklin’s Inaugural Hat Michelle Obama's no...
People
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01/26/09
Sienna Miller to debut on Broadway; Aretha Franklin brought gifts besides her voice The ...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pittsburgh PA
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01/23/09
Requests flood in for Aretha Franklin's custom hat The hat worn by the "Queen of Soul" w...
The Baltimore Sun - Baltimore MD
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01/23/09
Requests Pour in for Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Hat DETROIT - The calls began to flo...
FOX News Channel
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01/21/09
Ellen DeGeneres Makes Fun of Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Hat On Wednesday's Ellen DeG...
Us Weekly
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01/20/09
Aretha Franklin's Performance At Barack Obama's Inauguration: A Milestone In A Historic Career
VH1
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01/19/09
Aretha Franklin warms up for the inauguration, treats Kennedy Center crowd to some of her hits
Star Tribune - Minneapolis MN
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01/13/09
Jonas Brothers, Aretha Franklin among stars at Obama inauguration parties Mischer said h...
Orlando Sentinel - Orlando FL
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12/24/08
Celebrating Christmas with Aretha Franklin BEVERLY HILLS, California (CNN) -- Here's wha...
CNN International
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12/20/08
Aretha Franklin finally releases holiday album 'This Christmas" When the holidays draw n...
Contra Costa Times - Walnut Creek CA
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12/18/08
Aretha Franklin talks about new Christmas CD When the holidays draw near, the first song...
Asbury Park Press - Neptune NJ
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin To Sing At Obama Inauguration (AP) Aretha Franklin will sing, the Rev. R...
CBS News.com
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin, Rick Warren will be part of high-security Obama inauguration program Ce...
Star Tribune - Minneapolis MN
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin to sing at Obama inauguration WASHINGTON - Aretha Franklin will sing, Pa...
MSNBC
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin, Rick Warren will be part of Obama inauguration program WASHINGTON - Are...
Star Tribune - Minneapolis MN
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06/27/09
Live review: Aretha Franklin at the Hollywood Bowl Franklin relied on the 40-plus musici...
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06/27/09
Aretha Franklin blesses Michael Jackson's soul at the Hollywood Bowl During her Friday n...
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05/18/09
Aretha Franklin Snubs Jenny Craig Endorsement Deal Aretha Franklin was left "highly insu...
Hip Hop PopCrunch
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05/14/09
Aretha Franklin Offers Singing Lessons For Online Auction Soul legend Aretha Franklin is...
Starpulse News Blog
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04/06/09
Aretha Franklin will play the Hollywood Bowl on June 26; first time in 35 years The Quee...
Buzz Bands
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03/24/09
HATBY BIRTHDAY ARETHA FRANKLIN! Imagine it… delicious ribbons of the lightest raspberry ...
Best Week Ever
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03/24/09
Happy Belated Birthday, Aretha Franklin Much love and belated birthday wishes go out to ...
Pink is the new Blog
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01/31/09
Is Aretha Franklin's Inauguration Hat Museum Worthy? [Hats Off] When President Obama was...
Gawker
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01/30/09
Aretha Franklin’s Hat Makes History Aretha Franklin's now world-famous Inauguration hat,...
Pink is the new Blog
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01/23/09
Random Notes: U2, Arcade Fire, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin and the Week in Rock In perhaps ...
Rock and Roll Daily
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01/22/09
Aretha Franklin Makes Milliner Luke Song A Star One of the unsung stars from President B...
Pink is the new Blog
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01/22/09
The Top 10 Aretha Franklin Hat Blingees Here are the Top 10 winners in yesterday's Bling...
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01/20/09
What was that on Aretha Franklin's head? Aretha Franklin sure looked -- and sounded -- a...
Styles & Scenes
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01/20/09
Aretha Franklin Wants To Work For Obama Music legend Aretha Franklin is pitching for a n...
Starpulse News Blog
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01/20/09
Your Obama Inaugural Liveblog [Obamanaugural] Barack Obama is your new President, and we...
Gawker
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01/08/09
Idina Menzel sings to promote "Chess" -- and tells of being snubbed by idols Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin
TV Guy
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12/24/08
Aretha Franklin to sing on the Today show... As long as you're awake, you should make a ...
Soundboard
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12/22/08
Aretha Franklin delivers Christmas CD I've teamed up with fellow music critic Shay Quill...
The Concert Blog
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin To Sing At Obama Inauguration Music legend Aretha Franklin will perform ...
Hip Hop PopCrunch
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12/17/08
Aretha Franklin to sing at Obama inauguration The Queen of Soul will serenade the new pr...
TV Guy
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12/17/08
Dave Matthews, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor highlight Jazz Fest New Orleans, LA (Decemb...
The Concert Blog
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12/15/08
Aretha Franklin Show Goes On, After She Misses Award Event NEW YORK (AP) - Aretha Frankl...
Starpulse News Blog
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11/27/08
Aretha Franklin & Diddy To Front New 'American Idol' Aretha Franklin and Sean 'Diddy' Co...
Starpulse News Blog
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11/26/08
Aretha Franklin And Diddy Launch R&B Singing / Hip Hop Competition Aretha Franklin and D...
I'm Not Obsessed
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11/19/08
Join Kurt Cobain, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan in the Studio One of the most interestin...
Rock and Roll Daily
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11/18/08
Aretha Franklin -- Dancing with the Diva? Rolling with an entourage of six large gentlem...
TMZ
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11/18/08
Aretha Franklin, Leona Lewis, and John Legend To Perform On Dancing With The Stars Results Show
Reality TV Magazine
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11/18/08
Lance Bass soars on "Dancing With the Stars"; look for Cody Linley to go in splashy show tonight (Aretha Franklin, John Legend perform)
TV Guy
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11/12/08
Aretha Franklin “Greatest Singer Of All-Time” Rolling Stone Magazine The complete list o...
Hip Hop PopCrunch
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10/27/08
Aretha Franklin covers Mariah Carey's 'Touch My Body' This just in from the Department o...
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