Aretha Franklin Biography

Born asAretha Louise Franklin
Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornMarch 25, 1942
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
DiedAugust 16, 2018
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Causepancreatic cancer
Aged76 years
Aretha Louise Franklin was born upon March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. She was the child of Barbara Siggers Franklin, a scripture singer as well as pianist, and also Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, a Baptist priest. Aretha's parents separated when she was only 6 years of ages, as well as her mother died when she was just 10 years old.

Franklin started singing in her dad's church at a young age as well as swiftly got a track record as a talented singer. At the age of 14, she recorded her first cd, "Songs of Faith". In 1960, she signed with Columbia Records and also released numerous successful albums. Nevertheless, it was not till she signed with Atlantic Records in 1966 that Franklin's occupation took off.

Franklin's advancement came with the launch of her album "I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You" in 1967. The album featured the hit singles "Respect", "Chain of Fools", as well as "A Natural Woman". Over the next few years, Franklin remained to release chart-topping cds and also songs, turning into one of one of the most successful female musicians of perpetuity.

Along with her unbelievable songs occupation, Franklin was also a noticeable lobbyist in the civil liberties activity. She did at several major occasions, consisting of the 1968 funeral service of Martin Luther King Jr. She additionally worked with numerous charities, including the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes as well as the United Negro College Fund.

In 1987, Franklin came to be the initial female to be sworn in right into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout her profession, Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards and also sold over 75 million documents worldwide. She was referred to as the "Queen of Soul" as well as was thought about one of the best singers of perpetuity.

Franklin's contributions to the songs industry and to the civil liberties movement will certainly not be forgotten. Even after her death in 2018, her songs continues to inspire and bring joy to fans throughout the world.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Aretha.

Related authors: Martin Luther King Jr. (Minister), Ben E. King (Musician), Ron Carter (Musician), Quincy Jones (Musician), Luther Vandross (Musician)

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9 Famous quotes by Aretha Franklin

Small: My faith always has been and always will be important to me
"My faith always has been and always will be important to me"
Small: I sing to the realists people who accept it like it is
"I sing to the realists; people who accept it like it is"
Small: I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music
"I always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music"
Small: Dont say Aretha is making a comeback, because Ive never been away!
"Don't say Aretha is making a comeback, because I've never been away!"
Small: I think the hardest thing is losing weight. Thats the hardest thing more than anything else
"I think the hardest thing is losing weight. That's the hardest thing more than anything else"
Small: Im the lady next door when Im not on stage
"I'm the lady next door when I'm not on stage"
Small: Being a singer is a natural gift. It means Im using to the highest degree possible the gift that God ga
"Being a singer is a natural gift. It means I'm using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I'm happy with that"
Small: If a songs about something Ive experienced or that couldve happened to me its good. But if its alien to
"If a song's about something I've experienced or that could've happened to me it's good. But if it's alien to me, I couldn't lend anything to it. Because that's what soul is all about"
Small: Im a big woman. I need big hair
"I'm a big woman. I need big hair"