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Franklin performing at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009

Source: Wikipedia

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as The Queen of Soul. Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, blues, R&B and gospel music. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Franklin No. 1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time.

• Birth name: Aretha Louise Franklin
• Born: March 25, 1942 (age 68) Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
• Origin: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
• Genres: Soul, jazz, blues, R&B, gospel
• Occupations: Singer, songwriter, pianist
• Instruments: Vocals, piano
• Years active: 1956–present
• Labels: JVB/Battle Records (1956) Columbia (1960–1966) Atlantic (1967–1979) Arista (1980–2003) Aretha (2004–present)
• Associated acts: Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cissy Houston, George Benson, George Michael, Michael McDonald, Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Natalie Cole

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