Artist Bio:
Aretha Franklin, born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, was an iconic American singer and songwriter known as the "Queen of Soul." Franklin began her career singing gospel music at her father's church and eventually signed with Columbia Records in 1960. She achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the late 1960s and 1970s with hits such as "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Think."
Throughout her career, Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards and sold over 75 million records worldwide. She was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. Franklin's powerful voice and emotional delivery made her one of the greatest singers of all time, and her influence can be heard in the work of countless artists across various genres. Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking music and social impact.
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