Artist Bio:
Aretha Franklin, born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known as the "Queen of Soul" and is one of the most iconic and influential voices in the history of American music. Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel music at her father's church and went on to achieve massive commercial success in the 1960s and 1970s with hits such as "Respect," "Natural Woman," and "Chain of Fools."
Throughout her career, Franklin won 18 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, and was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was a powerful symbol of female empowerment and civil rights activism, using her music to advocate for social change. Aretha Franklin passed away on August 16, 2018, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of the greatest voices in music history.
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