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Aretha Franklin Wiki Biography

• Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress, but “The Queen of Soul” was widely regarded. 
• “In 1968, Aretha rose to prominence when she released two commercially profitable albums, “Lady Soul” in January, which became a huge success in the United States after its release, topping the charts of Billboard Pop Albums, Jazz Albums, and Black Albums, and followed by “Aretha Now. 
• “Lady Soul” was included in the list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” compiled by “Rolling Stone” magazine, in addition to spawning singles such as “Chain of Fools” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and is also considered to be among the greatest albums featured on the VH1 network. 
• Aretha Now” was her 15th studio album, released in June 1968, and featuring such popular singles as “I Say a Little Prayer” and “Think/You Send Me,” “Aretha Now” peaked on the Billboard chart at #5 and has been awarded a gold certification by the RIAA since its release.” 
• Aretha Franklin has released 112 singles on the Billboard music charts and has sold over 75 million albums worldwide. 
• With 18 Grammy Awards, as well as an induction into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and UK Music Hall of Fame, Franklin’s contributions to the music industry have been recognized. 
• In 2018, Aretha Franklin passed away. 
• Authoritative sources claim that the net worth of Aretha was over $60 million, which was certainly accrued largely over more than five decades due to her singing career. 
• For more than 50 years, Aretha’s career lasted almost unbroken, during which she released almost the same number of studio albums, seven ‘live’ albums, 52 compilations, and over 20 collaborations. 
• Over 20 of her singles reached number 1 on the Billboard charts, out of an overall authoritative estimate of 88 releases. 
• Though holding concerts only in the US after 1984, her truly remarkable career was crowned by her known worldwide title as ‘The Queen of Soul’ as a fear of flying limited her traveling, originating from her gospel origins, moving through ‘pop’ and rock’n’roll-she was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock ‘n In addition to various music honors, Aretha was also recognized by the Universities of Michigan, Princeton, Yale, Brown and Pennsylvania, the Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as early as 1979, an honorary degree from Harvard University (2014), and honorary doctorates in music. 
• In addition, she received an honorary doctorate from Wayne State University of Humane Letters and an honorary doctorate from the Bethune-Cookman University of Law. 
• Aretha Franklin was married twice in her less-than-private personal life, first to “Ted” White in 1961, with whom she had a son who later became one of her support groups, then divorced in 1969 amid domestic abuse allegations. 
• She married Glyn Turman then (1978-84). 
• In 1970, Ken Cunningham, her road manager, fathered her fourth sibling. 
• In her later years, Aretha had many medical problems; she occasionally struggled with weight and dieted intermittently. 
• She was once a chain smoker and later overcame alcoholism, but in 2010 she had a tumor removed, but was only able to play regularly thereafter, actually canceling concerts several times due to ill-health. 
• In early 2018, Aretha Franklin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died on 18 August at her home in Detroit, Michigan. 
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Aretha Franklin Quotes

• Trying to grow up is hurting, you know. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don’t it hurts even more.

Aretha Franklin Important Facts

• Was named for two of her father’s sisters, Aretha and Louise.
• Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 15, a son Edward Franklin on January 5, 1957. Child’s father is her now ex-boyfriend.
• Gave birth to her 1st child at age 14, a son Clarence Franklin on March 28, 1956. Child’s father is her now ex-boyfriend.
• Gave birth to her 3rd child, a son, Ted White, Jr., in 1964. She was 22. The child’s father is her now ex-husband Ted White.
• Gave birth to her 4th child at age 28, a son Kecalf Cunningham on March 28, 1970. Child’s father is her now ex-boyfriend, Ken Cunningham.
• Had known Whitney Houston, since Whitney was age 5, and was her godmother.
• Engaged to longtime friend, William “Willie” Wilkerson [January 3, 2012].
• Was reported that she has pancreatic cancer. (8 Dec 2010).
• She and Smokey Robinson grew up together.
• The lavish hat she wore when she performed at Barack Obama’s presidential inauguration was supplied by Detroit’s Mr. Song Millinery. It created such a sensation that designer Luke Song sold out of the style shortly after.
• She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
• Aretha sang “God Bless America” at the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009.
• Voted the greatest singer of the rock era in a Rolling Stone magazine poll in 2008.
• She can’t read music.
• 11/16/05: Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for her outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture.
• Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, was an avid fan of her work.
• She has won 16 Grammy Awards.
• 1999: She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts by the National Endowment of the Arts in Washington, DC.
• Mentioned in the song “Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me” by Reunion.
• 11/9/05: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush. Other recipients were Frank Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Gen. Richard Myers, Paul Rusesabagina, Carol Burnett, Andy Griffith, Vint Cerf and his Internet co-developer Robert Kahn, Jack Nicklaus, Alan Greenspan and former congressman G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery.
• She was voted the 9th Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone.
• Ranked #1 on VH1’s Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
• Won 15 Grammy Awards; Grammy Legend Award; Kennedy Center Honor.
• 1987: Her duet with George Michael, “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)”, was a UK #1 single.
• Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Her voice was designated a “Natural Resource” by the State of Michigan.
• 1984: Her father, the Rev. C.L. Franklin, died after having been shot by a burglar.
• 1992: Performed at President Bill Clinton’s presidential inauguration.
• Suffers from a fear of flying that affects her schedule–she declined attending her Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction because of it.
• Younger sister of vocalist Erma Franklin, who originally recorded the song “Piece of My Heart,” later a hit for Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin. Older sister of singer/songwriter Carolyn Franklin, who wrote Aretha’s hit “Ain’t No Way.” Daughter of the Rev. C.L. Franklin.
• First woman to be admitted to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
• Her favorite film as a child was The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

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