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Aretha Franklin: The Queen Of Soul
Aretha Franklin is nicknamed the queen of soul and that nickname suits her well. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 25, 1942. Aretha Franklin recorded her first album at the age of 14. “The Gospel Sound of Aretha Franklin” She was exposed to gospel music and soul music in large part because of her father Reverend C.L. Franklin who was a minister and gospel musician. Her father was unfortunately killed in 1979 and remained in a coma for 5 years. As tragic as that was she kept pushing forward and her work clearly paid off as Aretha was the first woman to be inducted in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was also considered to be the icon of soul music and black pride. She was first signed to Columbia records in the early 60s and
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