All about the Late Great Aretha

Did you know Aretha Franklin taught herself how to play piano, but couldn't read music? She was also the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame. Aretha’s net worth is an astonishing 80 million dollars. Did you also know that one her childhood friends was Smokey Robinson, and that in 1960 Aretha signed with Columbia Records. Now that you know a little bit about the Queen of Soul, lets learn more about her life.

Aretha Franklin was born on March 25th, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mrs. Franklin had five siblings and their names are, Erma, Cecil, Carolyn, Vaughn, and Carl Ella. Aretha was 14 when she created her first album. She was a very talented singer because she could hit anywhere from a G2 to E6, in her late teens and early adulthood. She became pregnant at age 14, and her sisters Erma and Carolyn helped Aretha take care of her baby. Aretha went Northern Senior High School, in Detroit, Michigan which she dropped out of. If you thought Aretha’s childhood was interesting, then please read on to learn more about this amazing queen’s life.

Even though Ms. Franklin never went to college she was awarded with a few music doctorates from colleges including, Princeton, Berklee, and Yale. She also received her very one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. Aretha was the queen of soul who was wanted by many people all around the world, her only problem was that she was afraid of flying, due to a rocky flight from Atlanta to Detroit, in 1982. She had two husbands, she was married to Ted White from 1961-1968, and Glynn Turman in 1978-1984. In 2010 Aretha fell in her home in Detroit and broke two ribs. Wow! Was that woman a saint or what? Now lets see how this lady gave back to society.

Aretha Franklin was a very influential with her music during the civil rights act. She also inspired many young women because of her powerful voice and she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was known for one of her very powerful songs called “RESPECT.” Another thing she was known for was her bold, soulful lyrics for support of civil rights. Aretha has been hailed “The Queen of Soul” for many decades. She played such an important part in american music history. Ms. Franklin had a pretty good life didn’t she?

In conclusion Aretha Franklin was a woman who inspired many, and it was a loss to so many people all around the world when she died on August 16th, 2018, of pancreatic cancer. She still lives on in many people's hearts with her powerful music and killer vocals. In conclusion Aretha Franklin was born March 25th, 1942. She also was a very talented because she has her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and had several music doctorates, from various colleges. In conclusion “the Late and Great Aretha” was influential to young women, and had a powerful voice during the civil rights act. Even though Aretha has passed on her music still continues to bring joy and inspire so many people. I hope her her powerful music continues to make memories for others all around the world.

References

1. https://www.biography.com/news/aretha-franklin-facts
2. https://www.smoothradio.com/features/aretha-franklin-facts-age-children-awards/
3. http://www.fun-facts.org.uk/black-americans/aretha-franklin.htm
4. https://www.encyclopedia.com/people/literature-and-arts/music-popular-and-jazz-biographies/aretha-franklin
5. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2155065/Aretha-Franklin-gets-honorary-degree-Princeton.html 

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