Aretha Louise Franklin (/ əˈriːθə / ə-REE-thə; March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. [2] Honored as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling …

Feb 20, 2025 · Aretha Franklin, known as the "Queen of Soul," was a gifted singer and pianist who rose to fame through her powerful voice and emotional depth. Born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, …

Nov 24, 2025 · Aretha Franklin (born March 25, 1942, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.—died August 16, 2018, Detroit, Michigan) was an American singer who defined the golden age of soul music of the …

Apr 3, 2014 · A gifted singer and pianist, Aretha Franklin toured with her father's traveling revival show and later visited New York, where she signed with Columbia Records. Franklin went on to release...

Aretha Franklin died of advanced pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018, in Detroit, Michigan. She will be known as one of the most influential singers of all time, and as an activist who spoke of the world …

Dec 9, 2025 · The woman who breathed life into (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman —Aretha Franklin—was born to church royalty and spent most of her childhood in Detroit.

In her incredible six-decade career, Aretha evolved from teenage gospel star to reigning pop and R&B diva, recording classics like “ (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain Of Fools”,...

Welcome to the official site of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Learn more about exclusive limited-edition releases, legacy news, community events, and more.

Explore Aretha Franklin's music on Billboard. Get the latest news, biography, and updates on the artist.

May 17, 2018 · Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of famed minister C. L. Franklin and gospel singer Barbara Franklin, …