Aretha Franklin

aretha franklin

March 25, 1942 ~ August 16, 2018

Born in: Memphis, TN
Resided in: Detroit, MI

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, civil rights activist, actress, and pianist.[2] Franklin began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan where her father C. L. Franklin was minister. At age 18, she embarked on a secular career recording for Columbia Records.

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