Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin...and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock , soul , blues, pop , R&B and Gospel music. In 2008, the American music magazine Rolling Stone ranked... In this article: Aretha Louise Franklin, Grammy Award, R&B, Billboard, Respect, Rolling Stone, Detroit, Luther Vandross, and Glynn Turman |
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all about jazz | July 29, 2009
EVENT: Memphis Music Community Presents Jim Dickinson Benefit Concert
...8th at 6pm. Jim Dickinson is a celebrated musician and producer in the Memphis community, with credits that include The Rolling Stones, The Replacements, Aretha Franklin, Phineas Newborn, Ry Cooder Bob Dylan, and Big Star. Dickinson's...
In this article: Jim Dickinson, Memphis, Tennessee, North Mississippi Allstars, Luther Dickinson, Benefit concert, Big Star, Surgery, and Phineas Newborn
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Fox News | October 12, 2009
Franklin Home's Owner Suspects Arson
...12 Oct 2009, 5:27 PM CDT MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Fire investigators search for clues into what caused Aretha Franklin's former Memphis home to catch fire Sunday night, but the homeowner says it was arson. While the property has been vacant for...
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Contactmusic.com | August 17, 2009
Rolling Stones - Music Producer Dickinson Dies
...helped shape the Memphis sound in a career that spanned four decades. He produced for acts including Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Big Star and the Rolling Stones. The singer recently underwent heart bypass surgery and was recovering in...
In this article: The Rolling Stones, Memphis, Tennessee, Bob Dylan, Big Star, All rights reserved, Shine a Light, Ronnie Wood, and Grammy
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L.A. Times - Music News | August 18, 2009
Jim Dickinson dies at 67; musician-producer helped shape the Memphis sound
...his wife said. Dickinson managed an outsider's career in an insider's industry, recording with and producing greats including Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Big Star, the Rolling Stones, the Replacements and Sam & Dave. His work in the...
In this article: Jim Dickinson, Memphis, Bob Dylan, Big Star, Ry Cooder, Rolling Stones, R&B, Muscle Shoals, Ala, and Jody Stephens
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Sunday Mirror | February 19, 2009
Latest: Spoiler: American Idol finalists
...most viewer votes. Recent widower Danny overwhelmed the judges with Mariah Carey's Hero, while Alexis wowed judges with her take on Aretha Franklin's Never Loved A Man, comparing her to first Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Michael, who sang...
In this article: American Idol, Simon Cowell, Mariah Carey, I Don't Wanna Be, and Hero
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Guardian Unlimited | August 15, 2008
Jerry Wexler: pioneer of postwar pop Music guardian.co.uk
...function. Location and environment became Wexler's secret: he took Pickett to Memphis, Franklin and Dylan to Muscle Shoals, Dire Straits to Nassau, and Mac Rebennack (better known as Dr John) back to his roots in New Orleans. By...
In this article: Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Cadillac, Atlantic, R&B, and Billboard
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Telegraph.co.uk - Obituaries | August 15, 2008
Jerry Wexler
...vocalist, recording show tunes and ballads. Wexler shrewdly placed her in a southern soul context which unleashed all her dreams and demons, and Franklin became a star. At the same time he was responsible for bringing to the...
In this article: Jerry Wexler, Ahmet Ertegun, Ray Charles, Atlantic, Dusty Springfield, Bob Dylan, Atlantic Records, and Dr John
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NME.com | March 25, 2008
Lou Reed, My Chemical Romance for Memphis festival News NME.COM
...Street Lou Reed, My Chemical Romance, Cat Power, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, The Black Crowes and Aretha Franklin are among the diverse range of acts set to play the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tennessee this spring. The festival...
In this article: My Chemical Romance, Memphis, Tennessee, Sheryl Crow, Cat Power, Los Angeles, Ticketmaster, The Black Crowes, Matisyahu, and Ben Folds
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Wikipedia | July 12, 2009
Bill Hoss Allen
...the 1960s Allen kept spinning the newest releases from Sam Cooke, Muddy Waters, and Aretha Franklin, while paying attention to the new soul scenes developing in the mid-1960s in two nearby cities: Memphis and Muscle Shoals . His playlist...
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Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate vocal style and powerful range. In 2008, the American music magazine Rolling Stone ranked Franklin #1 on its list of The Greatest Singers of All Time.
Franklin is one of the most honored artists by the Grammy Awards, with 18 wins to date, as well as the Living Legend Grammy and the Lifetime Achievement Grammy. She also sang at the presidential inauguration of 44th President of the United States Barack Obama. She has scored a total of 20 #1 singles on the Billboard R&B Singles Chart, two of which also became #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: "Respect" (1967) and "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987), a duet with George Michael. Since 1961, Franklin has scored a total of 45 "Top 40" hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 1987, Franklin became the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Name At Birth:
- Aretha Louise Franklin
- Birth Date:
- March 25, 1942
- Birthplace:
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation:
- Singer, songwriter, pianist
- Instrument Played:
- Singing, piano
- Years Active:
- 1956 – Present
- Associated With:
- The Sweet Inspirations, Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cissy Houston, George Benson, George Michael, Michael McDonald, Mahalia Jackson, Julien Gobinet, Albertina Walker
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