Aretha Franklin
American singer known as the Queen of Soul
ποΈMarch 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018
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πBiography
Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist, widely regarded as the Queen of Soul for her powerful voice and influential recordings.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Iconic songs like Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
- β¦First woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- β¦18 Grammy Awards
π¬Famous Quotes
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T is everything
"I sing for myself, not to please anyone
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