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Born: March 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Aretha Franklin is one of the giants of soul music, and indeed of American pop as a whole. More than any other performer, she epitomized soul at its most gospel-charged. Her astonishing run of late-'60s hits with Atlantic Records -- &"Respect," & ...More >>

Discography: I Dreamed a Dream Great First 12 Sides 2005 Jazz Moods: 'Round Midnight 2003 So Damn Happy 1998 Rose Is Still a Rose More >>

Filmograpy:

2003	Tom Dowd and the Language of Music
2002	Rhythm, Love & Soul
2002	The Star-Spangled Banner
2000	25 Years of #1 Hits: Arista's 25th Anniversary

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Similar Artists: Mavis Staples Ray Charles Gladys Knight Wilson Pickett Otis Redding More >>

Influenced By: Sarah Vaughan Mahalia Jackson Sam Cooke Ruth Brown Dinah Washington More >> Followers: Mary J. Blige Margie Joseph Patti LaBelle Bonnie Pointer The Pointer Sisters More >>

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