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aretha franklin
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How Aretha Franklin Ended Up On Atlantic Records
Aretha Franklin was born into a musical family, as she sang at New Bethel Baptist, the Detroit-based church…
02/04/2014
ARETHA FRANKLIN’S FATHER SHOT IN BOTCHED ROBBERY ATTEMPT
Aretha Franklin’s father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, was shot during a botched robbery inside of his Detroit home today…
06/10/2013
ARETHA FRANKLIN LAUNCHES FIRST TOUR OF EUROPE; RECORDS LIVE ALBUM
Aretha Franklin launched her first tour of Europe today (May 7, 1968), with a concert in Paris, France.…
05/07/2013
SUPERSTARS GATHER FOR MAHALIA JACKSON’S FUNERAL
A variety of superstars gathered to mourn for Mahalia Jackson, whose funeral was held today (January 31, 1972).…
01/31/2013
ARETHA FRANKLIN’S HUSBAND FLIPS OUT, SHOTS FIRED DURING DEBUT SESSION
Aretha Franklin was in Muscle Shoals, Alabama today (January 24, 1967), where she laid down her legendary song…
01/24/2013