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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…
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…
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.…
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).…
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…