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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 of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin. Although she was a recorded singer…
Posted by grouchygreg 02/04/2014
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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 (June 10, 1979). The incident occurred when six men involved in the…
Posted by grouchygreg 06/10/2013
Posted inRhythm&Blues

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. Aretha was fresh off success of her albums I Never Loved a…
Posted by 05/07/2013
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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). The legendary gospel singer had checked herself into a hospital on January…
Posted by 01/31/2013
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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 "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)." Shortly after…
Posted by 01/24/2013

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