Aretha Franklin: 18 major events in the singer's life – Chicago Tribune
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A timeline of major events in the life and work of Aretha Franklin: March 1942 — Aretha Franklin is born in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father, a prominent Baptist minister with gospel-music connections, would move the family briefly to Buffalo before settling in Detroit when Aretha was 2. She would call the city home for most […]
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Aretha Franklin: 1974 Rolling Stone Story
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Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing
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Aretha Franklin: 18 major events in the singer's life – Chicago Tribune
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Aretha Franklin — A timeline of her life and career - Chicago Sun-Times
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Aretha Franklin names who she wants in her biopic – but doesn't mention Jennifer Hudson – New York Daily News
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Aretha Franklin, singing sensation known as the 'Queen of Soul' and a civil rights icon, dead at 76 – New York Daily News
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Aretha Franklin: 18 major events in the singer's life – Chicago Tribune
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Aretha Franklin: 18 major events in the singer's life – Chicago Tribune