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Aretha Franklin

Inducted at: The 1987 Induction Ceremony
Official Site: http://www.aretha-franklin.com/

Induction category: Performer

Biography

Aretha Franklin (vocals, piano; born March 25, 1942) Aretha Franklin is the undisputed “Queen of Soul” and the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is a singer of great passion and control whose finest ...

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Selected Discography

- Who's Zoomin' Who
- The Very Best of The 60's
- The Great Aretha Franklin - The First 12 Sides
- The Early Years
- Sweet Bitter Love
- Spirit in the Dark
- Sparkle
- Soul '69
- So Damn Happy
- Queen of Soul
- Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
- Hey Now Hey
- A Rose is Still a Rose
- Aretha Sings the Blues
- Aretha Now
- Aretha in Paris
- Aretha Gospel
- Aretha Arrives
- Aretha
- Amazing Grace
- 30 Greatest Hits

Recommended Readings

Books & Articles

Aretha Franklin: Heart and Soul Indivisible
Rhythm & the Blues: A Life in American Music
The Queen of Soul
Queen of Soul: The Atlantic Recordings
Baby, I Know: Reassessing Aretha.

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