American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin performing in Detroit, MI. Aretha Franklin’s "I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)" was released as her Atlantic ...

DETROIT -- From topping the charts with "Respect" to performing at presidential inaugurations and winning 18 Grammys, these are the major milestones of Aretha Franklin's life and career. March 1942 - ...

Widely considered the greatest singer of all time, Aretha Franklin came from modest roots as the second-youngest of five children born to a reverend father and gospel singer mother. Although her ...

With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. Women’s History Month With hits like “Respect” and “Chain ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 1967 classic by Aretha Franklin took the top spot on a list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time." The track also marks a ...

Aretha Franklin will forever be known as the Queen of Soul, and her legendary musical achievements have earned her multiple generations of devoted fans. The late diva’s legacy is well-established, but ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) This isn’t the first time I’ve written about Aretha Franklin—and I doubt it’ll be the last. With a career as monumental and emotionally layered as hers, every return to her ...

(RNS) — What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native ...

For those who came of age during the early days of MTV, Peter Wolf will forever be known as the frontman of the J. Geils Band, whose “Centerfold” and “Freeze Frame” videos were as much a channel ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The following article contains mentions of domestic abuse and alcohol addiction. Legendary singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin was hailed as ...

In the 1980s, Detroit mayor Coleman A. Young decided he wanted to establish an outdoor amphitheater on Detroit’s riverfront. He wanted something that city residents could enjoy, and hoped it could ...