What is Aretha Franklin's middle name?
Louise
What is Aretha Franklin's full name?
Aretha Louise Franklin
Aretha Franklin nickname(s):
The Queen of Soul, Sister Ree
Aretha Franklin date of birth:
March 25, 1942
How old is Aretha Franklin?
84
Where was Aretha Franklin born?
Memphis, Tennessee
How tall is Aretha Franklin?
5' 5" (165 cm)
Aretha Franklin body shape:
Large
What color are Aretha Franklin's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Aretha Franklin's hair?
Black
Is Aretha Franklin gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Aretha Franklin?
Baptist
What is Aretha Franklin's ethnicity?
Black
What is Aretha Franklin nationality?
American
What is Aretha Franklin's occupation?
Singer, Actress
Aretha Franklin claim to fame:
Respect
What genre is Aretha Franklin's work?
R&b;, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Pop
What instruments does Aretha Franklin play?
Vocals, Piano, Piano, Keyboards
Aretha Franklin family:
Whitney Houston (Goddaughter)
Short Biography
Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin's church as a child. In 1960, at the age of 18, Franklin embarked on a secular career, recording for Columbia Records but only achieving modest success. Following her signing to Atlantic Records in 1967, Franklin achieved commercial acclaim and success with songs such as "Respect", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" and "Think". These hits and more helped her to gain the title The Queen of Soul by the end of the 1960s decade.