He remained in a coma until his death. Aretha Franklin recorded her first album at the age of fourteen, The Gospel Sound of Aretha Franklin , while singing solos in New Bethel and going on tours with her father. In , she signed with Columbia Records. Columbia tried to turn Aretha into a jazzy pop singer while she was determined to draw on her background in blues and gospel music.
In , Franklin signed with Atlantic Records which gave her more creative control, and she began revolutionizing soul music by creating a sound all her own. By , Aretha Franklin was considered a symbol of black pride and soul music. Her Amazing Grace album released in , which returned her to her church roots, sold over two million copies and made her one of the most successful gospel singers of the era.
Franklin died at her home on August 16, , aged She has an asteroid named after her. The name nomination proposal came from Amy Mainzer , Principal Investigator of the project. The asteroid is 4. Jesse Jackson , Rev. She was portrayed by Jennifer Hudson in the film, Respect She is portrayed by Cynthia Erivo in the television series, Genius: Aretha.
Lifelong friends of Smokey Robinson and Diana Ross. When Franklin was 5, her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in , where her father took over the pastorship of the New Bethel Baptist Church.
Almost shared the same birthday with Diana Ross , by only 1 day. Despite being only 2 yrs. Ross's senior, they both grew up together. Franklin was only 5 and Ross was only 3, and Franklin later admired Ross's work in The Supremes , by the time Franklin had started her own career.
Trying to grow up is hurting, you know. You make mistakes. You try to learn from them, and when you don't it hurts even more. I didn't think my songs would become anthems for women. But I'm delighted. Women probably immediately feel compassion and relate to the lyrics. We can all learn a little something from each other, so whatever people can take and be inspired by where my music is concerned is great.
On August 12, , it was reported that a "gravely ill" Franklin was bedridden in her Detroit home, surrounded by family and friends. As news of her condition spread, more luminaries paid a visit to express their well wishes, including Wonder and Jesse Jackson. Four days later, on the morning of August 16, Franklin succumbed to her illness, which her family revealed to be pancreatic cancer. A public viewing was held later that month at the Charles H.
Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, with fans camping out overnight for the chance to pay their respects to the iconic singer. Her televised funeral was set to be held at the city's Greater Grace Temple on August 31, with Wonder, Khan and Hudson among the scheduled performers, and Jackson, Clinton and Smokey Robinson highlighting the list of speakers.
In January , it was announced that Franklin hand-picked singer and actress Jennifer Hudson to play her in an upcoming biopic. After being pushed back several times, Respect will be released on August 13, We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives.
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