Who Was Aretha Franklin?

Written by Nico Medina and Who HQ · Illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

The life of Aretha Franklin from her childhood to her rise as the Queen of Soul.

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112 pages· 8,033 words· Est. 1 hour read· 900L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, whose powerful voice and piano skills transformed her from a gospel singer to a pop legend. From her early days in Memphis to becoming the first woman in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha's journey is marked by iconic hits like "Respect" and "Think." With eighteen Grammys and countless accolades, her story is one of resilience, talent, and an indelible impact on music history. What drove her to such heights, and how did she change the world of music forever?

From the publisher

There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Aretha Franklin was a musical and cultural icon whose legacy spanned six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father’s Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as Respect and Think, and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin was one of the bestselling artists of all time.

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