Aretha Franklin was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of renowned Black minister Rev. C.L. Franklin. Raised in a deeply spiritual and musical household, she began singing gospel in her father’s church. By age 18, she launched her professional career, bringing her gospel roots into the rhythm & blues world. With unmatched vocal power and emotional depth, Aretha became an icon of soul music, civil rights, and cultural pride—earning her the title “Queen of Soul.”
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