Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, and quintessential Atlantic singer, but her early talents may also have inspired their rival Motown sound.

the legendary founder of Detroit’s Motown Records, also released a statement concerning her passing. “A national treasure to everyone,” he said of Franklin, “But to me personally, Aretha ...

Aretha Louise Franklin was born March 25 ... since a vocalist he promoted decades earlier, Billie Holiday. Franklin knew Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. and considered joining his label, but ...

A journey through some of Motown's best will head to the F.M ... Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and more will be featured. "The nice thing is, once ...

Aretha Franklin has written 1 shows including A Night With Janis Joplin (Composer).

The Nashville native began touring as the Queen of Soul in “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin,” six weeks ago, and is coming to Century II on Tuesd ...

Head down to Motown City with Jay Vazquez at Old Mill ... Gladys Knight & The Pips, Aretha Franklin, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, the Jackson 5, James Brown, and more incredible artists that ...