Aretha Franklin
- Early Life
- Born March 25, 1942 (Memphis, TN)
- Father was a minister (Minister C. L. Franklin)
- Musical Career
- Began singing in church
- First featured on Billboard Hot 100 in January 1961
- “Won’t Be Long”
- Albums
- Awards/Accomplishments
- Grammys
- Nominations
- Personal Life
- Married Ted White (1961-1969) and Glenn Turman (1978-1984)
- Has 4 sons
- Health
- Weight issues
- Undisclosed tumor
- Currently resides in Bloomfield, Michigan
- Legacy
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Kennedy Center Honoree
-Ivorie Farley-Cook
