# Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist universally known as "The Queen of Soul," whose commanding voice and gospel-rooted delivery transformed American popular music across seven decades. She recorded 18 number-one R&B singles, received 18 Grammy Awards, and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Her recording of "Respect" (1967) became an anthem of the civil rights and feminist movements.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** March 25, 1942
- **Birthplace:** Memphis, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Occupation:** singer
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Net Worth:** $80M (est. 2018)
- **Also Known As:** The Queen of Soul, Lady Soul

## Overview

Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Honored as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Aretha Franklin. American singer (1942–2018)

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aretha_Franklin

## Timeline

### 1942 — Birth
Birth of Aretha Franklin.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
Profile metadata and editorial blocks were complemented using Wikipedia and Wikidata references.

### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

## Quotes

> "Profile note: Aretha Franklin was complemented using Wikipedia reference material."
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> — Aretha Franklin, Peoplebio editorial note (2026)

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