Who Is Aretha Franklin? (Who Was?)

By: Nico Medina and Gregory Copeland and Who Hq

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Synopsis: There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T.Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning 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 is one of the bestselling artists of all time.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780451532404
Related ISBNs:: 9780451532398
Publisher:: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:: 09/18/18
Copyrighted By:: Penguin Random House LLC.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Music
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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