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When Aretha was two, the family relocated to Buffalo, New York. [13] By the time Aretha turned five, C. L. Franklin had permanently relocated the family to Detroit, Michigan where he took over the pastorship of the New Bethel Baptist Church. [14] The Franklins had a troubled marriage due to Mr. Franklin's infidelities, and they separated in ...
Barbara Siggers married Clarence LaVaughn Franklin on June 3, 1936. The couple had four children: Erma (1938–2002), Cecil (1940–1989), Aretha (1942–2018), and Carolyn Franklin (1944–1988). Prior to the marriage, Barbara had a son, Vaughn (1934–2002) from a previous relationship, whom Rev. Franklin adopted shortly after their marriage.
Though Aretha Franklin is remembered as the Queen of Soul, the singer — who died at age 76 in 2018 — was also an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement and used her musical influence to ...
In 1952, 10-year-old Aretha Franklin lives with her father C.L., pastor of Detroit’s largest Baptist church, and her siblings Cecil, Erma, and Carolyn.Aretha’s father often has her sing for parties at their home, while her mother Barbara, separated from C.L., encourages her independence.
(The following post contains SPOILERS for the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect”) The new Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” shows the Queen of Soul grappling with fame, fortune, finding the ...
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Mary Jane Jones (c. 1942–2000), known professionally as Vickie Jones, was an American singer who became famous in 1969 for impersonating Aretha Franklin.. Jones was born in Virginia and first sang with the Great Gate, a touring Baptist church choir led by the Reverend Billie Lee.
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