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

In his new memoir, J. Geils Band frontman tells a wild tale of recording with Aretha Franklin. Read an exclusive excerpt ...

Aretha Franklin’s rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” is one of the most powerful covers in music history. Originally a folk ballad by Simon & Garfunkel, Aretha transformed it into a ...

Watch performer Cristina Raè of the Aretha Frankling tribute 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T.' chat with KXLY about the show coming to Spokane ...

It Was an Honor' Aretha Franklin's Michigan Mansion Listed for $800K Two Months After Her Death Everything You Need to Know About the 2018 American Music Awards Mike Colter Apologizes for Comments ...

You have an ethereal feeling there. The house of God is the house of God. But all music is motivating, inspiring, transporting. I didn’t think my songs would become anthems for women.

Tribute concerts to three musical legends of history — Aretha Franklin, Freddie Mercury’s Queen and David Bowie — fill the ...

Aretha Franklin was 76 when she passed away from ... Hill to name but a few), Aretha stayed an active presence within music. And even at the top she was aware of its barriers.

A look back at Aretha Franklin's health history after the legendary singer died of pancreatic cancer on Thursday at age 76 Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering ...

Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," was born on ... was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her music transcended genres, blending soul, R&B, gospel, and pop, and ...

Aretha Franklin famously sung of love and heartbreak, but away from the music her personal life was every bit as stormy. The brilliant soul singer, who died today aged 76 and was renowned as one ...