The definitive female soul singer of the '60s, a symbol of black pride, and one of the most influential voices in the history of popular music, Aretha Franklin ... 10 in both Pop and R&B charts ...

Aretha Franklin famously sung of love and heartbreak ... Harbouring ambitions to become a famous pop singer, Aretha dropped out of school and fell into the arms of Ted White, a renowned Detriot ...

Art Tatum - helped shape her as a pianist, vocalist, and performer. MUST-READ: Etta James Songs: 14 of the Legend's Most ...