What a moving tribute! From Ariana Grande to Stevie Wonder, a slew of entertainers has paid tribute to Aretha Franklin since the Queen of Soul passed away two weeks ago. And now you can add the military band at Buckingham Palace to that list. As the music icon was laid to rest in Detroit on Friday, Aug. 31, … Read more
Some pictures say it all. The world lost a music icon when soul legend Aretha Franklin passed away on Aug. 16 at the age of 76. Her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry alike have been mourning the loss and paying tribute to the late singer in the days since. When Franklin was honored with a moment … Read more
Legendary singer Aretha Franklin passed away on Aug. 16 at the age of 76 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. In the wake of this great loss, innumerable people (including former President Barack Obama) have shared their grief and reflected on what this soul singer and civil-rights activist meant to them. Perhaps one of the … Read more
There’s a reason why Aretha Franklin is known as the Queen of Soul. The singer, best known for her renditions of “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman,” could belt out a tune like no other. Franklin’s voice is as magical as it is powerful, and her talent is unmatched. Unfortunately, the … Read more
The world lost one of its most admired figures yesterday after the death of soul singer Aretha Franklin was announced. However, coincidentally enough, the woman known as the Queen of Soul passed away on the same day as the man known as the King, Elvis Presley, 41 years apart. Elvis lost his life of a … Read more