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.
There is only one Queen of Soul! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T.About the AuthorNico Medina is the author of
Where Is Mount Everest? and
Where Is Alcatraz? and three books in the Who Was? series.
Book InformationISBN 9780451532398
Author Nico MedinaFormat Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Penguin WorkshopPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 119g
Dimensions(mm) 194mm * 141mm * 6mm