Aretha Franklin - March 25, 1942
One of the most recognizable and significant artists of the 20th century was American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin, often known as the "Queen of Soul." Franklin, who was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, came from a musical family and started singing in church at an early age.
Franklin's deep voice catapulted her to worldwide stardom during the 1960s and 1970s, and songs like "Respect," "Chain of Fools," and "Natural Woman" became anthems of the feminist and civil rights organizations. In 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2018, she received a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation in honor of her contributions to American music and culture after her away.
Franklin was a trailblazing musician who who tirelessly fought for social justice and civil rights. She gave a performance at the memorial service for Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 and subsequently collaborated with the Rev. Jesse Jackson to promote awareness of problems including voter registration and poverty.
Franklin had emotional and physical concerns throughout her life, including a tumultuous marriage, money troubles, and health issues brought on by her weight and smoking. She received a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2010 and passed away on August 16, 2018, when she was 76 years old.
Franklin's legacy as an artist and activist continues to play a significant role in American society, and her work inspires and influences current generations of artists and fans.

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