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Aretha Franklin · Life in Weeks
Hailed as the 'Queen of Soul,' she transformed gospel-rooted singing into a vehicle for civil rights and feminist anthems. Her voice combined raw emotion with technical brilliance, defining an era of American music.
Aretha Franklin: 3,986 weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Recorded her first gospel album at her father's Detroit church
Signed with Columbia Records
Released I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, including Respect
Became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Sang My Country, 'Tis of Thee at President Obama's inauguration
Died of pancreatic cancer at her home in Detroit
Legacy
Won 18 Grammy Awards and became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her recording of Respect became a global anthem for empowerment.
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