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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.

1942–2018 American Singer 3,986 weeks (76 Years)

Aretha Franklin: 3,986 weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

3,986
Total Weeks
27,902
Days Lived
6
Key Milestones
76
Years

Key Milestones

Age 14 · Week ~728

Recorded her first gospel album at her father's Detroit church

Age 18 · Week ~936

Signed with Columbia Records

Age 25 · Week ~1,300

Released I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You, including Respect

Age 45 · Week ~2,340

Became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Age 66 · Week ~3,432

Sang My Country, 'Tis of Thee at President Obama's inauguration

Age 76 · Week ~3,952

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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