The music world bows his head: American singer Aretha Franklin, Legend of the world's great soul music and who has become a symbol for women's rights and civil rights, She died at the age of 76 Today at her home in Detroit (God'). “We lost our rock”, Said her family.
In recent days reported Because Franklin's health deteriorated., And family and friends gathered around her to be with her in her last moments.
Apart from being one and acclaimed singers in the history of American music, Franklin is considered a symbol of female power struggle and. Because the song most identified with it, Version for Respect (Originally of Otis Redding) It has also become an integral part of the struggle for civil rights. The success continued into the '70s, With songs Spanish Harlem, Day Dreaming, etc.. Particularly striking was the live album Amazing Grace, Selling over 2 million copies, Is considered the best-selling gospel album in history and won the Grammy in 1973. At the height of its success was the first singer Franklin appeared in legendary performances polymerization West in San Francisco.
Towards the end of the '70s her career began to fade and her songs were not huge hits status, But it is still very successful. In the 80s she played the popular comedy cinema “The Blues Brothers” And appeared in the Royal Albert Hall in front of Queen Elizabeth. During the decade she continued to spend successful albums thanks to songs like Freeway of Love and Another Night and worked with names like Quincy Jones and even George’ Michael, Absorption him in 1987 the huge hit I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) Which also earned her a Grammy.
It was considered a living legend and who was active in the past from the 90s onwards, Continued to maintain its status as the queen of soul. She went on to spend acclaimed albums to appear at important events American culture and sports. Among other things, she sang the American national anthem in Super Bowl 2006 (Along with Aaron Naooil D.”Dr. John), Performed the song America The Beautiful largest annual event of WWE, WrestleMania, 2007, Sarah and three times US president's inauguration.
She experienced the recognition and appreciation in his declining years, And -2014 became the first woman in history no less than its songs songs parade entered the country N.’ Me and hip-hop of the boards. It did so because of her singing a cover of Adele's Rolling in the Deep.
Franklin faced a weight problem since the mid-70s, In the last decade of her life and also dealt with various medical problems (Including a cancerous tumor) Caused her to cancel shows and tours. In recent years, she shed a lot of weight and her health was not stable.
During her longstanding career, Franklin has paved the way for black women and was a pioneer in music and civil rights. In 1979 she won her star on the Avenue Walk of Fame and in 1987 was the first woman entered the Rock N 'Roll Hall of Fame. It is considered one of the largest and most important artists in the history of music, Both for voice and because of the significant social achievements.
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