Had a four-octave vocal range. Was a self-taught pianist, who learned without knowing how to read music. Her father was shot by burglars in 1979 and remained in a coma until his death in 1984. Rev.

With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable. Women’s History Month With hits like “Respect” and “Chain ...

The Queen of Soul is reportedly gravely ill, according to Aretha Franklin’s family members. CNN reports this morning Franklin is in hospice care at her home. The singer behind the hits, "Respect" and ...