Who Was Aretha Franklin? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780451532398)

There is only one QUEEN OF SOUL! Discover why Aretha Franklin garners so much R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

Aretha Franklin was a musical and cultural icon whose legacy spanned six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as "Respect" and "Think," and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin was one of the bestselling artists of all time.

Author: Nico Medina, Who Hq
ISBN-10: 0451532392
ISBN-13: 9780451532398
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Language: English
Published: 04/03/2018
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.10w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.9
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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