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Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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The Specials To Play Intimate London Gig Before Glastonbury

May 29, 2009
The Specials To Play Intimate London Gig Before GlastonburyThe Specials will play an intimate show at the 100 Club in London on June 25.

The performance will act as a warm up for the band's appearance at the Glastonbury festival the following day.

Entry to the gig will be for competition winners only. Fans can enter for a chance to win tickets now via the band's official website.

As previously reported, The Specials will join a host of veteran acts, including Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, at this year's festival.

(by Jason Gregory)



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