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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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Dio Cancel Entire UK Tour Due To Illness

November 18, 2009
Dio Cancel Entire UK Tour Due To IllnessHeavy metal veterans Dio have cancelled their upcoming November UK tour due to illness.

Ronnie James Dio and co.'s tour was due to start in Glasgow this Saturday (November 21) but the band have axed them at the eleventh hour.

Organisers say that the shows won't be rescheduled and refunds will be available from the point of purchased.

The cancelled shows are as follows:

  • Glasgow O2 Academy – November 21
  • Sheffield O2 Academy – 22
  • London HMV Forum – 24
  • Birmingham O2 Academy – 25
  • Manchester Academy – 27
  • Lincoln Engine Shed – 28
  • Bristol O2 Academy – 30

(by Scott Colothan)



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