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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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Editors, Noah & The Whale, The Courteeners For Isle Of Wight Festival

February 23, 2010
Editors, Noah & The Whale, The Courteeners For Isle Of Wight FestivalA flurry of acts have been newly confirmed for this summer's Isle Of Wight Festival.

Noah and the Whale, Devendra Banhart, The Brilliant Things and The Arcadian Kicks will play the Big Top arena on the Saturday.

The following day Editors, The Courteeners and The Coronas will take to the main stage, while newly reformed rockers Reef will perform in the Big Top.

Already confirmed for Isle of Wight are headliners Jay-Z and The Strokes, plus the likes of Biffy Clyro, Florence & The Machine, Doves, Vampire Weekend, Spandau Ballet, Friendly Fires, Hockey, Paloma Faith and The Hold Steady.

Isle of Wight Festival 2010 takes place at Seaclose Park in Newport from June 11th to the 13th, 2010.

(by Scott Colothan)



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