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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Vampire Weekend Announce Second London Gig In December

August 5, 2010

Vampire Weekend have announced details of an additional show at London's Alexandra Palace.

The band will now play the venue on December 3 after the previously announced show on December 2 sold out.

They will be support at the new date by Janelle Monae and Ratatat, while Laura Marling will play the opening night.

The two gigs form part of Vampire Weekend's winter UK tour, which also includes show s in Edinburgh (November 28) and Brighton (December 1).

Tickets for the second London date go on sale on Friday (August 6) at 9am.

Vampire Weekend's UK tour dates are:

(by Jason Gregory)

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