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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 Orb To Release New Album With Pink Floyd's David Gilmour

August 18, 2010
The Orb To Release New Album With Pink Floyd's David GilmourThe Orb are to release a new studio album featuring Pink Floyd star David Gilmour, it's been announced.

The LP, entitled 'Metallic Spheres', will be released on October 4 in the UK.

The collaborative album came together after the two acts worked together on a version of Graham Nash’s 'Chicago' with producer Youth for a charity project.

'Metallic Spheres' is designed to be listened to in two parts: ‘Metallic Side’ and ‘Spheres Side’. It will be available on CD, 2 CD, digital-download and Double LP.

The album features artwork by The Orb's long-time visuals designer Simon Ghahary.

Meanwhile, The Orb are due to announce a series of special 'Metallic Spheres' laser light shows, which will be shown to the public in New York and Los Angeles in October.

(by Jason Gregory)



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