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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Janet Jackson Announces London Royal Albert Hall Gigs

March 3, 2011

Janet Jackson has announced details of two gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The singer will perform at the famous venue on June 30 and July 2 as part of her Up Close & Personal tour.

The gig will see Jackson play 35 songs which have reach number one. The tour will eventually call in 35 cities.

"I have been spending a lot of time in Europe lately,” Jackson said in a statement. “Everyone has been so kind to me.

“I can’t wait to get on stage and show my love for all my fans that have supported me all of these years."

Tickets go on sale on Friday (March 4) at 8am.

(by Jason Gregory)

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