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Aretha Franklin
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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Primal Scream, Beady Eye, Paul Weller To Play Japan Tsunami Benefit London Gig

March 22, 2011
Primal Scream, Beady Eye, Paul Weller To Play Japan Tsunami Benefit London GigPrimal Scream, Beady Eye and Paul Weller are among the acts set to play a one-off London gig in aid of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Japan.

The gig, which will take place at London's 02 Academy Brixton on April 3, will also feature Graham Coxon, The Coral and Richard Ashcroft.

All profits from the gig will go to towards the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (March 25) at 9am.

Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher paid tribute to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan at a recent Beady Eye gig in Paris (March 13).

(by Holly Frith)



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