B.o.B.

Background information
Birth name	Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr.
Born	November 15, 1988
Origin	Decatur, Georgia, United States
Genre(s)	Alternative Hip-Hop Alternative Rock
Years active	2006—present
Label(s)	Atlantic Records Grand Hustle Records
Associated acts	Lupe Fiasco Asher Roth
Website	Website

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Aretha Franklin Takes Break From Limelight

February 12, 2009

Soul legend Aretha Franklin has decided to take a break from limelight for the foreseeable future.

The 66-year-old 'Queen of Soul' was due to perform at the New Orleans Jazz Festival this April, but announced to organisers that she would be pulling out.

Event producer Quint Davis told the BBC: "She decided not to do any more work for a while."

However, Davis continued that Franklin may still be involved in futures festivals, adding: "She's made it clear that New Orleans and the festival are important and that she would like to be a part of this and raising the spirit of New Orleans."

Other acts set to perform at the New Orleans Jazz Festival, which takes place from April to May, include Neil Young, Kings of Leon and Bon Jovi.

(by Scott Colothan)

Aretha Franklin Takes Break From Limelight

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