The global stars who worshipped Aretha Stars pay tribute to the 'Queen ... of these experiences inspired Franklin's studio vocal for A Natural Woman. Carole King talks about watching Aretha ...

Accept and continue President Donald Trump also paid tribute, writing: "The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is dead. She was a great woman, with a wonderful gift from God, her voice. She will be ...

Franklin’s father was a personal friend of Martin Luther King (who 16-year-old Aretha had toured with in 1958, singing before he delivered speeches calling for action) and the key organiser of ...