he Queen of Soul has passed. Thankfully, she left us with her voice to enjoy for years to come. Our R-E-S-P-E-C-T for Aretha Franklin extends beyond just her music. That’s why we’re remembering The Soul of Sound.

Take a second to enjoy the journey of Aretha Franklin.

Remembering The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

MOM & DAD

Remembering The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

MOM & DAD

Aretha was born to Clarence LaVaughn “CL” Franklin and Barbara.

Her father was a preacher while her mother was a piano player.

Her parents separated when she was still a toddler. Aretha moved to Detroit with her father when she was five.

 

Remembering The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

LOSS AT A YOUNG AGE

Remembering The Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin

LOSS AT A YOUNG AGE

When her parents separated, Aretha’s mother relocated to Buffalo, New York but visited frequently.

However, she passed away from a heart attack when Aretha was 10.

She was raised by her father and grandmother.

THANKS, MOM

Like her mother, Aretha learned to play the piano as a child.

Even more impressive, she learned to play by ear whilst listening to jazz.

We bet this helped fine-tune her voice as well.

A YOUNG MOTHER