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Aretha Franklin: Detroit Mayor Announces Plans For Aretha Franklin Park

submitted by Nick Aug 31st 2018 07:00 pm (stereogum.com)

Aretha Franklin's funeral took place today -- it's being live streamed -- and during the ceremonies, Detroit mayor Mike Duggan gave a speech in which he announced that he'll be proposing to city council that the city's Chene Park be renamed to Aretha Franklin Park, as WXYZ reports.

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Aretha Franklin: cancels Jazz Fest appearance (AP)

submitted by Nick Apr 30th 2010 11:00 pm (us.rd.yahoo.com)

AP - Soul legend Aretha Franklin has canceled her appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, but organizers and fans got lucky with a replacement.

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Aretha Franklin: does "own thing" with new album (Reuters)

submitted by Nick Mar 19th 2010 11:00 pm (us.rd.yahoo.com)

Reuters - As Aretha Franklin celebrates her 68th birthday this month, she shows no sign of slowing down.

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Alicia Keys: finds "freedom" from Motown sound (Reuters)

submitted by Nick Dec 18th 2009 10:01 pm (us.rd.yahoo.com)

Reuters - A music industry desperate for bankable superstars has all but anointed Alicia Keys as heir to the golden era of Motown, when Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and others made it seem easy to pump out timeless R&B hits.

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The Rolling Stones: Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin producer Jim Dickinson dies

submitted by Nick Aug 17th 2009 04:00 pm (www.nme.com)

Jim Dickinson, the Memphis musician who produced for acts including The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklyn and The Replacements, has died aged 67.

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