Aretha Franklin became the first-ever female artist to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' hits No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart with her cover of Otis Redding's song, 'Respect.'
Aretha Franklin, who died August 16, 2018, won the Pulitzer Prize.
Aretha Franklin recorded 'Respect.'
Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was laid to rest in Detroit as thousands turned up to pay tributes.