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Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Devo To Play Seminal Album At Special London Gig

March 6, 2009
Devo To Play Seminal Album At Special London GigNew Wave pioneers Devo are set to play a special London gig this summer that will see them play their seminal album 'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo?' in its entirety.

The Ohio natives will play the gig at the Kentish Town Forum on May 6 ahead of their scheduled appearance at All Tomorrow's Parties: The Fans Strike Back.

Released in 1978, 'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo?' was produced by Brian Eno and reached number 12 in the UK charts and number 78 on the Billboard chart.

(by Daniel Melia)



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