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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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Lostprophets To Perform At Ryder Cup Golf Concert

August 20, 2010
Lostprophets To Perform At Ryder Cup Golf ConcertLostprophets are to perform at a special celebration concert in Wales ahead of this year's Ryder Cup golf tournament.

Welcome To Wales takes place at the Millennium Stadium on September 29.

The Welsh band have joined the bill alongside Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jarfargholi. Opera star Katherine Jenkins is already set to appear.

“We’re very excited to be a part of the Welcome to Wales concert,” Lostprophets member Mike Lewis said.

“The tradition of sport is huge in Wales, and we know how important it is to the country that such a massive event like the Ryder Cup is being held here. We’re very proud to be part of it.”

The bi-annual golf tournament is set to take place at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport between September 28 and October 3.

Tickets for Welcome To Wales are on sale now.

(by Jason Gregory)



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