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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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Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

September 28, 2010
Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper Nominated For Rock And Roll Hall Of FameBon Jovi and Alice Cooper have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Donovan, Neil Diamond and Dr John are among the other first-timers in contention for the prestigious roll of honour.

Previous nominees LL Cool J, Donna Summer, Tom Waits and The Beastie Boys are also up for induction next year.

Acts become eligible for inclusion to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twenty-five years after the release of their first recording.

The final list of inductees will be announced in December, while the ceremony is scheduled to take place in New York next year.

The Stooges, Abba and Genesis were all welcomed into the Hall of Fame this year.

(by Jason Gregory)



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