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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The Beatles Crowned Biggest Selling Vinyl Act Of 2010

January 11, 2011

The Beatles have become the biggest selling vinyl act of 2010, it has been revealed.

For the second year running the fab four have sold more vinyl's in the US than any other act.

Their 1969 LP 'Abbey Road' came first, whilst Arcade Fire's 'The Suburbs' took second place, Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' came third.

The band's back-catalogue made its long-expected debut on iTunes in November last year.

Meanwhile, iTunes is paying The Beatles' royalties from digital downloads directly to the band's company, Apple Corps, it's been reported.

(by Holly Frith)

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