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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 Kills Announce UK Tour, Offer Free Song 'DNA'

March 11, 2011
The Kills Announce UK Tour, Offer Free Song 'DNA'The Kills have announced details of a UK tour in support of their new album 'Blood Pressures'.

The duo of Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart will play six dates, starting at Manchester's Central Methodist Hall on May 27.

Other gigs are scheduled for venues in Glasgow (May 29), Oxford (June 1) and London, where the tour will conclude on June 3.

The band will also appear at the Evolution festival in Newcastle on May 28.

Meanwhile, The Kills are also giving fans the chance to download a new song called 'DNA' from their album at thekills.tv.

'Blood Pressures' is released on April 4.

Tickets go on sale on March 19 at 9am.

The Kills' UK tour dates are:

  • Manchester, Central Methodist Hall – May 27
  • Glasgow, ABC – 29
  • Leeds, Met Uni – 31
  • Oxford, Academy – June 1
  • Bristol, Anson Rooms – 2
  • London, Roundhouse – 3

(by Jason Gregory)



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