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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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Eurythmics' Annie Lennox To Be Honoured With Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Award

April 11, 2011
Eurythmics' Annie Lennox To Be Honoured With Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef AwardFormer Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox is set to be honoured with the prestigious O2 Silver Clef Award at this year's Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards Lunch.

The singer, who was appointed with an OBE last year, has been chosen for the award for her contribution to UK music.

She said: I am thrilled and honoured to be receiving the O2 Silver Clef Award from Nordoff Robbins. I've supported Nordoff Robbins over the years and I'm a firm believer in their work and the healing power of music."

Annie Lennox is one of the most successful female artists in UK music history, with global record sales of over 80 million.

The event will take place at London Hilton, Park Lane on Friday July 1.

(by Holly Frith)





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