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Aretha Franklin Tickets—the Legendary Soul Singer is on Tour!

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The influence of Aretha Franklin on popular music is impossible to deny. She was big, bold and beautiful, with a mountain of a voice. When Aretha opened her mouth, everyone listened. She was a strong female and black figurehead in popular culture at a time when friction between races was growing, and the racism of America was being confronted.

Born Aretha Louise Franklin in Memphis, TN in 1942, she grew up signing in a Detroit church of her father, who was a reverend. Along with her sisters, she displayed a tremendous amount of talent, and the passion she brought with her to the stage stirred the soul of anyone who listened to her. Her first recordings were made at age 14.

As she grew older, she joined Columbia Records, struggling to find success on the charts. Many fans don’t care for her Columbia period, as the label tried to spin her as more of a pop artist than a gospel singer, which she was clearly predisposed to. Fortunately, she persevered through this period and found her niche in the gospel world.

In the ‘60s, she began recording with Muscle Shoals, and made a name for herself by unleashing her powerful, intensely passionate voice. The raw joy of worship that was expressed during church services was contagious, and when people heard her on the radio, they couldn’t keep from tapping their feet. Eventually, people began to see her as a symbol as well as a performer. She wasn’t just a recording artist, she was the voice of black America, proud and unrestrained by the bonds of the past. This came at a crucial time, when the conversation about civil rights and segregation was creating considerable friction throughout the country.

Even in other countries, Franklin’s voice impressed music listeners. She remains a critically influential voice today—and thankfully she’s still touring. As long as she does, you can bet Aretha Franklin tickets will be in demand.

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