Bibliograph

Who is Aretha Franklin?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Type

Label

Who is Aretha Franklin?, by Nico Medina ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who is Aretha Franklin?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

283390

Responsibility statement

by Nico Medina ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland

Series statement

Who is-- ?

Summary

Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer. She then set her sights on becoming a pop music artist and used her powerful voice and impressive skills on the piano to get a record deal. Aretha released her first of many celebrated albums at the age of 18. In 1987, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female artist to grace the prestigious list. With iconic hits such as "Respect" and "Think," and countless awards to her name including eighteen Grammys, Aretha Franklin is one of the bestselling artists of all time

Target audience

juvenile

Classification