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Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 in Memphis, TN, but spent most of her childhood in Detroit Michigian. Her parents had a troubled relationship and and split up when Aretha was six. Her mother subsequently had a heartattach when Aretha was ten and died. Her father was a well known preacher who moved them around a lot. Aretha became well-known for her impressive vocals and talent at the piano, and signed a record deal with Battle Records at the age of fourteen.

Aretha moved away from her gospel roots as she grew older. By the time she was sixteen she had two children, and a contract with Columbia Records by 1960.

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