Born: Aretha Louise Franklin March 25, 1942 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Occupation: Singer songwriter musician Years active: 1956–present Home town: Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Religion: Baptist Spouse(s): Ted White (m. 1961; div. 1969) Glynn Turman (m. 1978; div. 1984) Children: 4 Parents: Clarence LaVaughn Franklin Barbara Siggers Franklin Relatives: Erma Franklin (sister) Carolyn Franklin (sister) Awards: Aretha awards Musical career Genres: R&B soul jazz gospel pop Instruments: Vocals, piano Labels: J.V.B. Columbia Atlantic Arista RCA Associated acts: Sweet Inspirations Carolyn Franklin Erma Franklin Cissy Houston Whitney Houston George Benson George Michael Michael McDonald Eurythmics Luther Vandross Lauryn Hill Céline Dion Patti Labelle Website: www.arethafranklin.net