On “Rock Steady,” soul legend Donny Hathaway plays the organ and Dr. John helps out on percussion, but it’s Aretha’s soaring voice that drives the fun. 17. “Jump to It” (1982) ...

On this day in 1987, Aretha Franklin made history as the first female artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Rock Hall has long been criticized as chauvinistic, so the Queen ...

Aretha Franklin wasn’t just the Queen of Soul—she was a cultural icon who left an indelible mark on music and history. Her influence went beyond her powerful voice, shaping feminism, civil ...

Aretha Franklin was 14 when she released her first album, "Songs of Faith," in 1956. From topping the charts with "Respect" to performing at presidential inaugurations and winning 18 Grammys ...

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul who sold tens of millions of albums with songs like "Respect," has died at age 76. ... Franklin became the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.