The Rolling Stones in Brooklyn: Who’s Crashing?

The Rolling Stones in Brooklyn: Who’s Crashing?

As the Stones approach the States, it’s time to start placing friendly bets as to which standards will boast the added bonus of a cameo.  read more

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20 Songs for Sticking It to The Man

20 Songs for Sticking It to The Man

Today is National Disobedience Day, and we celebrate anyone with the courage to stand up to unjust authority with some quality tunes.  read more

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From The Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Spirit in the Dark"

From The Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Spirit in the Dark"

Aretha Franklin would later be quoted as saying these performances were the highlight of her career.  read more

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Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis to Collaborate Again

Aretha Franklin and Clive Davis to Collaborate Again

Aretha Franklin had a special announcement this weekend during her 70th birthday celebration: the classic R&B and soul singer is reuniting with famed producer Clive Davis.  read more

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Listen to a New Black Star Song

Listen to a New Black Star Song

On Black Friday, legendary rappers Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) unveiled their newest collaboration as the duo Black Star: "You Already Knew," a track inspired by and dedicated to Aretha Franklin and produced by hip-hop artist OhNo.  read more

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From The Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Respect"

From The Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Respect"

One of the most anticipated and ultimately satisfying run of shows ever to occur on the Fillmore West stage occurred in March of 1971, when Bill Graham presented three consecutive nights featuring Tower of Power, King Curtis, and Aretha Franklin.   read more

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Aretha Franklin Announces First Album in Eight Years

Aretha Franklin Announces First Album in Eight Years

Now that the Aretha Franklin has recovered from her recent health scares, she’s ready to make a full return to music. The Queen of Soul recently announced a series of tour dates, and now the singer is preparing to put out her first album in eight years....  read more

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Aretha Franklin Announces Comeback Tour Dates

Aretha Franklin Announces Comeback Tour Dates

The Queen of Soul has announced her return to the stage after canceling a string of tour dates last year. Aretha Franklin took a hiatus from touring following doctor’s orders in preparation for a December surgery....  read more

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Aretha Franklin Announces Free Toronto Summer Show

Aretha Franklin Announces Free Toronto Summer Show

Aretha Franklin will perform a free show in Toronto this summer....  read more

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Aretha Franklin: Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia

Aretha Franklin: <em>Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia</em>

Aretha Franklin was only 19 years old when she signed with Columbia Records in 1960, but she had already established herself on the gospel circuit as a soloist at her father’s church in Detroit. With his encouragement, she traded the sanctuary for the nightclub and put her heavenly voice toward songs about worldly instead of spiritual love. In five years she made seven records for the label, plus numerous singles and unreleased sessions with various bands and producers, resulting in a string of modest hits like “One Step Ahead” and “Won’t Be Long.”...  read more

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