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Aretha Franklin Honored at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Aretha Franklin was honored this past week as the 16th Annual Music Master!
Aretha Franklin is a Music Master
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By Dreux Dougall · Updated October 28, 2020
Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was honored this past week during a week-long series showcasing her music.

The series, “Lady of Soul: The Life and Music of Aretha Franklin” took place in Cleveland at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, which honored her as a Music Master.

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Over the weekend, Franklin received a ceremonial key to the City of Cleveland from Mayor Frank Jackson.

The week ended with her being honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the three-hour celebration singers Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers, and others paid tribute to the 69-year-old legend.

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A biopic about her life is set to be made soon.

Congratulations to the Queen of Soul!