The Queen of Soul...

Tue, 08/07/2007 - 2:01pm by tkj

Aretha_Franklin will perform at the DTE Energy Music Theatre on Sunday, August 12th at 7:30pm.

Before you go, you may want to brush up on your knowledge about this legendary singer. You'll appreciate the concert even more... trust me.

So here are a few fast facts to get you started:

She began her singing career at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit.

She sang at Martin Luther King's funeral in 1968 and performed at the Inaugural gala for Bill Clinton in 1993.

Aretha Franklin is the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Want more? Check out AADL's collection of Ms. Franklin's music and if time permits, flip through her biography...

Enjoy!