The Life of Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, passed away August 16th with her funeral procession taking place today in Detroit. Franklin’s funeral will be host to many big name celebrities, including LeBron James, Bill Clinton, Clive Davis, Ariana Grande, Al Sharpton, and Jennifer Hudson. In honor of the Queen of Soul, pink Cadillacs will line the streets of the city, a tribute one of the singers’ memorable lyrics from “Freeway of Love.”

Below is a timeline detailing the successful and illustrative career of one of music’s greatest legends.