Remembering Aretha Franklin: 1st Woman Inducted To Rock Hall

DETROIT — Aretha Franklin redefined American music with a voice that could shake walls with its tectonic power. On Friday, luminaries from the arts and politics will gather in Detroit to say goodbye to the woman appropriately called the Queen of Soul.

Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, shaking up the makeup of the museum. "Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, whose recordings remain anthems that defined soul music. Long live the Queen," the Rock Hall said on Twitter after Franklin passed.

She became a regular performer at Rock Hall ceremonies, honoring Sam Cooke and coming back for the 25th Anniversary of the museum. She shared the stage with Annie Lennox during the latter performance, which can be seen below.

Her funeral is set to be an all-day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. where celebrities, politicians, music lovers and family members will celebrate her life. The first 1,000 fans to line up outside the church, dressed appropriately, will be able to attend her funeral, according to the family.

Funeral service

What: Funeral service in Detroit

When: 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018

Where: Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48219

Performing: An all-star lineup that includes Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Shirley Caesar and many more will perform at Aretha Franklin's funeral on Friday morning.

Also slated to perform are Ron Isley, Chaka Khan, Yolanda Adams, Jennifer Holliday and Aretha Franklin's son, Edward Franklin.

Speaking: Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers.

Other expected speakers will include former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, music mogul Clive Davis, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Bishop T.D. Jakes.

The service will reflect Franklin's strong gospel roots. Among the gospel stars performing will be Marvin Sapp and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. The Aretha Franklin Choir and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir are also on the program.

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