LIFESTYLE
STYLE
HAIR & BEAUTY
PETS
FOOD
TRAVEL
HOLIDAYS
RELATIONSHIPS
LOVE
FAMILY
FRIENDSHIPS
HEALTH
NUTRITION & DIET
FITNESS
WELLNESS
HEALTH
MONEY
WORK
SAVING & INVESTING
RETIREMENT
SHOPPING
ENTERTAINMENT
POP CULTURE
CELEBRITIES
×
Follow Us
Get Our Newsletter
Restart slideshow
29 Things You Might Not Have Known About 'Queen Of Soul' Aretha Franklin
Start Slideshow
Start Slideshow
July 17, 2009 - Michael Loccisano/Getty Images North America
more pics like this »
Start Over
See Full List
Prev
13
of
28
Next
13. Her Parents Were Musical
Both of her parents were gospel singers, but her mother was also an accomplished piano player and vocalist.
Skip
More From
even more specials »
Interesting Information About Queen Elizabeth II
'All My Children' Stars: See Them Then And Now
Photos Of Camilla, The Duchess Of Cornwall
Beautiful Old Hollywood Oscar Dresses
Royal Family Protocols
Models Over 50 Who Have Aged Gracefully