Three American icons all passed away on Aug. 16. Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and Aretha Franklin died on this date. Each made their marks in music, sports and popular culture. Elvis Aaron Presley, often ...

Soul Singer, Aretha Franklin has been confirmed dead according to reports. The soul singer who had a very successful career passed away in the early hours of Thursday, August 16, after a long illness, ...

Aretha Franklin on The Andy Williams Show in 1969. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers and Lauren Onkey about the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul. Aretha ...