RIP Королева Арета

Грустные новости из Детройта: не стало великой Ареты Франклин. Соул-музыка официально остается сиротой.







Семья Франклин переживает самые тяжелые дни. «Нет подходящих слов, чтобы выразить боль, которую мы испытываем. Мы потеряли все – мать, основу. Любовь, которую она дарила нам – детям, внукам, племянникам – никогда не знала границ».

Выдающиеся вокалисты планеты вспоминают Арету Франклин и сходятся в главном: ее голос неповторим, ее имя бессмертно, ее звезда вечна – сегодня и всегда.

The loss of Aretha Franklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the Church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated – she was one of my favourite pianists. I was fortunate enough to spend time with her and witness her last performance – a benefit for the Elton John AIDS Foundation at St John The Divine Cathedral. She was obviously unwell, and I wasn’t sure she could perform. But Aretha did and she raised the roof. She sang and played magnificently, and we all wept. We were witnessing the greatest soul artist of all time. I adored her and worshipped her talent. God bless her. My condolences to all her family and friends. We shared the same birthday – and that meant so much to me. The whole world will miss her but will always rejoice in her remarkable legacy. The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen. @arethasings #RIP #ArethaFranklin #QueenOfSoul @ejaf

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As the One and Only ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin was simply peerless. She has reigned supreme. and will always be held in the highest firmament of stars as the most exceptional vocalist, performer and recording artist the world has ever been privilege… https://t.co/7DH7TIP3Nl pic.twitter.com/HfQh7kLM4o

— Annie Lennox (@AnnieLennox) August 16, 2018

The Queen of Soul has left this earth to sit on her throne in heaven. How blessed we were to hear the best that God had to offer in her voice. RESPECT!
📷: Mark Seliger pic.twitter.com/v9OxtyrZ74

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 16, 2018

RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) August 16, 2018

Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018