Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer, composer, and pianist who lived from March 25, 1942, through August 16, 2018. The “Queen of Soul” has twice come in ninth on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time.” Franklin is one of the best-selling musicians in the world, with over 75 million recordings sold worldwide.
Aretha Franklin siblings: Meet Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cecil Franklin, Carl Ellan Kelley, Vaughn Franklin
Aretha had 6 siblings named Carolyn Franklin, Erma Franklin, Cecil Franklin, Carl Ellan Kelley, and Vaughn Franklin
Carolyn Ann Franklin, born May 13, 1944, was an American songwriter and singer from Michigan. Detroit.
Erma Vernice Franklin – born on March 13, 1938 – was an American gospel and soul singer.
Cecil was born in 1940 in Michigan and became the assistant Pastor to New Bethel Baptist Church on Linwood Blvd in Detroit, Michigan.
According to Nick Salvatore, the author of C.L.’s biography, C.L. fathered Carl Ellan Kelley.
Her birthday is November 17, 1940. Mildred Jennings, a 12-year-old congregant of C.L., was her mother.
The final of his offspring to live was Carol Ellan, who was born while he was pastor of Memphis, Tennessee’s New Salem Baptist Church. At age 78, she passed away on January 30, 2019.
Vaughn Cavanaugh Franklin was born on December 24, 1934.
Vaughn was Barbara Sieggers Franklin’s son from a previous relationship, whom C. L. adopted shortly after their marriage.
He is the half brother of Erma, Aretha, Cecil and Carol, and the step-brother of Carl.
