Mahalia Jackson
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Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and
Jackson in concert in Zürich, 1961
Jackson in the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, April 1961
Jackson, photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1962
Jackson in 1962, photographed by Carl Van Vechten
Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Louise Franklin was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. Regarded as the "Queen of Soul", she was twice named by Rolling Stone magazine as the greatest singer of all time.
Mahalia Jackson
…great gospel lead singers." Specifically, Little Richard, Mavis Staples of the Staple Singers, Donna Summer, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Della Reese, and Aretha Franklin have all named Jackson as an inspiration. Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Early influence category in 1997. Mavis Staples…
Franklin in 1968
Franklin's birthplace, 406 Lucy Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Billboard ad for Franklin's debut single, "Today I Sing the Blues", November 21, 1960
Franklin in 1967