aretha franklin, but the picture they tweeted was a file picture from the 1970s. franklin s star on the walk of fame will soon have a memorial wreath. much more being left there by fans of hers. lionel richie wrote, her voice, her presence, her style, no one did it better. truly the queen of soul. i will miss you. paul mccartney, 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 years. she will be missed, but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. then there was elton john. 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 favorite pianists. joining us now, someone who knew just what a talent she was, ralph armstrong, aretha
sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit aretha franklin. he will ton john tweeted 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 favorite pepeepianists. take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of aretha franklin the beautiful soul who inspired us for many, many years. she will be missed for memory of her greatness as a musician and fine human being will live with us forever. love paul. screen doesn t want to cooperate. screen is stuck today. brittany spears tweeted the world lost an incredibly talented woman today. rest in peace aretha franklin your legacy and music will forever inspire us and future generations.
and anita baker and listen to mariah carey, mary j. blige, beyonce, all are working on ground that was initially pioneered by aretha franklin and they owe a debt to her and would be the first to acknowledge that. elton john, tweeting it is a loss for everybody who loves real music, music from the heart and soul and the church. her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated. she was one of my favorite pianists. quincy jones writes in a statement, aretha franklin set the bar upon which every female singer has and did it with professionalism and humility and grace that only a true queen could. you will reign as the queen for ever. we have a photo of you and aretha franklin and eric holder as well, as we said also