Soul songstress Aretha Franklin is headlining a various and influential class of performers and music trade personalities who’re being inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
The corridor mentioned Wednesday that Franklin, a Memphis native, might be honored at an induction ceremony Nov. 1.
Known because the “Queen of Soul,” Franklin sang hits reminiscent of “Respect” and “Chain of Fools.” She died in August at age 76.
Rock and soul group The Box Tops, who recorded “The Letter” in Memphis within the 1960s, are becoming a member of Franklin within the corridor.
Others being inducted are gospel artist O’Landa Draper, R&B singer-songwriter Eddie Floyd, rockabilly pioneers The Rock and Roll Trio. Also included are Memphis rappers 8Ball & MJG and George Klein, a radio persona and shut good friend of Elvis Presley.
