On March 25th 1942 the singing sensation known as Aretha Franklin was born. Aretha started her singing career in the year 1956 and still sings up to this present day.The Genres that she sings are: Soul, Jazz, Blues, R&B, gospel, funk and rock. Aretha sings and plays the piano.Aretha's full name:Aretha Louise Franklin. Aretha had 2 sons one called Clarence after her dad and another son who was never identified with a name. Aretha had 2 sons by the age of 14 and had another son. Arethas grandmother raised both of the boys. Aretha had another son in the year 1964 his name Ted White JR.