Musical Influence (Aretha, Whitney, Beyonce)

Influence Timespan

Period: Mar 24, 1940 to Mar 24, 2014

Aretha Franklin is born

Mar 25, 1942

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A the age of 12, Aretha begins singing and playing piano in her churches gospel choir. Her talent is noticed.

Jan 1, 1954

Aretha begins traveling and touring for her music

Jan 1, 1956

Aretha is signed to Columbia Records. She is 18 years old.

Jan 1, 1960

Columbia releases Aretha's self titled first album

Jan 1, 1961

Whitney Houston is born

Aug 8, 1963

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Aretha wins her first grammy awards for her song "Respect"

Feb 29, 1968

Beyonce is born

Sep 4, 1981

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Whitney is signed to Arista records, she is 20

Jan 1, 1983

The self titled album "Whitney Houston" is released

Feb 14, 1985

Aretha becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Jan 21, 1987

Whitney sings "The Star Spangled Banner" on Tampa Field. The recording is released as a charitable album with proceeds supporting armed forces.

Jan 27, 1991

The film The Bodygaurd is released, starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, soundtrack is best selling soundtrack of all time and Houston wins 3 grammy awards this year for the song "I Will Always Love You"

Jun 13, 1992

Destiny's Child releases self titled album

Feb 17, 1998

Release of Solo album, "Dangerously in Love"

Jun 23, 2003

Aretha sings "My Country Tis of Thee" At President Obama's inauguration

Jan 20, 2009

Whitney Houston dies at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

Feb 11, 2012

Beyonce sings "The Star Spangled Banner" at president Obama's 2nd inauguration

Jan 21, 2013