Aretha Franklin live in concert.
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Aretha Franklin

33
critic concert reviews
pop

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
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33
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Last 12 Months Rating  
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Critics Consensus

Based on 33 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Aretha Franklin is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with decent shows overall. Aretha Franklin concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, soulful, and nostalgic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Aretha Franklin concerts? Aretha Franklin concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.

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On tour

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Artist Info

Genre
pop
Origin
Memphis, United States (3/25/1942)
Bio
Aretha Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was a Memphis, Tennessee born and Detroit, Michigan reared American iconic gospel, soul, and R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Many have called her "The Queen Of Soul" and "Lady Soul".
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Critic Concert Reviews

The Columbus Dispatch (USA)

February 23, 2020
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Aretha Franklin likely looked down on the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday night, listened, and then smiled as the Wexner Center for the Arts presented Say A Little Prayer: An Aretha Franklin Celebration.

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

August 16, 2018
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Relive Aretha Franklin at Ravinia for what wound up being her final full concert ever!

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 3, 2017
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A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia

AzCentral.com (USA)

June 10, 2017
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Aretha Franklin delivers one more — and one last? — triumph on a Detroit stage

Local Spins (USA)

April 13, 2017
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The Grand Rapids audience responded with a rousing standing ovation, something that would be repeated frequently throughout the hour-and-25-minute concert that recapped a handful of highlights from the Queen of Soul’s superstar career.

Chicago Tribune (USA)

April 1, 2017
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Aretha Franklin buoyant at Chicago Theatre

AzCentral.com (USA)

June 2, 2016
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Phoenix, USA

Past critic reviews published in

Los Angeles Times (USA), The Santa Barbara Independent (USA), Los Angeles Times (USA), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA), Dallas Observer (USA) and more

Image Credit

Pete Souza via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Songbook With Friends (24 January 2024)