'We will never forget the imprint that she has given to the world. The gospel group is set to perform at the funeral and considers Franklin a friend and inspiration. 'She's just had an original sound that nobody could really duplicate,' Dorinda Clark-Cole said. 'She was your friend, she was your mother, she was your aunt, and we're certainly going to miss that because she was always a Detroiter and never, never shied away from that We will never see another Aretha Franklin again, never.' Fans mourn Aretha Franklin in Detroit The legendary Clark Sisters were going through rehearsal when CBS News' DeMarco Morgan caught up with them. 'This is not the Grammys, this is not the Oscars, this is church, and we're going to send her out just as she came in,' Ellis said. He grew up with Franklin's sons and still feels her impact in Motown. This would be LaBelle's only Christmas-related studio album until the release of Miss Patti's Christmas nearly 20 years later.Ĭhairs adorned with entertainment's biggest names could be seen throughout the massive congregation.
Contemporary R&B ℗ 1998 UMG Recordings, Inc. Throughout Thursday, final preparations were underway at Greater Grace Temple. Patti LaBelle and Tyler Perry were among those honoring the iconic singer. Detroit will honor its queen by continuing a star-studded sendoff that began. The massive 4,000-seat church is holding one final celebration of life for the 18-time Grammy winner after a week of tributes. Eighteen performers and more than 15 speakers will honor the Queen of Soul, including Ariana Grande, Stevie Wonder and former President Clinton. The funeral for begins Friday morning at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple.
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