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Sarah Rahal and Adam Graham The Detroit News Published 5:33 p.m. UTC Aug 31, 2018 Detroit — Respect was paid.  A sold-out crowd of more than 6,000 fans gathered under cloudy skies at Chene Park on Thursday as a sprawling cast of singers paid tribute to the Queen of Soul at a nearly five-hour celebration of Franklin's incredible musical legacy. The event was titled "A People's Tribute to the Queen," and it touched on Franklin's contributions to the worlds of R&B, gospel and jazz. Performers including the Four Tops, Angie Stone and Raheem DaVaughn honored Franklin's spirit and soul, as well as her standing as one of Detroit's finest gifts to the world.  It was not a night for holding back. Performers sang to the hilt, stretching out notes and digging down deep to put a little extra soul into their songs. Johnny Gill jumped into the crowd during a bellowing "Ain't No Way" that left the singer winded.  After his performance, … [Read more...] about Musicians honor ‘love and legacy’ of Aretha Franklin

Sarah Rahal and Adam Graham The Detroit News Published 2:56 p.m. UTC Aug 31, 2018 Detroit — A sold-out crowd of more than 6,000 fans gathered under cloudy skies at Chene Park on Thursday as an all-star cast of singers paid tribute to the Queen of Soul.  Against a backdrop of the Detroit River and as two dozen boats, including one freighter, anchored in the river, thousands gathered at the waterfront amphitheater for a sendoff that celebrated Aretha Franklin's music and her place in the pantheon of singers and civil rights. Others, with no tickets, stationed themselves outside on the hilly sections of grass and strained to hear the sounds of the concert.  Luminaries filled the stage and audience or offered tributes: the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Patti LaBelle,the Four Tops, actor-director Tyler Perry, who received one of the evening’s biggest ovations, saying: “There’s no place in the world that … [Read more...] about Musical tributes salute Aretha Franklin at Chene Park

Kristen Jordan Shamus Detroit Free Press Published 12:01 p.m. UTC Aug 28, 2018 Aretha Franklin's body arrived at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History Tuesday morning in a 1936 white LaSalle as people lined the streets outside waiting to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul.  Many of fans slept all night on the sidewalk, hoping to be among the first into the museum.  Pat Turner, of Alexandria, Virginia, was among them. "I got chills," said Pat Turner, 56, of Alexandria Virginia, when she saw the car pull up with the casket.   They slept on the sidewalk Monday night outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History to ensure they'd be at the front of the line for the first day of public visitation for Aretha Franklin.  "She's the Queen," said Howard, 50, who arrived outside   Fans from across the country were eager to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul, some spending the night on the … [Read more...] about Hearse arrives for Aretha Franklin visitation at Wright Museum

Kristen Jordan Shamus Detroit Free Press Published 11:22 p.m. UTC Aug 28, 2018 Fans from across the country were eager to pay their respects to the Queen of Soul, some spending the night on the sidewalks outside the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History to be early in line. "I got here at 4:30 yesterday afternoon," said Latonya McIntrye, 43, of Las Vegas, who flew in to pay her respects. "I love Aretha." The body of the legendary singer Aretha Frankllin is to lie in honor for public visitation starting at 9 a.m. at the museum. It's part of a week of mourning — and celebration — to honor Franklin, Detroit's hometown superstar, who died Aug. 16 of advanced pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.  Camille Howard and her cousin, Melissa Howard, flew in Monday from Austin, Texas, to pay their respects. "I've never been to Detroit before," Camille Howard said. "Everyone has been so hospitable. It's a great opportunity … [Read more...] about Fans line up to pay final respects to Aretha Franklin

Kristen Jordan Shamus Detroit Free Press Published 10:00 p.m. UTC Aug 28, 2018 Detroit will join the world today in beginning to bid a final farewell to a Queen — Aretha Franklin.   The body of the legendary singer is to lie in honor for public visitation starting at 9 a.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History. It's part of a week of mourning — and celebration — to honor Franklin, Detroit's hometown superstar, who died Aug. 16 of advanced pancreatic cancer at the age of 76.  Thousands of fans, dignitaries, celebrities and politicians are expected to convene in the Motor City to pay their R.E.S.P.E.C.T.s to the icon known as the Queen of Soul, the Detroit diva who lifted her voice in praise at her father's church, at presidential inaugurations and for fans around the world.   Here's what you need to know about … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin’s visitation starts today: What you need to know