ソウルの女王、アレサ・フランクリンが76歳で死去

先日、地元デトロイトで危篤状態にあると伝えられていたソウルの女王（the legendary Queen of Soul）、アレサ・フランクリン（Aretha Franklin）が76歳で死去したとTMZ等海外メディアが報道した。公式に原因は明らかにされていないが、膵癌の闘病生活を送っていたことが知られている。

アレサ・フランクリンは“Respect”や“（You Make Me Feel Like）A Natural Woman”など、歴史的なヒット曲を世に送り出した。

Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts

— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) 2018年8月16日

What a life. What a legacy!
So much love, respect and gratitude.
R.I.P. @ArethaFranklin https://t.co/400K1U5IHI

— Carole King (@Carole_King) 2018年8月16日

I’m sitting in prayer for the wonderful golden spirit Aretha Franklin.

— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) 2018年8月16日

The moment I wake up, before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) 2018年8月16日

RIP Aretha Franklin what a voice x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) 2018年8月16日

Aretha was the greatest of all time. Played 3 songs in a row at my set in Berlin night before last…her music will live forever.

— win butler (@DJWindows98) 2018年8月16日

Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #Aretha

— John Legend (@johnlegend) 2018年8月16日

誰が興味持つんだってことばかり書いていたら、アレサフランクリンが亡くなったニュースが。
悲しい。

— ハマ・オカモト (@hama_okamoto) 2018年8月16日

Aretha you were the closest thing I had to knowing a mother . You carried the torch after my own passed . Nursed me in the power of your virtue. I would not be the woman I am today without the deep comfort of your song throughout my life. A Valiant Light on this Earth . I sit here midnite in Melbourne listening to wholy holy with tears rolling down my face. You are immortal and eternally loved. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us soo eloquently . Rest in Power Empress . 🌹

Nai Palmさん(@artykarateparty)がシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時15分PDT

Our gift from Heaven went Home. Thank You Queen. Aretha Franklin

Nasir Jonesさん(@nas)がシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時57分PDT

The greatest of all time.

Win Butlerさん(@djwindows98)がシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時35分PDT

The 3 seconds it takes for #ArethaFranklin to oooooze out the words “Sittin around..” is as pure & creative & as honest as any singer I’ve ever seen when a performance goes beyond mere entertainment. THIS is what we need to get back to. where raw genius rises above marketing strategy & monetary reach & “likes” (because let’s face it, look at the Billboard singles/Spotify singles/ITunes singles—-could she even find space to develop this talent? Or just give up & get a reality show and pray this works out? Now figure out the legions of talent that we either dismissed or passed on today or even the mesmerizing talent we’ve been shown near this level that can’t even begin to thrive in this environment without some angle) for those not in the know & wanna know, with the exception of her yet to be seen Sidney Pollack documentary Amazing Grace (her best captured 2 hours 1972 in chu’ch, in her zone in south central Los Angeles—-w The Rolling Stones sitting IN THE DECON SECTION)—-this Performance at the #MontreuxJazzFestival in 71 is as good as it gets: as a singer, as a bandleader (midshow she calls an audible and the brass section just gives up playing & accepts they are just happy to have best seats in the house), as a piano player—-so underrated!—and the fact she has her ace band in tow too (#KingCurtis as MD & #BernardPurdie on drizzums)—-this is her most magical effortless skillful scientific talents on display. Long Live #QueenAretha.

Questlove Gomezさん(@questlove)がシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時49分PDT

Sleep Peacefully Queen! You Set The Tone Of How To Belt Out Pure Soul From Your Gut… I Represent The Pages Of Your Book On How To Go Hard In This Music Biz Life. I Stay Competitive From Passion, Spirit & Soul SALUTE!

@ djpremierがシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時07分PDT

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 QUEEN 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Rest In Peace… your contribution to the world is untouchable… prayers to the family during this difficult time #arethafranklin #rip #queenofsoul

Q-Tip The Abstractさん(@qtiptheabstract)がシェアした投稿 – 2018年 8月月16日午前7時55分PDT