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Aretha Franklin

United States · 1942–2018

#55 of the greatest musicians of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #27 among pop and rock musicians

#27 of the 217 musicians from the United States.

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Nearby in the ranking

52. John Williams United States · 1932–
53. Franz Schubert Austria · 1797–1828
54. George Harrison United Kingdom · 1943–2001
55. Aretha Franklin United States · 1942–2018
56. Kanye West United States · 1977–
57. Nicki Minaj Trinidad and Tobago · 1982–
58. Stevie Wonder United States · 1950–

Face-offs

• George Harrison vs Aretha Franklin 50% – 50%
• Kanye West vs Aretha Franklin 50% – 50%
• Franz Schubert vs Aretha Franklin 50% – 50%
• Aretha Franklin vs Nicki Minaj 50% – 50%
• Aretha Franklin vs John Williams 50% – 50%