Musician Dictionary

Erma Franklin

American musician, gospel and soul singer (1938–2002)

DescriptionAmerican musician, gospel and soul singer (1938–2002)
Source: Wikidata
Born1938-03-13
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceShelby Shelby
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2002-09-07
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathDetroit Detroit
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger recording artist musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsvoice
Source: Wikidata
Genresgospel music rhythm and blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsEpic Records Jay Boy
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Franklin Sisters
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

E. Franklin Emma Franklin Erma Erma Frankin Erna Franklin Irma Franklin Sis. Erma Franklin Sister Erma Franklin

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Identifiers

mbid: 4ba12614-fcce-462b-8784-8dd1a92fbf2b · wikidata: Q446179 · isni: 0000000114485297 · discogs: 294684 · apple_music: 20855884 · spotify: 1CzJJJb6hnx84VNhgaJmFG

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