It's finally sinking in

Probably the greatest singer of this era of rock and roll, pop, that began back in the mid 50's in earnest (Elvis also died on this day so the King and Queen curse of 8/16 can begin) has passed. Rolling Stone polled their best and brightest writers and researchers along with people in the music business and Aretha Franklin not only win top female artist ever, she won best singer ever, boys OR gurls. A titanic presence on so many fronts.

'Chain of Fools' on Aretha Franklin Day. If Johnny were Mayor of Detroit tomorrow he'd rename all the streets Aretha Franklin Boulevard for 24 hours. Probably a good thing he's not Mayor of Detroit.

Not a Jets or Giants fan? Get over to Liberty State Park today for a FREE concert!

Now when we say concert in Liberty State Park on a gorgeous Sunday September afternoon, we mean CONCERT. None other than Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul, will be singing from 1-2 pm today!!

From the Jersey Journal:
This Sunday afternoon, the unsinkable Aretha Franklin will take to the stage at scenic Liberty State Park in Jersey City for an hourlong concert at the 4th Annual Celebrating Life and Liberty, a concert sponsored by the Hackensack University Medical Center. Gates open at 11 a.m., and Franklin, the headliner and main attraction, will sing from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.