C. L. Franklin

Vocals, Musical Artist

1915 – 1984

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Who was C. L. Franklin?

Clarence LaVaughn Franklin, was an African-American Baptist preacher, a civil rights activist, and father of the legendary soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin. Known as the man with The Million-Dollar Voice, he served as the pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, from 1946 until 1979.

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Born
Jan 22, 1915
Sunflower County
Also known as
  • Rev. C.L. Franklin
  • Rev. C. L. Franklin
  • Reverend C. L. Franklin
  • Clarence LaVaughn Franklin
  • Bishop C. L. Franklin
  • Clarence LaVaughn Walker
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Baptists
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Mississippi
Died
Jul 27, 1984
Detroit

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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