Fred Hammond Speaks About Aretha Franklin
Fred Hammond Recalls The Day Aretha Franklin Was Crowned The Queen Of Soul [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW]
Aretha Franklin was an icon that so many will never forget. Fred Hammond spoke about being from Detroit just like Aretha and how proud she was of it. He watched her transition from “Ri-Ri” to Aretha Franklin.
Fred even recalls the day listening to the radio and crowned the Queen Of Soul. She set a trend like no one has ever and even spoke about how she would talk to fans while doing her own grocery shopping. Aretha meant so much to the music industry and we will forever miss her.
RELATED: Fred Hammond “What’s Going On” [NEW MUSIC]
Listen to “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell” 6am ET.
RELATED: The World Pays Tribute To The Legacy Of Aretha Franklin
The Latest:
- Join the LoveErica.com Community: Music, Ministry and Motivation
- Your History Is Not Your Destiny | Dr Willey Jolley Synced?
- [SLIDESHOW TEST] Headturning Celebrity Fashion from the 2025 Emmy
- You Can Bounce Back Higher | Dr Willey Jolley
- Pain Prepares You for Purpose | Dr Willey Jolley
- Jonathan McReynolds on Faith, Music, and Mentorship
- Spike Lee Debuts The Upcoming Air Jordan 3 x Levi’s Collaboration
- Senate Votes To End Shutdown, Democrats Catch Slander
- Wendy Williams Dementia A Misdiagnosis, Says Top Neurologist
- Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco: What You Need to Know
- Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: November 11, 2025