Jul 6, 2021 · Aretha Franklin grew up to become one of the world's most respected and talented singers of all time. But Aretha wasn't the only talented singer in her family. She was the middle sister to Erma (two years older than Aretha) and Carolyn (two years younger).

Aug 13, 2021 · Aretha Franklin was close with her father, Rev. C.L. Franklin, sisters Carolyn and Erma, and brother Clarence.

Franklin was the elder sister of American singer/musician Aretha Franklin. Erma Franklin was born in Shelby, Mississippi, United States, [2][3] the oldest daughter of Barbara (née Siggers) and the Reverend C. L. Franklin. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan, where her father was pastor of the New Bethel Baptist Church.

Carolyn Ann Franklin (May 13, 1944 – April 25, 1988) [2] was an American singer-songwriter. Besides her own musical success, Franklin was best known as the daughter of prominent Detroit preacher and civil rights activist C. L. Franklin and the younger sister of …

Aretha Franklin had four biological siblings: two sisters, Erma and Carolyn, and two brothers, Cecil and Vaughn. All four siblings were musically talented; Erma and Carolyn both achieved success as singers, whie Cecil and Vaughn played various instruments.

Mar 24, 2021 · Much like her other two sisters, Erma Vernice Franklin – born on March 13, 1938 – was an American gospel and soul singer. She was the elder sister of Aretha Franklin. Erma's best known recording was the original version of Piece of My Heart, written and produced by Bert Berns, and recorded in 1967.

Mar 25, 2021 · While Aretha obviously had a special bond with Erma and Carolyn, she also had three other siblings including a half-sister Carl Ellan Kelley, a half-brother Vaughn Franklin and her brother Cecil Franklin.