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[Opinion] Aretha Franklin Ranked as Second-Best Vocalist of All Time in New Musicians Survey

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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was ranked as the second-best vocalist of all-time in a recent survey conducted by consequence.net, an entertainment industry website.The poll includes the opinions of more than 50 musicians.Freddie Mercury is the only artist ahead of Franklin, with Whitney Houston (No. 3), Marvin Gaye (No. 4) and Robert Plant rounding out the top 5. Looking at artists still making music today, Beyonc came in at No. 6, Mariah …

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The Consequence music platform has recently published its list of the "100 best vocalists of all time", an exercise that seeks to redefine the parameters of excellence in interpretation. Unlike the traditional lists, Consequence built this ranking through a collaborative consultation process, integrating the opinions and votes of more than 50 musicians, from rock icons to emerging artists, which provides a perspective that is often lacking in ot…

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