When music legend Aretha Franklin passed away yesterday at age 76, the entire world stopped singing for a brief moment. For generations of music fans that Franklin gave power to, the Motown giant who made her bones singing R&B and pop songs, but could sing any style will be long remembered as one of the greatest singers in history. The heavy music world immediately reacted to the news, sharing condolences and memories of the megastar, activist, and philanthropist. Here are some of the memorable posts. Continue reading →