The Eissey Campus Theatre located at 11051 Campus Drive in Palm Beach Gardens is presenting a musical tribute to the great Aretha Franklin.  The tribute show is Saturday, November 06, 2021, at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942 and passed away August 16, 2018. She was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed 9th in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Franklin began her career as a child, singing gospel at Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan.

Miss Franklin has been more than an amazing singer/songwriter, she was a trailblazer.  She was the first female inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  She is the most charted female artist in history and nominated for 44 times for Grammy Awards, of which she received 18! She performed at the inauguration of three Presidents - Barrack Obama, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

The Aretha Tribute is performed by Valerie Tyson. Valerie grew up listening to Franklin as a child. For years she was told "you look just like Aretha Franklin and sound just like her!"  Years later, Valerie would put together a tribute show to honor one of her favorite singers, and greatest in the world. Valerie states "It is an absolute honor to perform the songs of this American icon."

Miss Tyson takes you on a musical journey that showcases many of Aretha Franklin’s greatest and most popular hits including, her signature song "Respect", "I Say a Little Prayer", "Chain of Fools", and more. The “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” TRIBUTE includes Valerie, a 5-piece band, and 3 background vocalists.

For more information on the Aretha Franklin Tribute, please visit: Eissey Campus Theatre | Performing Artists at the Eissey (palmbeachstate.edu)