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Motown great recounts friendship with Aretha Franklin

Abdul "Duke" Fakir says he has stopped going to funerals in recent years due to the pain of losing so many close friends. But he says he won't miss the chance to pay his final respects to longtime friend Aretha Franklin. (Aug. 22)            

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21:51 on August 22 2018

Motown great recounts friendship with Aretha Franklin

USA Today Music — Abdul "Duke" Fakir says he has stopped going to funerals in recent years due to the pain of losing so many close friends. But he says he won't miss the chance to pay... more info
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