Just because 97 Rock doesn’t spin the Queen of Soul doesn’t mean she isn’t a very important piece of American music history.  The first woman to ever be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame passed away Thursday at the age of 76.

Morning Bull shared classic rockers’ reactions to Aretha’s passing, including statements from Paul McCartney, Elton John, Peter Frampton, Ace Frehley and lots more.

Be sure to stick to the end, as promotions director Jickster shares his story of meeting Aretha, when she headlined Artpark a few years ago.

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