Which artist was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin, at her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was not just a first for a woman; she defined a moment of recognition for the soul genre in rock'n'roll. Her performance at the event was so powerful that it left the audience and other musicians in awe, reaffirming her title as the "Queen of Soul" in a world dominated by rock. This recognition solidified her status as a timeless icon in music history.