In response to an e-mail question asking Franklin whether she is interested in joining “Idol” as a judge or a mentor, the singer responded, “Yes I am interested as a judge!” Franklin, 70, is the legendary singer of 1960s hits such as “Respect,” “Chain of Fools” and “Baby I Love You.” She has won 18 Grammys during her career, and in 1987 she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
