Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 25, 1938, Etta James was a gospel prodigy. In 1954, she moved to Los Angeles to record "The Wallflower." Her career had begun to soar by 1960, due in no small part to songs like "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "At Last." Despite her conti...
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More than 37 years after making her first recording with her vocal trio the Peaches, legendary vocalist Etta James will on Aug.
James is survived by her husband of 42 years, Artis Mills and two sons, Donto and Sametto James. “Mom, I love you,” Donto James said during brief remarks. “When I get to the gates, can you please be there for me?”
Etta James was remembered at a service Saturday attended by hundreds of friends, family and fans as a woman who triumphed against all odds to break down cultural and musical barriers in a style that was unfailingly honest.