Los Angeles, California (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) age 73 yrs’

Etta James, born Jamesetta Hawkins, was a legendary American singer. She was known for her powerful voice and versatility across blues, soul, jazz, and R&B. Her career spanned over five decades. Her journey was marked by iconic hits, personal struggles, and critical acclaim. 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. This was due in no small part to songs like “I’d Rather Go Blind” and “At Last.” Despite her continued drug problems, she earned a Grammy Award nomination for her 1973 eponymous album. In 2006, she released the album All the Way. In 2006, James released the album All the Way. It featured cover versions of songs by Prince, Marvin Gaye and James Brown. She participated in a tribute album for jazz great Ella Fitzgerald, called We Love Ella in 2007. Etta James is considered one of music’s most dynamic singers in music.