What is Etta James's full name?
Jamesetta Hawkins
Etta James nickname(s):
Miss Peaches, Miss Peaches, , The Matriarch of R&B
Etta James date of birth:
January 25, 1938
How old was Etta James when died?
73
Where was Etta James born?
Los Angeles, California, USA
When did Etta James die?
January 20, 2012
Where did Etta James die?
Riverside, California, USA
Why did Etta James die?
Complications of Leukemia
How tall is Etta James?
5' 3" (160 cm)
Etta James body shape:
Large
What color are Etta James's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Etta James's hair?
Dyed Blonde
Is Etta James gay or straight?
Straight
What is Etta James's ethnicity?
Black
What is Etta James nationality?
American
What is Etta James's occupation?
Singer
Etta James claim to fame:
Her Single "At Last"
What genre is Etta James's work?
Blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz, gospel
What instruments does Etta James play?
Vocals
Short Biography
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer who spanned a variety of music genres including blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, jazz and gospel. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower", "At Last", "Tell Mama", "Something's Got a Hold on Me", and "I'd Rather Go Blind" for which she wrote the lyrics. She faced a number of personal problems, including drug addiction, before making a musical resurgence in the late 1980s with the album Seven Year Itch.