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Etta James was an iconic American singer known for her singing in multiple genres such as gospel, blues, jazz, R&B etc.
Etta James was an iconic American singer known primarily for her work in the genres of R&B, jazz, and blues. Her well-known hits include "At Last", "Tell Mama" and "I'd Rather Go Blind". She won a total of five Grammy Awards during her career and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1938</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Etta James is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 25, 1938, Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recorded 1st Song</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 16, Etta recorded her first song, 'The Wallflower (Roll with Me Henry)', which became an instant hit.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Breakthrough Single 'At Last'</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1960, Etta released one of her most successful and acclaimed singles, 'At Last'.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>In 1968, Etta was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the first female artists.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Blues Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Etta James is inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Etta James Passes Away</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 20, 2012, Etta passed away at the age of 73 after a long battle with leukemia.</div></div></div>
Etta James was an American R&B singer known as the "Queen of Soul" who passed away in 2012. She was born on January 25th, 1938 and was 73 years old when she died. She is best known for her iconic R&B hits, such as "At Last," "Tell Mama," and "I'd Rather Go Blind."
