Name: Jamesetta Hawkins
Born place: Los Angeles, California, US
Born date: January 25, 1938
Parents: The mother Dorothy Hawkins and the father Rudolf Wanderone
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Dyed Blonde
Build: Large
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Multiracial
Other names: Miss Peaches
Spouse: Artis Mills m.-1969-present
Children: Two sons, Donto and Sametto James
Occupation: singer-songwriter
Years active: 1954 – present
Studies: Musical studies
Biography and Career:
Etta James started to sing since she was five years old. In 1950 her family moved in San Francisco and there she made a band with some other girls and started to sing under the protection of band leader Johnny Otis.
The girls were very good and in s very short time they recorded a song and relea
sed it and were very good because all the people liked. In 1955 the band was named "The Peaches".
The leader band discovered Etta that she has a great voice and a lot of talent and recorded just with her the same song. He was amazed by the results and when the girls sang in nightclubs, Etta sang alone her songs. It was a real success for her and for the band in the same time.
With the band Etta made a great career but they split up and Etta continued her career alone and started to record and release many songs. She signed many contracts with famous music producers and released many songs.
She continued her career and had a big success and today she still is a good and famous singer.
Why is Etta James famous?
Etta James is famous because she is a big and talented singer who appeared in the entire world with her famous songs. She is one of the best blues, R&B, rock & roll, jazz and soul singer and is appreciated and admired by many people.
Why do we like Etta James?
Etta James is a very talented singer from Los Angeles and she made a great career like singer since she was a little girl. She worked a lot to became who is today and we like her because is a great woman and singer in the same time.
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