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Etta James' Funeral Becomes Paparazzi Event [VIDEO]

Lady K — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:19:10 +0000

Is it disrespectful to record a tribute at a funeral? Or am I just trippin’ ? Ms. Etta has been known to be Christina Aguilera’s biggest inspiration. As she states in the video below, she includes “At Last” in EVERY one of her sets, performances, shows, etc. She was honored to be performing as a tribute to the [...]

13 Year Old Sings Etta James With A Vengeance

Lady K — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:45:25 +0000

Talk about SOUL! Rachel Crow hasn’t even been around for 15 years and is already a powerhouse. Rachel was a finalist on the hit show “X-Factor” and each week showed the people she had something to say! This particular performance was her swan song, though. She had performed the Etta James classic the eve before [...]

Etta James Hospitalizated Again

frank.dawkins — Fri, 13 May 2011 21:15:31 +0000

According to reports legendary vocalist Etta James has been hospitalized in California with a potentially fatal blood infection, although her son says Etta will make a full recovery. Read more at WASHINGTON POST.com

Etta James Not Doing Well

frank.dawkins — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 05:04:06 +0000

Just recently we loss a musical icon Teena Marie, now there's sad news that Etta James is gravely ill.
EURweb is reporting that American music legend Etta James is gravely ill. James, who has been battling Alzheimer's disease, became sick with a blood infection and the MRSA superbug while undergoing treatment for an addiction to painkillers last year.