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Famous as :
Blues singerBirth Name :
Jamesetta HawkinsBirth Date :
January 25, 1938Birth Place :
Los Angeles, California, USASpouse :
Artis Mills (since 1969)Claim to fame :
Single "The Wallflower (Dance with Me, Henry)" (1955)
Etta James Says Her Diss on Beyonce Knowles Is Just Joke
February 06, 2009 10:02:54Etta James admits to have fooled around when slamming Beyonce Knowles over the 27-year-old's "At Last" performance during Barack Obama's inauguration ball. On emphasizing the matter, she says that she is "a comedian besides a singer."
Etta says, "She's up here singing my song, now what am I gonna do? I'm a comedian besides a singer. I wasn't doing it to be hateful... I think I'm funny and she's not the only one I'll say something about." She then adds, "She got up there and sang it and didn't give me a chance to sing 'At Last'."
Beyonce Knowles Sings Church Bells as Etta James in 'Cadillac Records' Clip
November 27, 2008 04:11:47Another "Cadillac Records" has made its way out. While the previous clips show either Jeffrey Wright's Muddy Waters, Columbus Short's Little Walter or Mos Def's Chuck Berry, this clip focuses merely on Beyonce Knowles' character, Etta James.
Taking nearly 3 minutes to be watched, it highlights on the moment James is challenged by Adrien Brody's Leonard Chess to sing her Church Bells track, saying she is not woman enough for the song and asking her whether she knows about being in love. Taking the bait, James who is about to leave the recording studio steps back in front of the mic and sings the song whole-heartedly.
'Cadillac Records' Stars Glammed Up for Los Angeles Premiere
November 25, 2008 02:11:58A Los Angeles premiere event for "Cadillac Records" has been held on Monday, November 24, evening, at The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California. Benefiting Phoenix House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those affected by addiction, the gala saw the film's stars dressing up for the special occasion.
While scruffy Adrien Brody walked down the red carpet wearing a black suit, his co-star Beyonce Knowles came to the premiere dressed in a black Dolce & Gabbana dress with puff sleeves. Brody was accompanied by Elsa Pataky, whereas Knowles brought her mother, Tina Knowles, to the special evening.
'Cadillac Records' Teases Beyonce Knowles' Etta James Through TV Spot
October 25, 2008 10:10:26The first TV spot to drama musical "Cadillac Records" has recently made its way for fans enjoyment. Giving a taste to the music and drama happening around the movie that is based on a true event, it teases the performances of Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters and Beyonce Knowles as Etta James.
Chronicling rise and fall of influential R 'n' B record label, Chess Records, this Sony drama musical is set in 1950's Chicago. The story resolves around the lives of the label's recording artists, including Muddy Waters, Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf, Etta James and Chuck Berry, all of whom are considered to be America's musical legends.
Preparing for 'Cadillac', Beyonce Knowles Trained by Legendary Etta James
February 22, 2008 01:02:22Grammy-winning singer Beyonce Knowles is up for special treat as she will be coached by Etta James herself for her feature film role as the blues and R 'n' B legend. According to PageSix.com, the 26-year-old R 'n' B singer will star in "Cadillac Records" under the guidance of the 70-year-old hitmaker of timeless classic "At Last".
The news of James coaching the "Deja Vu" singer who also serves as the film's producer was broken by the Grammy Lifetime Achievement receiver herself. Talking to PageSix, she revealed that she will make Knowles works hard to be able to impersonate her, "Oh my god, she's going to have a hill to climb, because Etta James ain't been no angel! I kinda have a man's voice. It's a contralto, more bluesy, religious. I would really like to work with her on that."
Stevie Wonder's Rare Duet with Ella Fitzgerald Packed in CD
May 08, 2007 12:05:06
A rare footage of Stevie Wonder's duet with the late Ella Fitzgerald will be included in the diva's revived classics album "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady Of Song".
Grammy award winning song "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" was recorded in a duet version between Wonder and Fitzgerald in 1977. This song is among latest additions for the album that is due June 5 via Verne. Other artists also paying tribute through their covers are Michael Buble, KD Lang, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, Hank Jones, Ledesi, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Lizz Wright.
A Union Tour by B.B. King, Al Green and Etta James
March 17, 2007 10:03:54
Blues prodigy B.B. King, gospel singer Al Green and R&B songster Etta James are the threesome that will give blues fans in America the shake-up they have been dying for.
The three of them will appear in the event that is called "B.B. King Blues Festival". A total of 14 cities will be visited, beginning at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami on July 24 and ending at Kautz Ironstone Vineyards Theatre in Murphys, Calif on September 9. Other venues include Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Baltimore, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Dallas and Denver.
Revival of Ella Fitzgerald's Classics
March 17, 2007 10:03:22
As a tribute to the late jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, artists such as Michael Buble, KD Lang and Diana Krall have joined forces to make an album covering Ella's classics. The compilation will contain 13 tracks and is titled "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady Of Song."
Scheduled to release on June 5 via Verve, the album will also feature Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, Hank Jones, Ledesi, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Lizz Wright.
Starbucks Rocks with Chuck Berry DVD Documentary
June 03, 2006 11:06:35
American singer, guitarist, and composer Chuck Berry will have his DVD documentary "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" released as an exclusive DVD/CD version under Coffee merchant Starbucks.
"Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" actually is Taylor Hackford's 1987 feature which revolves around an all-star concert marking Berry's 60th birthday the year before. The show held at the Fox Theater in Berry's St. Louis hometown, featured a house band led by Keith Richards, with such guests as Eric Clapton, Etta James, and Linda Ronstadt among others. Besides, it also shows interview section with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, and Bruce Springsteen.
