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Etta James

Etta James

American singer
Powerful blues belter who recorded many enduring hits, including "At Last," "Tell Mama," and "I'd Rather Go Blind."
BornJanuary 25, 1938
HometownLos Angeles, California, United States
Net worth$1 million
Height5'3" (1.60m)
SpouseArtis Mills
ChildrenDonto James
ParentsDorothy Hawkins
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