Musician Dictionary

Etta James

American singer (1938–2012)

DescriptionAmerican singer (1938–2012)
Source: Wikidata
Born1938-01-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceLos Angeles Los Angeles
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2012-01-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathRiverside Riverside
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecording artist singer-songwriter singer jazz musician musician jazz singer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Voice typecontralto
Source: Wikidata
Genresgospel music rhythm and blues rock and roll jazz soul blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsElektra Cadet Records Chess Records Modern Records Island Records RCA Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofBetty & Dupree Etta James & The Peaches The Ecuadors Etta James And The Peaches Etta & Harvey Betty And Dupree
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

E James E. James E.James Eita James Ellta James Etta Etta "Miss Peaches" James Etta J Rogers Etta Lames Etta “Miss Peaches” James James James Etta James, Etta Jamesetta Hawkins Jamesetta Rogers Miss Etta James Miss Peaches エタ・ジェイムス

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Identifiers

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