Etta James FAQs: Facts, Rumors, Birthdate, Net Worth, Sexual Orientation and much more!
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Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25 1938 - January 20 2012) was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues rhythm and blues rock and roll soul gospel and jazz. Starting her career in 1954 she gained fame with hits such as Roll With Me Henry At Last Tell Mama Something's Got a Hold on Me and I'd Rather Go Blind for which she wrote the lyrics.
When is Etta James's birthday?
Etta James was born on the , which was a Tuesday. Etta James's next birthday would be in 38 days (would be turning 88years old then).
How old would Etta James be today?
Today, Etta James would be 87 years old. To be more precise, Etta James would be 31778 days old or 762672 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Etta James? Is there a Etta James action figure?
We would think so. You can find a collection of items related to Etta James right here.
What was Etta James's zodiac sign?
Etta James's zodiac sign was Aquarius.
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The ruling planets of Aquarius are Saturn and Uranus. Therefore, Etta James's lucky days were Sundays and Saturdays and lucky numbers were: 4, 8, 13, 17, 22 and 26. Blue, Blue-green, Grey and Black were Etta James's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Aquarius include: Legitimacy, Investigative spirit and Pleasing personality. Negative character traits could be: Inconsistency, Disinclination and Detachment.Was Etta James gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Etta James was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
12% of all voters think that Etta James was gay (homosexual), 18% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 71% like to think that Etta James was actually bisexual.
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Is Etta James still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Etta James is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
Are there any photos of Etta James's hairstyle or shirtless?
Well, we don't have any of that kind, but here is a normal photo.
Photo by: Louis Ramirez, License: CC-BY-SA-2.0, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:ETTA_JAMES.jpg
How old was Etta James when he/she died?
Etta James was 73 years old when he/she died.
Was Etta James hot or not?
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When did Etta James die? How long ago was that?
Etta James died on the 20th of January 2012, which was a Friday. The tragic death occurred 13 years ago.
Do you have a photo of Etta James?
There you go. This is a photo of Etta James or something related.
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Where was Etta James born?
Etta James was born in Los Angeles.
Did Etta James do drugs? Did Etta James smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Etta James did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Etta James do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Where did Etta James die?
Etta James died in Riverside, California.
What are other names for Etta James? Does Etta James have an alias?
Etta James is also know as Miss Peaches and The Matriarch of R&B.
What bands was Etta James in? Which artists did Etta James work with?
There are a few bands and artists Etta James collaborated with, for example: Harvey Fuqua,Johnny Otis and Sugar Pie DeSanto.
Which record label was Etta James signed to? What record labels was Etta James with in the past?
Etta James had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Argo Records, Cadet Records, Chess Records, Crown Records, EMI, Elektra Records, Island Records, MCA Records, Modern Records, PolyGram, Private Music, RCA Records, Universal Records, Verve Records and Virgin Records.
When did Etta James retire? When did Etta James end the active career?
Etta James retired in 2012, which is more than 13 years ago.
When did Etta James's career start? How long ago was that?
Etta James's career started in 1954. That is more than 71 years ago.
What kind of music did Etta James do? What genre was Etta James?
Etta James was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Etta James is best known for are: Blues, Gospel music, Jazz, Rhythm and blues, Rock and roll and Soul music.
What was Etta James's real name?
Etta James's full given name was Jamesetta Hawkins.
Who are similar musical artists to Etta James?
José Miguel Class, Ann Catley, Lee Areum, Davetta Sherwood and Lise Darly are musical artists that are similar to Etta James. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Etta James doing now?
As mentioned above, Etta James died 13 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Etta James's life as well as your comments below.
What is Etta James's net worth in 2025? How much does Etta James earn?
According to various sources, Etta James's net worth has grown significantly in 2025. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Etta James's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.