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Pioneering R&B Singer Etta James Dead at 73 |
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Best known for her 1961 hit "At Last," James was discovered by Johnny Otis, who died earlier this week, and first hit the charts as a teenager with the song "Roll with Me Henry," aka "The Wallflower." Her other signature numbers included "Tell Mama" and "I'd Rather Go Blind." Throughout her career, James easily moved between soul, R&B, jazz and blues. She won six Grammys and was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A huge inspiration to generations of performers, Etta James was portrayed by Beyonce in the 2008 film Cadillac Records. Adele also has cited her as one of her main inspirations. James' song "Something's Got a Hold On Me" was just performed by a contestant on American Idol this past week. In addition, "Good Feeling," the current hit by rapper Flo Rida, features a vocal sample of that same song. In a statement, the Recording Academy said of James, "Her music knew no boundaries as she explored diverse genres including blues, soul, R&B, rock and roll, gospel and jazz. She will forever be remembered for her timeless ballad �At Last,� and a powerful voice that will echo around the world for generations to come." |
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| - Posted Friday 20 January 2012 | Source: © ABC News Radio - | ||
