Etta James
Birth nameJamesetta Hawkins
Also known as
  • Miss Peaches
  • The Matriarch of R&B
Born(1938-01-25)January 25, 1938
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 2012(2012-01-20) (aged 73)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Blues
  • R&B
  • soul
  • gospel
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1954–2012
Labels
  • Modern
  • Chess
  • MCA
  • Argo
  • Crown
  • Cadet
  • Island
  • PolyGram
  • Private
  • RCA
  • RCA Victor
  • Elektra
  • Virgin
  • EMI
  • Verve Forecast
  • Universal
Associated acts
  • Harvey Fuqua
  • Johnny Otis
  • Sugar Pie DeSanto