Etta James quizzes
Etta James, one of the most powerful voices in blues and soul, left an unforgettable mark on music history. Her timeless hits continue to influence generations of artists across genres.
Practice Questions
Q:What was Etta James’s birth name?
A:Her birth name was Jamesetta Hawkins.
Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles in 1938. She reversed her first name to create her stage name, a clever move that added personality and memorability to her identity.
Q:Where and when was Etta James born?
A:She was born in Los Angeles in 1938.
Born on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, Etta James grew up in a challenging environment but found refuge and expression in singing from a young age through church and gospel music.
Etta James Fact Sheet
| Born | Jamesetta Hawkins was born in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 1938. |
| Died | January 20, 2012 |
| Top Albums | At Last! (1960), Tell Mama (1968), The Second Time Around (1961), Life, Love & The Blues (1998), Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday (1994), Matriarch of the Blues (2000), Blue Gardenia (2001), Time After Time (1995), Let's Roll (2003), Seven Year Itch (1988). |
| Top Songs | At Last (1960), I'd Rather Go Blind (1967), A Sunday Kind of Love (1960), Stormy Weather (1960), Something's Got A Hold On Me, I Just Want to Make Love to You, Trust in Me (1960), All I Could Do Was Cry (1960), My Dearest Darling (1960), Tell Mama (1967). |
| Grammys | 3 won and 17 nominated. |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 Top-10 Hit |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. |
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