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Etta James was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a strong musical setting, starting when she was only five years old. As she grew as a singer, she grew more interested in R&B and jazz styles. She cut her first album At Last in 1960 with her most famous song, "At Last." As she grew older she explored and performed in the genres of rock, jazz, and blues. She won six Grammys, seventeen Blues Music Awards, and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Blues Hall of Fame, and the Grammy Hall of Fame. She died on January 20, 2012, after battling leukemia for a year. She was an amazing singer whose life story inspires many to be confident in who they are.
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