Etta James, a legendary US singer, who sang a variety of genres over the years, she sang just about everything from blues to R&B to rock n’ roll to gospel and jazz, she passed away today, after a battle of leukemia. Etta is famous for hit songs such as, “Dance With Me Henry”, “At Last”, “Tell Mama”, and “I’d Rather Go Blind”.

Etta, first started singing at the age of 5, and she got her start at singing for church choirs in Los Angeles. At the age of 14, Etta started listening to doo wop music after her mother died, and Etta formed her own musical group, the Creolettes. Her talent was first discovered by Johnny Otis (who also passed away just a few days ago), and he was the one who helped get the Creolettes signed to Modern Records.

She started a solo career in 1960 and she continued to perform & make music ever since then before her death. Etta James was 73 years old.

Kev