According to Brittanica, at the age of 14, bandleader Johnny Otis discovered James and took her under his wing. She was performing with a street corner doo-wop group called the Creolettes. Later, the ...

James was discovered as a teen by talent scout Johnny Otis. Her career took off in the '60s with hits like "All I Could Do Was Cry" and "At Last." She died in 2012. Originally broadcast in 1994. This ...

MANSFIELD - Over the next two weekends, theater-goers will get a glimpse at the tortured life behind the voice of Etta James. Theatre 166 will present "At Last: An Evening with Etta James," which is ...

All week we're revisiting archival interviews with key figures in early rock and roll, rockabilly and R&B. Singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout Johnny Otis got his start leading a big band ...

Bobby Murray played guitar with Etta James for 22 years. But the Ferndale resident's last contact with the late singing legend was verbal rather than musical. "A couple of weeks ago, I called her son ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Some voices don’t just sing—they tell stories, stir emotions, and leave a permanent mark on your soul. Etta James was one of those artists. Her voice had the power to make you fall ...

The singer's spouse, Artis Mills, and her two sons have sparred over control of her fortune and medical care in court throughout the year. By Sofia M. Fernandez Etta James Performing New - P 2011 The ...

An upcoming show will tell the story of R&B legend Etta James. It’s not a tribute show or like a biopic, according to its producers. It’s a party. “We’re going to have a great time. We’re also going ...