by Bman | Jun 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, The Montreux Years, from Etta James and it's dynamite. Opening with Breakin' Up Somebody's Home, Etta James hits like a truck on lead vocal, supported by Herman Roscoe Ernest III on drums, Ronnie...
by Bman | Jan 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her career in 1954, she gained fame with hits...
by Bman | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Etta James January 25, 1938 - January 20, 2012. How many people have fallen in love while listening to the song "At Last" or shed a tear when listening to "I'd Rather Go Blind" or danced with delight and empowerment when the song "Tell Mama" would come on? That was...
by Bman | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Etta James, the powerful blues voice behind the chart-topping 1961 evergreen "At Last," has died after a lengthy struggle with leukemia. She was 73.Her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, first confirmed the news to CNN. "This is a tremendous loss for the...
by Bman | Dec 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Beth Hart (born January 24, 1972) is an American singer who became famous with the hit "LA Song (Out of This Town)", which aired during Episode 17 of the 10th and final season of Beverly Hills, 90210. While playing the Los Angeles clubs, she enlisted bassist Tal...
