Jamesetta Hawkins, born January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles to a teenage prostitute, never knew her father and grew up in various foster homes. She became a major recording and performance artist under the name “Etta James”. She passed away on January 20, 2012 in Riverside, California.
Reinhard Kargl
Journalist and media professional currently based in Los Angeles, California. Focusing on science and technology.