Etta James: Singer of At Last Dies at 73

Etta James was an American singer. Born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, she began singing in church as a child.

Her signature song "At Last" (1960) became a standard. She also recorded "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "Tell Mama" and moved between blues, soul, jazz and rock. She won six Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement award, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

She struggled with heroin addiction for years. She had leukemia and dementia late in life. James died in Riverside, California, on January 20, 2012, at age 73.

Achievements: Six Grammy Awards, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1993).

Birth: January 25, 1938 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Singer.

Interesting Facts: Beyonce played her in the film Cadillac Records.