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Mark J. Terrill Associated Press PUBLIC VIEWING FOR ETTA JAMES Christy James, left, with her children, daughter Donaka Etta James and son Davi, wait for a public viewing of the late blues singer Etta James in Inglewood on Friday. The children are the singer's grandchildren. -
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 1974, photo, Muhammad Ali plays a few notes on the piano as singer Etta James looks on. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press the singer died early Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Riverside Community Hospital. De Leon says the cause of death is complications of leukemia. -
Etta James is seen in an October 26, 1985 file photograph. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday, January 20, 2012. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years. -
In this, April 6, 1987, photo, singer Etta James performs at the Vine St. Bar & Grill in Hollywood, Calif. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press the singer died early Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Riverside Community Hospital. De Leon says the cause of death is complications of leukemia. -
Etta James performs at the Hollywood Bowl with the Roots band, August 12, 1992. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday, January 20, 2012. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years. -
Etta James headlined at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1991. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday, January 20, 2012. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years. -
Etta James Blues legend & Hall of Fame inductee Etta James comes to Sacramento credit Sonny Mediania emailed in promo photo by mike@thrasherpresents.com -
Etta James performs at the Orange County Blues Festival, Dana Point, September 26, 1993. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday, January 20, 2012. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years. -
Etta James performs at the Playboy Jazz Festival, June 17, 1990. James, the legendary rhythm and blues singer, has died, her son said Friday, January 20, 2012. She was 73 and had been in failing health for years. -
FILE - This Nov. 24, 2008 file photo Etta James arrives at the premiere of "Cadillac Records" in Los Angeles. James, the feisty rhythm and blues singer whose raw, passionate vocals anchored many hits and made the yearning ballad "At Last" an enduring anthem for weddings, commercials and even President Barack Obama, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. She was 73. James had been suffering from dementia and kidney problems, and was battling leukemia. In December 2011, her physician announced that her leukemia was terminal. -
FILE - In this Friday, April 18, 2003, photo, legendary singer Etta James points to her star after an unveiling ceremony on the Walk of Fame, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press the singer died early Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Riverside Community Hospital. De Leon says the cause of death is complications of leukemia. -
FILE - In this April 29, 2006 photo, Etta James performs during the 2006 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. James, the feisty rhythm and blues singer whose raw, passionate vocals anchored many hits and made the yearning ballad "At Last" an enduring anthem for weddings, commercials and even President Barack Obama, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. She was 73. James had been suffering from dementia and kidney problems, and was battling leukemia. In December 2011, her physician announced that her leukemia was terminal. -
FILE - In this Saturday, June 19, 2004, photo, Etta James & The Roots Band perform at the 26th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press the singer died early Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Riverside Community Hospital. De Leon says the cause of death is complications of leukemia. -
FILE - In this Jan. 13, 1993, photo, singer Etta James, left, gets a hug from fellow singer K d Lang as she is inducted to the Rock and Roll hall fame, in Los Angeles. The singer's manager says Etta James has died in Southern California. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press the singer died early Friday, Jan. 20, 2012 at Riverside Community Hospital. De Leon says the cause of death is complications of leukemia. -
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3-time Grammy winner ETAA JAMES & the Roots Band promotion Photo. PHOTO CREDIT: Anthony Montes De Oca/ 2006 -
FILE - In this April 29, 2006 photo, Etta James performs during the 2006 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. James, the feisty rhythm and blues singer whose raw, passionate vocals anchored many hits and made the yearning ballad "At Last" an enduring anthem for weddings, commercials and even President Barack Obama, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. She was 73. James had been suffering from dementia and kidney problems, and was battling leukemia. In December 2011, her physician announced that her leukemia was terminal. -
Etta James 1997, performs at Lake Tahoe. -
Etta James performs during the 2006 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans on Saturday, April 29, 2006. -
ETTA JAMES, the powerhouse jazz, blues and soul singer known for hits such as 'Something's Got A Hold on Me' and 'At Last,' has died from complications from leukemia. The multi-Grammy winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee was 73. PICTURED: May 27, 2007 - Aptos, California - Singer Etta James performs live at the 15th Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival in Aptos Village Park.
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