Let's continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with rhythm and blues singer Etta James. She got her start at the age of 15 when she was discovered by Johnny Otis, who we ...

When the New Times fax machine, which never sleeps or eats, always on guard for the next stunning press release, vomited up a notice that Etta James and the Roots were playing Old School Square (51 N.

Etta James’ voice could melt your heart (“At Last”), set it racing (“Wallflower,” aka “Roll With Me Henry”) – and cut straight through to the soul, on the fiery wings of an otherworldly blues growl ...

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 ...

Pictures: Etta James "It's a tremendous loss for her fans around the world," he said. "She'll be missed. A great American singer. Her music defied category." James had been suffering from dementia, ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Let's continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with rhythm and blues singer Etta James. She got her start at the age of 15 when she was ...

You said, work with me, Annie, then we said, roll with me, Henry. So one night, the young girl and myself that were - we were the same age. I think we were both like 16, and the older sister was like ...