January's birthday musician is...
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Five Fast Facts About Etta James:
1) Etta James picked her stage name by rearranging her real name, Jamesetta Hawkins.
2) She was born in Los Angeles, California and lived there most of her life.
3) By five years old Etta James was already known for her ability to sing gospel music. She recorded her first song at age 16 and had a solo career the next year.
4) Etta James performed throughout her life, even releasing an album in late 2011 (only a few months before her death).
5) In the movie, Cadillac Records, Etta James was portrayed by Beyonce'. Her songs have been covered by many other great singers, including Jason Mraz, Celine Dion, and Christina Aguilera.
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Kindergarten through fifth grade then watched a clip from a 1962 television show of Etta James singing Something's Got a Hold on Me.
1) Etta James picked her stage name by rearranging her real name, Jamesetta Hawkins.
2) She was born in Los Angeles, California and lived there most of her life.
3) By five years old Etta James was already known for her ability to sing gospel music. She recorded her first song at age 16 and had a solo career the next year.
4) Etta James performed throughout her life, even releasing an album in late 2011 (only a few months before her death).
5) In the movie, Cadillac Records, Etta James was portrayed by Beyonce'. Her songs have been covered by many other great singers, including Jason Mraz, Celine Dion, and Christina Aguilera.
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Kindergarten through fifth grade then watched a clip from a 1962 television show of Etta James singing Something's Got a Hold on Me.