Jayne Thomas, Author at Soul & Mod

In 1960 Etta was to sign with Chess records, by it’s co-founder Leonard Chess. At Chess Records, Etta James’s musical style was to further come into it’s own. Here she was able to apply and showcase her musical versatility to several musical genres. This becomes apparent when listening to her recordings on Chess records and their subsidiary record labels. Her …

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Etta James’s Early Life & Early Recordings

20th July 201729th June 2024 - by Jayne Thomas

Etta James was born in Los Angeles, California on January 25, 1938. Her mother, Dorothy Hawkins, was to give birth to her at the age of fourteen. She was given the name of Jamesetta Hawkins. Her father was unknown and therefore as a consequence of her parentage, she went on to live with several foster parents in her younger years. …

Author: Jayne Thomas

Etta James – A Selection & Brief Discussion Of Her Recordings At Chess Records

Etta James’s Early Life & Early Recordings