Etta James performing at the 1975 Montreux Jazz Festival | Andrew Putler/Redferns. By 1975, Etta James was in her third decade in show business.

Etta’s father was rumored to be the famous pool player Minnesota Fats, a possibility the singer acknowledged. James first came to notice for her racy “Roll With Me, Henry” in 1955, which ...

Etta James appreciation: Simple lyrics took on deeper meaning when sung by Etta James. Her unmatched song styling helped bring West Coast R&B to prominence.