Music icon and vocal legend Etta James has died at the age of 73 after losing her battle with leukemia, according a report from CNN. She is survived by her husband, Artis Mills, and her two sons, who were all present at the time of singer's passing. 与血癌博斗的Etta James於73岁过世。 James' longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon, broke the news, saying, "This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world. She was a true original who could sing it all – her music defied category. He continued, "I worked with Etta for over 30 years. She was my friend and I will miss her always." James, who was born Jamesetta Hawkins, was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2010 and her health was slowly deteriorating ever since. Over the span of her career, James released classics such as the wedding favorite 'At Last' and iconic and inspirational tracks like 'Tell Mama,' 'All I Could Do Was Cry,' and 'Trust in Me.' Despite her battles with heroin and painkiller addiction throughout her life, James never disappeared from the music scene, treating fans to live performances and countless records boasting her inimitable and incomparable voice. James is a six-time Grammy Award winner, and has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame twice. She has also been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has won a slew of other venerable awards. Additionally, James has influenced countless artists over the years, including Beyonce, who portrayed the blues/R&B singer in the 2008 movie 'Cadillac Records' and performed 'At Last' for President Obama at his inaugural ball. Etta James是六座葛莱美奖得主，并已进入葛莱美名人堂两次，也已名列摇滚名人堂及 蓝调名人堂。 Rest in peace, Etta James. http://popcrush.com/etta-james-dead-73/ ---- 这位传奇女歌手是1950与1960年代间， 最成功的蓝调与节奏蓝调歌手， 曾荣获6座葛莱美奖与17座蓝调音乐奖！ 她在1993年时进入摇滚名人堂， 2001年进入蓝调名人堂， 并在1999与2008年进入共两次葛莱美名人堂！ Etta James的代表曲有 Dance With Me, Henry、Tell Mama、I'd Rather Go Blind及At Last等， 影响了各种不同范畴的音乐家， 除了Diana Ross、Janis Joplin、Shemekia Copeland、Alex Mills、Rod Stewart、 Hayley Williams与The Rolling Stones， 更包含了当红及前当红胖女歌手Adele与Christina Aguilera！ Etta曾於2003年进行胃绕道手术治疗， 成功减重超过90公斤， 愿此也能影响Christina Aguilera走回正途！ 缅怀时刻： Etta James - Dance With Me, Henry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGCg6HS6tu4 Etta James - Tell Mama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8pcNIGjJX0 Etta James - I'd Rather Go Blind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApNirMC9gM Etta James - At Last https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADDigK8LwyE （那麽老了现场还稳成这样是怎麽回事？0o0...） Etta James - Something's Got A Hold On Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzibSiJv8hc 歌手翻唱： Beyonce - I'd Rather Go Blind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kINgoe53Qjw Christina Aguilera - At Last https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xkh4vE4b7s&feature=related （这场必听，因为这女人可能也无法再诠释地那麽完美了！XDDDDD） Christina Aguilera - Something's Got A Hold On Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZFQgqhNoEI 歌曲取样： Avicii - Levels (Something's Got A Hold On Me) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ovdm2yX4MA&ob=av2e Flo Rida - Good Feeling (Something's Got A Hold On Me) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnnDqH6Wj8&ob=av2e -- 【Seizing My Days】 Britney Spears is my virtue, and Christina Aguilera is the demon I cling to. --

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