Singer Etta James stands over her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in her honor April 18, 2003 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James displays her star with her grandchildren, Karissia and Savina James, during a ceremony honoring James on the Hollywood Walk of Fame April 18, 2003.
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Singer Etta James (R) is embraced by U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-CA) during a ceremony honoring James with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame April 18, 2003.
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Singer Etta James displays her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in her honor April 18, 2003 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James (C) displays her star with U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) (L) and U.S. Congresswoman Diane Watson (D-CA) (R) during a ceremony honoring James.
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Etta James singing with Roseanne.
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Recording Artist Etta James performs at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds Race Course on April 26, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Singer Etta James, Beyonce (C) and guests arrive at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James and singer/actress Beyonce arrive at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James (C) and guests arrive at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James (R) displays her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with her husband, Artist Mills (L), during a ceremony in her honor April 18, 2003 in Hollywood, California.
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Tina Knowles and singer Etta James arrive at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James and producer Sofia Sondervan arrive at the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' held at The Egyptian Theater on November 24, 2008 in Hollywood, California.
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Singer Etta James.
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