James was married to Artis Mills from 1969 until her death in 2012. James had two sons, Donto James and Sametto James, born to different fathers.

What is Etta James ethnicity?

Jamesetta Hawkins was born in Los Angeles on 25 Jan 1938, the illegitimate daughter of a 14-year-old African-American girl and a white father whom James never met.

Is Minnesota Fats Etta James biological father?

She was born Jamesetta Hawkins to 14-year-old Dorothy Hawkins and an unknown white father, although James maintained he was the pool shark Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone, and was raised at first in Los Angeles by adoptive parents.

Is Etta James Black or white?

*Etta James was born on this date in 1938. She was a Black singer. Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles to 14-year-old Dorothy Hawkins. James’ father was white and has never been identified but James speculated that he was the pool player, Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone.

What happened to Muddy Waters?

Muddy Waters died in his sleep from heart failure, at his home in Westmont, Illinois, on April 30, 1983, from cancer-related complications.

What did Etta James think of Beyonce?

NEW YORK — Etta James says she was joking when she said she “can’t stand Beyonce” and would “whip” the singer for performing James’ hit “At Last” at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama. The 71-year-old singer tells the New York Daily News she “didn’t really mean anything” by her remarks at a concert last week.

Was Minnesota Fats a real person?

Minnesota Fats, the boastful billiard wizard whose real name was Rudolf Wanderone Jr., died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee. His age is and always has been in dispute.

Who is the skunk on masked singer?

Singer Faith Evans was unmasked as the Skunk on the eleventh episode of Season 6, “Group A Finale.” She didn’t stink — actually, the show’s panelists argued that her performance might be one of the best in “Masked Singer” history.