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For more than half a century, Etta James defined the quintessential rhythm & blues singer. With a discography spanning more than five decades, she transcended every category and every style. Since the 1950s, the great Etta James has been a major musical force as well as a hitmaker, and she has received numerous honors, including 6 Grammy Awards®, among them the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her entire career. In 1993, Etta James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and she is also immortalized in Hollywood with her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Throughout her career, Etta James created and built a catalog of remarkable diversity and depth, including R&B, blues, soul, pop, and jazz recordings. Etta James transcends all musical genres and styles, and she has been cited as a major influence by a host of female singers, from Janis Joplin and Irma Thomas to Christina Aguilera and Adele.