Hollywood-California is very fortunate to be home to many celebrities, (i.e, movies stars, sports
stars, literary stars, and musical stars from different genres.
Matriarch of the blues, legendary singer Etta James was honored with the 2,223rd star on the world
famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star for Ms. James was unveiled at 7080 Hollywood Blvd., near
The Gateway of the Walk of Fame at Hollywood and LaBrea.
stars, literary stars, and musical stars from different genres.
Matriarch of the blues, legendary singer Etta James was honored with the 2,223rd star on the world
famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star for Ms. James was unveiled at 7080 Hollywood Blvd., near
The Gateway of the Walk of Fame at Hollywood and LaBrea.
Johnny Grant, honorary Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee,
presided over the event, and Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce,
spoke on behalf of the Chamber. Participating at the event were Congresswoman Maxine Waters of the
35th Congressional District and Congresswoman Diane Watson of the 33rd Congressional District.
Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, Etta James is one of the great song stylist of American
popular music. Her influence on others singers spans generations from Diana Ross, to Janis Joplin to
Bonnie Raitt- and her 1960 treatment of
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