Jamesetta Hawkins, professionally known as Etta James, was a popular American singer who performed in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul. She is known for her powerful and emotive voice. She began her music career in the 1950s and gained recognition with her hit songs like "The Wallflower" and "Good Rockin' Daddy." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame called hers "one of the greatest voices of her century" and says she is "forever the matriarch of blues." If are you curious to know more about Etta James, then just start this quiz. So let's start!
1. What year Etta James made her professional singing career debut?
A. 1973
B. 1939
C. 1945
D. 1954
2. Which year Etta James' debut studio album, released "At Last!" was released?
A. 1979
B. 1965
C. 1960
D. 1989
3. Etta James was known for her powerful voice and captivating performances in which genre?
A. Jazz
B. Blues
C. Country
D. Rock and Roll
4. In which year Etta James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
A. 2018
B. 2008
C. 2010
D. 2020
5. Which song by Etta James was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "American Pie"?
A. Fire
B. At Last
C. Tell Mama
D. Trust In Me
6. Which of the following year Etta James' autobiography "At Last: My Journey" published?
A. 1990
B. 1999
C. 1995
D. 1989
7. Which song by Etta James was featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Great Gatsby"?
A. Trust In Me
B. A Sunday Kind of Love
C. All I Could Do Was Cry
D. I Just Want to Make Love to You
8. Etta James portrayed which iconic blues singer in the 2008 film "Cadillac Records"?
A. Ma Rainey
B. Bessie Smith
C. Billie Holiday
D. Dinah Washington
9. Which of the following year Etta James' album "Seven Year Itch" was released?
A. 1984
B. 1988
C. 1978
D. 1998
10. Which year Etta James' song "A Sunday Kind of Love" was released?
A. 1971
B. 1991
C. 1961
D. 1981
11. What year Etta James received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2018
D. 2020
12. Etta James won how many Grammy Awards throughout her career?
A. Two
B. Five
C. Six
D. Ten
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