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I was originally like a punker, know what I mean, like the punks are today, I'd spit in a minute.
Etta James
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Etta James
Age: 73 †
Born: 1938
Born: January 25
Died: 2012
Died: January 20
Jazz Musician
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Jamesetta Hawkins
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