Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Musicology - Miscellaneous, University of Michigan, language: English, abstract: Etta James sets out to be a great musician right from an early age of five. The presence of influential music tutors and producers in her life such as Johnny Otis provided a conducive environment for her career growth which had initially kicked off quite slowly. Even though her personal and musical life were filled with challenges such as a troubled childhood and drug abuse, Etta grew in the music industry to become one of the most influential and celebrated Rhythms and Blues artiste. Her contributions to the entertainment industry have been of great significance to the prevailing music trends in the world today