Etta James Looks Fantastic!

August 14, 2008 at 11:31am PST
Tags: American Idol, At Last, Etta James, gastric bypass, Hollywood Bowl
Photos: splashnewsonline.com

Grammy winning R & B legend Etta James, 69, performed at the Hollywood Bowl last night and she looked incredible!

She’s half the woman she used to be!

Since gastric bypass surgery in 2004, Etta has lost over 200 pounds. Her 1961 ballad, “At Last”, which is continually butchered at American Idol auditions and has been many a wedding couple’s first dance song, is still James’ calling card and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

We saw Etta perform at the House of Blues in 2000 and were blown away by the splendor, power and soul her voice carries. Even at almost 400 pounds, she was one of the sexiest women we’ve ever seen. We’re so glad to see her taking care of herself and getting healthy. We need that voice to be around for years to come.

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