Artis Mills

Legendary blues singer Etta James passed away today at the age of 73, after a 2-year battle with leukemia. The "At Last" singer was surrounded by her husband Artis Mills and sons, Donto and Sametto, were at her side when she passed away this morning.James won six Grammys during her career and 17 Blues Music Awards. She was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, and the Grammy Hall of Fame in both 1999 and 2008. She had a successful music career for many decades, but also had...Read Full Story

Etta James (1938-2012) Etta James, perhaps best known as the voice behind the song “At Last”, passed yesterday morning in Riverside, California. Her powerful, versatile and emotionally direct voice could enliven the raunchiest blues as well as the subtlest love songs, most indelibly in her signature hit, “At Last”. Our condolences go out to her husband of 42 years, Artis Mills; her two sons, Donto and Sametto James; and her four grandchildren. Though her life was far from perfect, Ms. James...Read Full Story

Zines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Artis Mills". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the zine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this zine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story