thedailywhat:

RIP: Etta James, the legendary genre-spanning singer who gave the world many memorable hits including “At Last” and “The Wallflower,” has passed away. She was 73.

James, who was diagnosed with leukemia 2010, had been in poor health for some time.

Affectionately known as Miss Peaches, the Matriarch of R&B had multiple Grammys to her name, and was inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.

Incidentally, the man who discovered James, Johnny Otis, passed away just yesterday.

Below: James sings “Something’s Got A Hold On Me” in 1962.

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thedailywhat:

RIP: Poly Styrene (born Marianne Joan Elliott-Said), iconic frontwoman for pioneering punk rock band X-Ray Spex and acclaimed “archetype for the modern-day feminist punk,” passed away yesterday from breast cancer. She was 53.

From the singer’s official Twitter feed: “We can confirm that the beautiful Poly Styrene, who has been a true fighter, won her battle on Monday evening to go to higher places.”

Oh Death, up yours!

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