Singer Etta James in LA hospital (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

Blues legend Etta James is in a stable condition after suffering complications during abdominal surgery in Los Angeles, her manager has confirmed.

The singer, 69, has been in hospital since the operation in mid-June.

She was due to tour with BB King and Al Green this summer, but will not be able to make any dates before late August.

"If it had been left solely up to her, she would have checked herself out of the hospital and started the tour regardless," the star's manager said.

"However, her doctor advised that were she to do so, it would put her at very great risk."
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[GCP]

1. I like Etta

I hope she pulls through

[WinkyDink]

2. I had a ticket to see her on August 6. Al Green is replacing her.

[Hotler]

3. Healing vibes out to Mrs. Etta James here...

I'm a big fan of Mrs. Etta and Maynard. Nobody makes me cry like Etta when she sings blues, and not only could Maynard play big horn, he always seemed to put together the best bands.

[elshiva]

4. That is one wonderful, tough woman.

Praying that she pulls through.


BB KING AND AL GREEN! At least she's among equals. :)

[tool_of_the_people]

5. Thinking of Etta tonight

and sending positive thoughts. Lots of good memories with her songs.

[Zomby Woof]

6. All my best to her

Nini and I claim "At Last" as our song. She's a wonderful performer.

[stuntcat]

7. yes, vibes for Etta

:loveya:

[wildhorses]

8. hang tough etta --

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~healing energy and positive vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[tool_of_the_people]

9. Chaka Khan, replacement.

I like Chaka, but not the best choice in my opinion for Blues fans. Maybe Joan Armatrading might have been a better choice for a woman replacement. Her new CD is some good blues.
Perhaps Chaka just has a free schedule.

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