Beyonce Writes A Farewell Message to Etta James

Friday morning, after the news hit that Etta James had passed, at the age of 73, Beyonce penned a personal message on her web site. She wrote:

“This is a huge loss. Etta James was one of the greatest vocalists of our time. I am so fortunate to have met such a queen. Her musical contributions will last a lifetime. Playing Etta James taught me so much about myself, and singing her music inspired me to be a stronger artist. When she effortlessly opened her mouth, you could hear her pain and triumph. Her deeply emotional way of delivering a song told her story with no filter. She was fearless, and had guts. She will be missed.”

[Beyonce Online]