Etta James Artis Mills
While she was married to him she got involved in several legal issues like drug addiction and possession.
Etta james artis mills. Remembering etta james inside her sons donto and samettos legal battle against husband artis mills july 27 2020 by comfort omovre etta james was known for her spectacular voice that had the power to move one to tears and despite her brilliant career her latter years were marred with legal battles between her husband and sons. According to de leons statements in court filings etta apparently had moved in with her son donto and filed for divorce from artis mills who was also her road manager. They also severed prison for several years. Both started performing with their mother donto played drums at montreux in 1993 and sametto played bass guitar circa 2003.
1969 married together they were parents of two sons. The 73 year old singers doctor disclosed last week that james is terminally ill with chronic leukemia dementia and kidney problems. Etta james performing new p 2011 the singers spouse artis mills and her two sons have sparred over control of her fortune and medical care in court throughout the year. Legal difficulties and drug addiction.
In 1969 etta got married to artis mills. James was married to artis mills from 1969 until her death in 2012. She died on january 20 2012 in riverside california. As a married couple they became parents twice.
Im only trying to take care of etta james mills said friday after a riverside court hearing on the singers estate. She was married to artis mills. Etta james was born on january 25 1938 in los angeles california usa as jamesetta hawkins. Etta was interested in singing since she was a baby girl.
The husband of blues. The petition is opposed by james son donto james of moreno valley.