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Also Known As Jamesetta Hawkins
Born January 25, 1938 • Los AngelesCalifornia
Died January 20, 2012 (aged 73) • RiversideCalifornia
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2004)Grammy Award (2003)Grammy Award (1994)Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1993)

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