This section provides brief answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Etta James' husband.
Question 1: Who was Etta James' husband?
Etta James was married to three men: Harvey Fuqua, Artis Mills, and Donto James.
Question 2: Who was Etta James' most famous husband?
Etta James' most famous husband was Artis Mills, a musician who played bass in her band. They were married from 1969 to 1982.
Question 3: How did Etta James meet her husband?
Etta James met Artis Mills in the early 1960s. They were both musicians, and they started playing together in her band.
Question 4: How long was Etta James married to Artis Mills?
Etta James was married to Artis Mills for over a decade, from 1969 to 1982.
Question 5: Did Etta James have any children with Artis Mills?
Etta James had two children with Artis Mills: a son named Donto James Jr. and a daughter named Sametto James.
Question 6: What happened to Artis Mills after he divorced Etta James?
After he divorced Etta James, Artis Mills continued to work as a musician. He died in 2010.
Summary: Etta James was married to three men, but her most famous marriage was to Artis Mills. They were married for over a decade and had two children together.
Transition to the next article section: Artis Mills was a major influence on Etta James' life and career. He helped her to overcome her addiction to heroin and to focus on her music. Their relationship was tumultuous, but it ultimately helped James to become one of the most successful and respected singers of her generation.
