“It never happened.” He even asked James, a longtime friend, and she told him, “He kissed me on the cheek once.”ĭuring Etta’s early days at Chess, she was very open in having a relationship with Harvey Fuqua, member of the Moonglows and later played a pivotal role in the formation of Motown Records. “Now, my father was no angel, but (he) was never caught in an affair,” Chess said. According to Marshall Chess, son of Leonard Chess, he had these words to say concerning the issue of this affair: Now for a woman to confess her trials of domestic abuse, her mindset of being an addict and other uncensored tidbits, having an affair with the boss would have easily been a drop in the bucket – unless it never happened. For instance, while the film plays heavily on a romantic relationship with Chess Records head, Leonard Chess, this information was never once mentioned in Etta’s autobiography. Once you indulge yourself in her life, you quickly comprehend the fierce spirit, complexities and facts never fully realized in the Beyonce produced film, Cadillac Records. Of course we all saw Beyonce’s “role” in the movie Cadillac Records but unfortunately that role was not the factual life of Etta James.įor those of you who’ve never read the the autobiography of Etta James, Rage To Survive, I strongly encourage you to check out this book. With that said, it greatly disappoints me that in light of her authenticity, this truth has failed to be depicted on the screens of Hollywood. That is the stern virtue that I highly respect in the artistry and legend of Ms. Their truth is not built with the intent of gimmick-like controversy but a “need” to be true to themselves no matter the cost. In a world filled with smoke and mirrors, it always inspires me to see and experience artists who exude a powerful sense of truth.
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