JANICE BARNETT - LP 1975

JANICE BARNETT

Janice Barnett is a vibrant beautiful woman with an amazing powerful voice. This petite former beauty queen has surprise many audiences across the nation with her astounding vocal abilities. She has an enthusiasm that is totally infectious and absolutely true.

In 1971, Janice became the opening act for Tina Turner. After seeing Janice perform, Tina sent for Janice to come to her dressing room where she offered her a job to become one of the Ikettes. Janice father Linton said "No Way!" So she took a record deal instead with Fantasy Records out of New York City opening for Kool and The Gang. She eventually moved to Los Angeles, California, where she met Richard Pryor. Richard heard her and immediately she became his protege'. He introduced her to Joe Hubbard at Maverick Flats, which later spinned off into "Soul Train". They sent her to Tokyo, Japan and Geneva, Switzerland to develop her act. After returning to the United States, Joe took Janice to meet Harvey Fuqua, the well-known music producer of Motown Records. He produced an album for her on Fantasy Records, which has become a treasured collector's item with beach music fanatics. Her tunes are also featured on some of the best of collector's sets, including the ever so popular " I Told You So" on Ripete Records Beach Beat Volume IV.