Stacy Johnson

Stacy Johnson (April 13, 1945 – May 11, 2017) was an American R&B singer and songwriter best known as a vocalist in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. Johnson also released solo records and sang in the St. Louis based group the Sharpees led by Benny Sharp. Impressed, Sharp hired Johnson as his roadie and gave him an opportunity to sing in his band. Johnson introduced Sharp to his friend Vernon Guy and along with singer Horise O'Toole they became called New Breed. In 1963, Johnson released his first record on Turner's label Sony Records. Johnson and Guy teamed up as Vernon & Stacy for the single "The Hunter And The Rabbit" / "My Life Time Love," released on Turner's label Sonja Records.

Johnson stated in a 2000 interview that he contributed to the dynamic of Ike & Tina Turner's act: "There was a minimum amount of dancing being done with the Ike and Tina show, and upon Vernon [Guy] and I going, the whole show changed, because we interjected 90 percent – and I stand convinced of this – 90 percent of the dance routines that they did as a whole group."

Johnson got married in 1964. By this time, he was feeling overworked and underpaid. Due to the urging of his wife, he quit the revue while they were in Dallas, Texas. They released "Tired of Being Lonely" on Chicago's One-derful label in 1965, featuring Johnson on lead vocal. After the tour, Johnson formed the group Broadway Rhythm.

Other appearances

1986: Rhythm And Blues Showtime With St. Louis Kings Of Rhythm (Timeless Records) 1987: Blue Hand Johnnie (Pulsar Records) – Johnnie Johnson 1999: West Coast Modern Blues 1960'''s (P-Vine Records) 2012: Move with the Groove (Hardcore Chicago Soul 1962–1970) (Charly Records) 2019: Los Angeles Soul Volume 2 (Kent-Modern's Black Music Legacy 1963–1972)'' (Kent Soul)