The Jo-Ettes

1957 (Left to right) Norman Dunlap, Joseph Denton, Victor Smith, Jimmie Byrd and James Pace

The Jo-Ettes (Kinross Air Force. Base, Michigan)

Personnel :

Norman Dunlap (Lead)

Joseph Denton

Victor Smith

Jimmie Byrd

James Pace

Discography :

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Biography :

The Jo-Ettes were orignally organized in August of 1955 at Kinross Air Force Base by T-Sgt. Denton of the Communications section at Kinross AFB. The Jo-Ettes entered "Tops in Blue", which is an annual Force talent contest, and placed second. They have appeared on numerous radio and TV shows both in Michigan and Canada and have performed for many benefit shows such as the March of Dimes, Rotary Club and so on. In 1957, The Jo-Ettes have contract with the Aladdin Company of Hollywood, But it seems they never recorded. The quintet consists of T-Sgt. Joseph Denton, A-1C Victor Smith, A-2C James Pace, A-2C Jimmie Byrd and A13C Norman Dunlap. Dunlap, who happens to be the soloist is known for his recordings and has appeared in many night spots  in and around Hollywood, Chicago, Boston and numerous other places. This is probably the same guy who recorded for Aladdin in 1953 with the Melodettes "It's Easy To Remember" and "Dream And A Prayer".

Norman Dunlap & The Melodettes
1953 - It's Easy To Remember / Dream And A Prayer (Aladdin 3213)

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