voc, *1944 US, Yazoo City, Mississippi
Singer / Composer / Producer of R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Josephine Armstead Deena Johnson
Soul singer, label owner, composer, producer, and actress, who often went by the nickname Joshie Armstead. Born October 8, 1944 in Yazoo City, Mississippi. In the early 1960's she was a member of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue as one of the original Ikettes. From 1964-1967 she was part of a songwriting team with Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, co-writing songs such as 'Let's Go Get Stoned' and 'I Don't Need No Doctor' by Ray Charles. Founded Giant Enterprises Inc. (also known as Giant Productions) with her husband Mel Collins (2) in 1967. The production team both leased records to larger firms and put out records on their own labels Giant Records (3), Gamma (11), and Globe Records (8). Their best successes were productions leased to other labels, most notably with Ruby Andrews, Shirley Wahls, and Garland Green. Mother of Chandra Armstead.
3 J's |
Jo Armstead And Band |
The Ikettes |
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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No Better For Ya | Jo Armstead | 2009 | Single |
A Stone Good Lover - A Golden Classics Edition | Jo Armstead | 1996 | Compil. |
In The Right Place | Jo Armstead | 1989 | Album |
Stumblin' Blocks, Steppin Stones (What Took Me So Long) | Jo Armstead | 1974 | Single |
I Got The Vibes | Jo Armstead | 1973 | Single |
I'm Gonna Show You (How A Man Is Supposed To Be Treated) | Jo Armstead | 1970 | Single |
Another Reason Why I Love You / There's Not Too Many More (Left Like Him) | Jo Armstead | 1969 | Single |
I've Been Turned On / Never Had It Like This Before | Jo Armstead | 1968 | Single |
I Feel An Urge Coming On / I Who Love You So | Jo Armstead | 1968 | Single |
A Stone Good Lover | Jo Armstead | 1968 | Single |
Sitting Here Thinking | Jo Armstead | 1963 | Single |
Never Try To Love No More / Lover's Lane | Jo Armstead | 1962 | Single |
Got My Taste / Won't You Join The Band | Jo Armstead | Single |
Jo Armstead And Band |