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He had been looking this photo. There is much history behind the image. It was taken in Honolulu. And I recovered this week (along with others, as they had yesterday).

From left to right we are a server, Jamie Shoop, Jesse Johnson (That sure as hell isn't Jesse Johnson), Philip Bailey and his wife.

Jamie Shoop was a manual with regard to contemporary black music and racism as collateral damage. When I met working as manager of Philip Bailey for Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli.

As Prince's personal assistant accompanied him on tour. I was always impressed by the stories he told me of the deep south (the United States most reactionary): insults, persecution and even attempts of aggression (as Prince gained more popularity security measures were multiplied). And all because they were "a group of filthy nigger" who traveled with white women. And Shoop was a very showy blonde.

In 1981 Prince suggested forming a women's trio with his then girlfriend Susan Moonsie, Brenda Bennett and his personal manager Jamie Shoop, our hero today. The stage name would be The Hookers (whores). The songs would deal about sex and fantasies and they act dressed underwear lingerie. They recorded some demos and everything was ready. But in 1982 Prince met Denise Matthews and thought it was perfect to put in front of the group. It replaced Jamie. And the Minneapolis doubted between calling Vagina or Vanity. This last name was chosen and training renamed Vanity 6 (six was the number of breasts).

[Edited 5/19/15 21:47pm]

the guy in the middle (with the yellow headband on) is Larry Dunn,keyboardist for Earth Wind and Fire.