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Part 3: Johnny Gill on Being Told that He was Too Dark to Date R&B Singer Stacy Lattisaw
Part 1: Johnny Gill on Growing Up in DC, Finding Out His Dad Had "Side Kids" Later in Life
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Johnny Gill discussed his journey to stardom that began in church at the age of just five. Growing up within a musical family, Gill was often pushed into the limelight by his older brothers and learned to play various instruments. Although he initially considered singing to be a universal skill, being part of the Baptist church, he was eventually called out for his unique talent. The family group 'Wings of Faith,' which he described as a local jam, evolved from another group, 'Gospel Stimulation,' involving his aunts, cousins, and grandmother. The turning point in his life came from a school friend, Stacy, who urged Gill to record a demo. Following that, he gave a telephonic audition to the president of Atlantic Records, with repeated performances to convince him. An invitation to New York soon followed, accelerating Gill's career in music.
