Biografia

The band's big hit song "Boogie Oogie Oogie" was inspired by an especially tough and unresponsive audience that the group was performing live for at an American military base. [Janice-Marie Johnson] yelled to the non-responsive crowd, "If you think you're too cool to boogie, we've got news for you! Everyone here tonight is going to boogie, and you're no exception to the rule!". [Janice-Marie] subsequently wrote the lyrics, melody and funky bass line, while Perry Kibble came up and incredible music arrangement to accompany Janice-Marie's funky bass line.

The band took their unusual name from the song "A Taste of Honey", which was a hit for Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass in 1965.

On November 20, 2022, A Taste of Honey® kicked off their 50th Golden Anniversary Celebration marking 50 years since Janice-Marie Johnson and Perry Kibble co-founded the group. The group was founded in Los Angeles, CA on November 20, 1972.

The legendary George Duke credits Janice-Marie Johnson for taking his career to new heights with the success of "Sukiyaki.".