Though most people today claim Janet Jackson was the first to bare her breast while performing, Grace Jones shocked audiences by baring hers while performing at Disney World and has been banned from the park since. Grace is often described by others as outrageous, unique, and brazen. She can claim the titles singer, movie star, fashion model, trendsetter, provocateur, Queen of the Nightclub, and icon and continues to entertain fans worldwide. Grace’s androgynous appearance and outrageous musical act has made her a cult favorite and a role model for those who live life on their own terms.

Born Grace Mendoza in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Grace’s family moved to Syracuse, New York when Grace was twelve years old. From a young age, Grace illustrated signs of her unique character. While most little girls were playing with dolls and having tea parties, Grace was busy being a tomboy and hanging out with boys. Grace’s Junior High school counselor reported that she was social sick. In her early twenties she signed up for the Wilhemina Modeling Agency in New York. Her exotic looks and height quickly made her one of the most requested models in the world and soon after she began a Jet setting lifestyle that often took her to Europe.

She relocated to Paris, prospering as a model and gracing the covers of Elle, Vogue, and Der Stern. I enjoyed fame as a model, but music was my inspiration. I began singing at parties, on table-tops in Paris, and someone saw a chance of making some money. So I guess I got lucky during the 70’s she was a regular at the legendary New York disco, Studio 54. In 1977, Island Record signed her to her first record titled "Portfolio". The album sold well and her hit single, "I Need a Man", became a 70's anthem popular with gay men. Other albums would follow during the 80’s while she shifted her focus to film, appearing in Conan the Destroyer with Arnold Schwarzenegger. While filming, he complained that she was too tough. Grace was later bestowed the part of being the famous Bond Girl in A View to a Kill with her then fiancé Swedish actor Dolph Lundgren.

Her wild stage antics are legendary, often appearing on stage with male strippers, and outrageous outfits, live lions and leopards. Her biggest success as a recording star has been her album of Slave to the Rhythm with the singles Pull Up to the Bumper and My Jamaican Guy. She appeared in Boomerang in 1992 where she played a very intimidating fashion model opposite Eddie Murphy. Grace’s legend continues as she entertains audiences worldwide with her exciting and provocative stage show. Grace expects to release a new album in 2007. http://www.theworldofgracejones.com