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Janice Dowlen 1957 - 1991

Janice Renee Dowlen of Akron, Summit County, Ohio United States was born on February 2, 1957 at Cleveland, OH, USA in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and died at age 34 years old on November 1, 1991 in Cleveland. Janice Dowlen was buried on November 9, 1991.

Janice Renee Dowlen

Akron, Summit County, Ohio United States

February 2, 1957

Cleveland, OH, USA in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

November 1, 1991

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

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Introduction

Janice Dowlen was an R&B/Pop singer and songwriter best known for the 1985 hit "Gentle (Calling Your Name)" featuring Fredrick from her debut and only studio album "Janice". According to the autopsy performed by the coroner when Janice died in 1991, she died at home of a heart attack.
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1957

Birthday

February 2, 1957

Birthdate

Cleveland, OH, USA in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

Black
Nationality & Locations

Janice was born, raised, and lived her entire life in Ohio. She primarily lived in Cleveland, Cuyahoga county Ohio.
Early Life & Education

Janice completed one year of college and then pursued a music career.
Religious Beliefs

Christian
Professional Career

Janice was a singer, songwriter and producer. Her 1985 album was produced by the label Heat and available on vinyl. Heat was a label based in Akron Ohio owned by James McCants that ran during the 1970s-1980s. The album was categorized as being in the 'funk/soul' genre, and the list of songs includes: I Need Someone Gentle Voyage To Atlantis I Don't Want This Life Why Don't You Love Me Anymore Without You Just Two People in Love Bet Ya The Next Time Take The Time
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1991

Death

November 1, 1991

Death date

Heart attack Atherosclerosis

Cause of death

Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio United States
Death location

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1991

Gravesite & Burial

November 9, 1991

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Grave or burial unknown
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Janice Dowlen lived 39 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 34.

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Janice Dowlen - Janice (Album) (1985)

Daniel Pinna

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10/29/2023

Janice Dowlen - Janice (Album) (1985)

Debut and only studio album by R&B Singer/Songwriter Janice Dowlen (1957-1991) featuring the R&B hit and cult classic "Gentle (Callin Your Name) ft. Fredrick". The album which was recorded from 1983-1985 was released in Fall of 1985 after the success of "Gentle" and also featured the moderately successful singles "Just Two People In Love" and "Voyage To Atlantis". Dowlen would later collaborate again with Fredrick in 1991 for his gospel single, "Find Your Way Home". Sadly shortly after it's release Dowlen passed away unexpectedly at the age of 34 from complications of a heart ailment. Prior to Dowlen's passing "Gentle" was covered by pop singer Dino for his sophomore album "Swingin".

Tracklist:
1. Gentle (Calling your name)-0:00
(Featuring Fredrick)
2. Voyage To Atlantis-5:35
3. I Don't Want This Life-10:49
4. Why Don't You Love me Anymore-14:56
5. Without You-18:19
6. Just two people in love-22:00
7. Bet Ya The Next Time-26:46
8. Take The Time-30:28
9. I Need Someone Gentle-34:56

Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.

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Daniel Pinna

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08/05/2023

Public may join in music video

Positive Images Products Co., a locally based cosmetics and hair-products firm, invites the public to be a part of a music video taping at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Akron Convention Center.

The production will involve the taping of two local solo recording artists and two local groups: Frederick, who made his claim to fame with the release, Gentle, and Janice Dowlen. The groups are Spellbound, whose releases include Under My Spell and Keep it Coming, and Ultimate Choice.

The music video will be Positive Images' second production. The first featured the group Ivy and its single, Beauty and the Beat. Also included will be a makeup symposium featuring area stylists from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants include Expression of Your Hair Design Studio, Evans & Company, Le Premiere, LaKutt Hair Salon, Positive Images Phase I and Positive Images Products.

Tickets for the event are available at LaKutt and Heat Records, or call 384-8798

- The Akron Beacon Journal Friday April 12th 1985

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