MICKEY BARNETT
RECORDING ARTIST / SONGWRITER / RECORD COMPANY EXECUTIVE / RADIO PERSONALITY / MUSIC PUBLISHER / RECORD PRODUCER
Mickey Barnett has been involved in every phase of entertainment industry. At a young age, Mickey started acting in bit parts on network television programs, but at seventeen, Mickey decided on a singing career.
Mickey’s 1963 recording of “Just A Memory” both as a writer and artist marked the beginning of today’s sound of Mickey Barnett. It was a pick hit in Cashbox trade publication. In 1968, Little Giant Records released Mickey’s recording of “Gone”. The sound began to catch the public’s ear and the flip side “Don’t You Believe Her” became a top ten hit on many radio station playlists.
The success of “Don’t You Believe Her” opened the doors at Pickwick International Records. Mickey appeared on 15 albums for that label and as a result of that venture, songwriter Doc Pomus contacted Mickey to work in the studios and record several exclusive demos for Elvis Presley.
In 1974, Mickey signed with De-Lite Records, recording on their subsidiary label. Again, Mickey showed up on the national charts with a series of sessions recorded in Nashville under the direction of veteran producer, Clyde Otis.
Mickey’s wide range style has him appearing at concerts, hotel nightclubs, world wide resorts, fairs and on radio and television. In 1976, he was a part of a centennial program that had him appearing from the Statue of Liberty to the White House.
Mickey has received awards from many music industry organizations including Band of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. They are displayed in his office and recording studio.
Mickey’s 1963 recording of “Just A Memory” both as a writer and artist marked the beginning of today’s sound of Mickey Barnett. It was a pick hit in Cashbox trade publication. In 1968, Little Giant Records released Mickey’s recording of “Gone”. The sound began to catch the public’s ear and the flip side “Don’t You Believe Her” became a top ten hit on many radio station playlists.
The success of “Don’t You Believe Her” opened the doors at Pickwick International Records. Mickey appeared on 15 albums for that label and as a result of that venture, songwriter Doc Pomus contacted Mickey to work in the studios and record several exclusive demos for Elvis Presley.
In 1974, Mickey signed with De-Lite Records, recording on their subsidiary label. Again, Mickey showed up on the national charts with a series of sessions recorded in Nashville under the direction of veteran producer, Clyde Otis.
Mickey’s wide range style has him appearing at concerts, hotel nightclubs, world wide resorts, fairs and on radio and television. In 1976, he was a part of a centennial program that had him appearing from the Statue of Liberty to the White House.
Mickey has received awards from many music industry organizations including Band of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year. They are displayed in his office and recording studio.
