In reply to pat.

@Danny Bey

You pretty much took the words right out of my mouth! Janet and Whitney both broke down barriers, yet both stand on opposite ends of the spectrum! Whitney's voice and stage presence is what captivated everyone, while Janet dominated a stage like no other! They were the blueprint! Why downgrade either one of these forces to make the other stand tall? ... They both do! Their impact dates back to '85 and '86 for Christ's sake! Whitney and Janet's names pop up on most "Unsung" episodes that feature stories on artists that debuted with them desiring to cross over the way that they did, but didn't for some unfortunate reason! Even Michel'le's Lifetime biopic name dropped them. Truth of the matter is, following their lead wasn't an easy task for most! Although these ladies are worlds apart, they've manage to make their impact simultaneously. No amount of hate is going to change that fact!