Jean McClain (born March 8, 1953), known professionally as Pepper Mashay, is an American soul, house and dance music singer-songwriter. == Early life == McClain grew up in Muncie, Indiana. Growing up, her musical influences were Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. She left Indiana in her 20s to pursue her career. == Career == Mashay was contracted to sing back-up for the soundtrack of Tina Turner's movie What's Love Got to Do with It. She spent two days... [more on Wikipedia]