a friend of mine was one of barry's backup singers for a show here in denver some years ago.
before the show - she and the other girls were taken aside and told that - they couldn't talk to barry, they were not to look at him in the eye, they weren't to engage him in any manner.
CC has said that it was one of the oddest show biz experiences she's ever had. two hour show - i think she made about $150 - and never said a word to the "talent".