Famous as a backup vocalist for the 1960s, all-female vocal ensemble The Marvelettes. She contributed to such hit singles as "Don't Mess with Bill" and "Please Mr. Postman."
Before Fame
During her high school years, she was a founding member of a vocal group called The Casinyets. After auditioning successfully for Motown Records, she and her musical collaborators changed their group's name to The Marvels and later, The Marvelettes.
Trivia
Following the 1970 breakup of The Marvelettes, she briefly attempted a solo music career.
Family Life
She grew up in Ann Arbor and Inkster, Michigan. She later raised two daughters: Kalaine and Keisha.
Associated With
She and Gladys Horton were both members of The Marvelettes.
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