In 1968 , she started singing at the Club 400 in Atlanta , and joined Clarence Carter 's band as a back - up singer .
By the mid-1960s she was a member of the Gospel Crusaders of Los Angeles .
In 1968 , member started singing at the Club 400 in Atlanta , and joined Clarence Carter 's band as a back - up singer .
By the mid-1960s she was a member of the Gospel Crusaders of Los Angeles .