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Cavin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples both started entertaining at an early
age. Their musical experiences were in Gospel music, singing in church-

es and in the living rooms of their family homes. Alisa played the organ

for her church. and attended workshops conducted by the late Rev.

James Cleveland. She also participated in the COGIC Mass Choir under

the direction of Sis. Mattie Moss Clark. and with the community choir,
The Texas Northeast Gospel Chorale Ensemble. She also sang with her

siblings - the Peoples Singers in various churches and venues.

Cavin followed his dreams and toured with Leon Russell as background

singer - where he met Charlie Wilson and the Wilson brothers. After re-

turning to Dallas, Texas - he played and sang in bands that were always

in high demand. Eventually, he formed a band that included a female

singer...who happened to be his lifetime friend, Alisa. While Alisa and
Cavin were performing in Dallas, the GAP Band came through, and Cavin

grabbed the opportunity to let Charlie hear their demo.