She was a back-up singer for Motley Crue too. I wouldn't consider being a back-up singer, a head start. I guess it's in your definition of head start. If being a back-up singer since 1994 and then releasing your first album in 2009-2010 is your definition of head start, I'd hate to see your definition of paying dues. 16 years as a back-up, yeah she REALLY got the silver spoon on that one.