The Poppies

Jim Hill High School of Jackson, MS, spawned the Carvettes and the Poppies around the same period. The Carvettes were the area's dominate male group; the Poppies took the female honors. The original Poppies trio formed at Jim Hill High School with Dorothy Moore, Rosemary Taylor, and Patsy McClune. After organizing, still in high school, they became good enough to work for Billy Sherrill in Nashville doing background work. After high school, Moore elected to go to Jackson State University, but still pursued her musical activities. The Jackson State experience didn't last long...