She stayed with the group until 1985, when decided to pursue a solo career, but while was with the Side Effect, Miki also worked as a backup vocalist for Wayne Henderson, Roy Ayers, and Stanley Turrentine, among others. In 1976 Howard participated in a teen pageant, and after the show she met the singer and member of the of R&B group Side Effect, Augie Johnson, who eventually gave her a job as the band’s new vocalist. When she was nine her family moved to Los Angeles, where Miki grew up, visiting the houses of such renowned artists as Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples as her mother’s companion. Miki Howard is a daughter of Clay Graham and Josephine Howard, both of whom were gospel singers. In addition to being a popular singer, Howard has also worked as an actress, which has improved her wealth too.
Have you ever wondered how rich Miki Howard is, as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Howard’s net worth is as high as $1.5 million, an amount earned largely through her successful singing career. Alicia Michelle Howard was born on 30th September 1960, in Chicago, Illinois USA, and is a Grammy Award-nominated singer and actress, best known for such hits as “Come Share My Love” (1986), “Baby, Be Mine” (1987), and “Ain’t Nuthin’ in the World” (1989).