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June Millington

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Born

Manila, Philippines

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Memoir, Music, History

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Millington started her career playing rhythm guitar and Motown in the Svelts, the all-girl band she and her sister, bassist Jean Millington, started in 1965. The Svelts taught themselves how to rock, becoming the band Fanny in 1969 when Richard Perry signed them to a record deal with Reprise. By the first album release, Fanny, June was playing hot lead guitar, singing and songwriting her way into the dreams that had taken her and Jean from Manila to Hollywood, to New York, London - and beyond.

This is the story of determined young women who defied the odds, who found a sliver of freedom when the Civil Rights struggle, the anti-Vietnam War movement, and feminism found a voice in the mid-to late 60's, allowing girls a chance to experience real ...more

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Land of a Thousand Bridges: Island Girl in a Rock & Roll World

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“We ate, did our homework, got good grades, kissed our parents goodnight and always had the secret door and shared experiences to go to. It was truly remarkable, and doing it as a group made us feel invulnerable. As soon as the drums and amps were set up and Jean and Kathie hit it, I tell you there was nothing more to say. Conversation stopped, and the magic carpet ride took off. I’ve never felt anything more powerful in my life.”
― June Millington, Land of a Thousand Bridges: Island Girl in a Rock & Roll World