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June Millington | |
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Birth name | June Elizabeth Millington |
Born | Manila, Philippines | April 14, 1948
Genres | Rock, pop, blues rock |
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Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1965–present |
Labels | Reprise Olivia United Artists Fabulous Slick Music Rhino |
Formerly of |
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June Elizabeth Millington (born April 14, 1948) is a Filipina-American guitarist, songwriter, producer, educator, and actress.
Millington was the founder of the music groups the Svelts and Wild Honey, before becoming co-founder and lead guitarist of the all-female rock band Fanny, which was active from 1970 to 1974. Millington has been called "a godmother of women's music",[1] and is the co-founder and artistic director of the Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) in Goshen, Massachusetts.