This album is not designed to steamroll itself into your soul or blow your mind; instead it pulls you in with a blend of infectious harmonies, sharp and catchy hooks, set on a foundation of positive vibes and sublime influence. People took notice of their talent — especially because they were the first all-women group to do what they did — and they were featured in newspapers, magazines and television. Poncia says the song, partially inspired by Jean Millington’s brief relationship with Bowie, “should’ve been the catalyst” for the band.

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A true gem of country-rock, 'Legacy' captures the essence of Poco's unique sound and serves as a testament to their enduring legacy. She operates the Institute for Musical Arts, a non-profit organization supporting girls and women in music. The group was founded by guitarist June Millington and her sister, bassist Jean, who had been playing music together since they moved from the Philippines to California in the early 1960s. Set up in Fanny Hill, their home overlooking LA, this time was one filled with sexual and creative exploration for the band members. Instead, the band favours harmony – both in the musical and spiritual sense – and there is added warmth in the trio’s interplay.A few years ago, we started out with a simple idea to become the most artist-friendly record label in the world. Brandt left the band shortly after the album's completion when she married composer James Newton Howard, and was briefly replaced by Cam Davis. When we played with her in the studio, she told us she was nervous because she’d never sung with a small band live before. A reunion concert held last year by the sisters, along with Howard, sparked the Fanny Walked the Earth recording, which they cut at the studio of the Institute for Musical Arts.

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As young teenagers, the Filipina-American sisters living in 1960s Sacramento, June Millington and Jean Millington played music whenever they could, whether it was out of their garage or at their junior high variety show.

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Quatro and Brandt both toured with Electric Light Orchestra and appeared on the album A New World Record in 1976. They achieved two top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and released five albums, working with producers like Richard Perry and Todd Rundgren. She has also acted in films such as 1982's Android [36] and is the mother of Playboy Playmate Brandi Brandt.ROCKRGRL To Present Women Of Valor Award To Fanny, The First All Female Band To Release Major Label Album". After four albums with Fanny (including one that broke the Top 40 and another produced by Todd Rundgren), June split.

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The siblings found refuge in music, using the ukuleles they played from childhood to learn the pop hits of the Everly Brothers and Neil Sedaka. June has been praised for her guitar skills, and was described by Guitar Player as the hottest female guitar player in the music industry. Perry dismissed Brandt because he wanted the group to be a self-contained four-piece band like the Beatles. With a break of 43 years I obviously had no expectation that they would simply pick up where they left off.They toured regularly, opening for James Gang, Jethro Tull, Humble Pie and other perennials of the era. The song's music video also garnered a Billboard Music Award for "Video of the Year" which was directed by Brian Lockwood (director). You'll definitely be feelin' the funky Gulf Coast vibes with this awesome Transit Damage collection, featuring a CD, LP, T-shirt, Apron, Vinyl Slipmat, Art Print and Magnetic bottle-opener/coaster. The group was founded by sisters June and Jean Millington (on guitar and bass respectively), who had been playing music together since they moved from the Philippines to California in the early 1960s.