Meeting John Lennon, Phil Spector & the Moment June Millington Chose a Different Path

🎙️ Rock Legend June Millington: Her Career with Fanny & Empowering Kids Through Music Grant, Ashley and Angie sit down with legendary guitarist and singer *June Millington* for a candid conversation about her groundbreaking career and the work she’s most proud of today. June reflects on her time as a founding member of **Fanny**, one of the most important all-female rock bands of the early 1970s. She shares the story of the band’s formation, the challenges they faced in a male-dominated industry, and the lasting influence they’ve had on generations of musicians. Beyond her own music, June discusses how she’s using her experience to mentor young people and create music education opportunities for children. This interview explores how she continues to break barriers and make a positive impact through both her artistry and her activism. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome with June Millington (Fanny) 00:41 - Early Fanny Days & Canadian Album Release 02:25 - June’s Musical Beginnings (Ukulele to The Spelts) 03:07 - Phil Spector Influence & "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" 04:06 - Opening for Sly Stone & Recording at Apple Studios 04:43 - Women’s Music Movement & Meeting Chris Williamson 05:49 - Last Encounter with John Lennon 07:08 - Beatles Influence on Fanny 08:04 - Fanny’s "Hey Bulldog" Cover 08:51 - Founding the Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) in 1986 11:03 - IMA Rock & Roll Girls Camps ("Magical Queendom") 12:19 - Bonnie Raitt Quote from the Fanny Documentary 13:16 - Teaching the "Four Mothers" in Music 16:21 - Fanny’s Transition from Motown to Rock 18:14 - June’s Musical Influences (Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Steve Cropper, etc.) 24:32 - Sexism, Racism & Misogyny as Fanny’s Biggest Challenges 25:47 - Love for "Fanny Hill" & "Think About the Children" 29:32 - Why June Left Fanny After "Mother’s Pride" (1973) 32:23 - Fascination with Music Production 35:02 - Record Label Image Control (Fanny vs Heart) 36:34 - Renewed Recognition of Fanny (Documentary & Reissues) 40:32 - New Solo Album "Home to My Soul" (2026) for IMA 44:07 - Listening Journey of the New Album 45:34 - Update on Sister Jean’s Health 46:56 - Women’s Music Movement History 49:11 - Origin Story of IMA 55:32 - Upcoming Book (Starting in 1975) 56:10 - David Bowie’s Support for Fanny 56:39 - Difficult Experience with Todd Rundgren 59:18 - The Emotional Process of Leaving Fanny 01:01:52 - June’s Acting Role in the Movie "Sugar" 01:03:27 - Advice to Young Musicians: Follow What Feeds Your Soul 01:05:12 - Fanny Box Set & Healing Old Memories 🫡 Links https://junemillington.net/WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Mi... FOR THE MUSICAL ARTS (IMA) – Co-founded by June https://ima.org/INSTAGRAM   / facebook     / spotify   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OaKU... CHANNEL    / juneesworld   THE RIGHT TO ROCK (Documentary) Watch on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/show/fanny-right-... Official Trailer:    • FANNY: The Right To Rock - Official Film T...  LATEST ALBUM – SNAPSHOTS (2022) All proceeds support IMA CD: https://ima.org/product/snapshots-cd-10/ Digital Download: https://ima.org/product/snapshots-dow... BAND WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanny_(...) 👍 Love rock history, pioneering female artists, or musician interviews? Smash the LIKE button, drop your favorite Fanny song or a question for June in the comments, and SUBSCRIBE for more in-depth interviews and rock history deep dives! 📍 Support / Follow Grant’s Rock Warehaus: • Patreon (exclusive content + early access):   / grantsrockwarehaus   • Ko-fi (one-time support): https://ko-fi.com/grantsrockwarehaus • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • X/Twitter:   / grantaddia   • Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/grant-... 🎥 More Warehaus Interviews & Deep Dives: → Full Little Known Bands You Should Know playlist:    • Little Known Bands That You Should Know!   → Full The Warehaus Acid Test playlist (w/ Angie Moon):    • The Warehaus Acid Test   #JuneMillington #FannyBand #WomenInRock #RockHistory #MusicEducation #ClassicRock #GrantRockWarehaus