June Millington

June Millington
June Millington performing in 2025 at the Howard Theater.
Background information
Born
June Elizabeth Millington

(1948-04-14) April 14, 1948
Manila, Philippines
GenresRock, pop, blues rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • instructor
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1965–present
LabelsReprise
Olivia
United Artists
Fabulous
Slick Music
Rhino
Formerly of
  • Svelt
  • Wild Honey
  • Fanny
  • Smile

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", and is the co-founder and artistic director of the Institute for the Musical Arts (IMA) in Goshen, Massachusetts.

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