Fanny were the subject of the documentary film Fanny: The Right to Rock, released in 2021 and directed by Bobbi Jo Hart. Upon hiring guitarist Patti Quatro (sister of Suzi and a former member of the Pleasure Seekers), Fanny scored a Top 40 single with Butter Boy, which Jean wrote about Bowie. We've left our home of Memphis and traveled all over the country, around the world, over to Europe, and more to play for our fans. NPR described the band as “the most masterful all-female band of the classic rock era,” and Pitchfork recently labeled June a “rock n’ roll pioneer.

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They were the first notable rock group to be made up entirely of women, and the first to release an album on a major label (the self-titled Fanny in 1970). Bonding on music and companionship, the sisters formed their first all-female band in the mid-60s named the Svelts. The Millingtons and Barclay all assumed lead vocal duties on alternating songs, while de Buhr sang lead occasionally on later albums.After playing through several variations of the band, they attracted the interest of producer Richard Perry who signed them to Reprise Records in 1969 as Fanny.

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The Millingtons continued to record together after Fanny as well, most recently on the 2011 album Play Like a Girl on June's label Fabulous Records. Legacy showcases Poco's signature blend of country and rock, with heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable melodies. A retrospective review of the group's career in Rebeat stressed that Fanny were simply a good band, irrespective of gender. We're really trying to connect with new people and find more fans who like similar music, so we put together a sampler of 10 of our favorite songs from over the years to give you a taste. With a guest list that includes Jason Isbell, Garrison Starr, Brian Fallon, and more, When I Go I Ghost puts Branan's clever songwriting and diverse musical background on display.The music’s catchy riffs, powerful vocals and raw energy, showcases the band’s signature sound which has influenced generations of musicians. De Buhr was disappointed to discover that some record company executives merely treated Fanny as a gimmick that should not be taken seriously.

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This included David Bowie, who spoke passionately about how overlooked the band had been, and about how far ahead of their time they had been. The album’s tribal title track and upbeat Girls On the Road extol the lows and highs of being Fanny. In a touching moment on stage, Jean Millington cries as her son hits the bass, overwhelmed by the emotion on stage.I love the riff on Storm-Crossed – probably the loudest song on the album, although this really isn’t a loud album.