The Godmothers of Chick Rock Release ‘Play Like a Girl’

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June and Jean Millington have been dubbed “The Godmothers of Chick Rock.”

The two sisters were born in the Philippines. In 1961 they moved to California and discovered rock and roll.

They became full blown rock stars in the 1970s with their group Fanny.

The sisters have a new album out, it’s called “Play Like a Girl.”

Below, Lisa Mullins asked June Millington about her striking white hair.

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