With the Mo-Dettes in 1979. Best video of the bunch.
So many great clips of her time with the Fun Boy Three in '83. Check out their performance on "Razzmatazz" too. It's a keeper.
From 1984, here is June's one and only solo single.
On "The Old Grey Whistle Test" with Everything But the Girl in 1985...
Nice vocals from Microdisney's 1985 album 'The Clock Comes Down The Stairs'...
Lovely song from 1986 made even lovelier by June's vocals. Her ex-boyfriend, Joseph Hughes, was in the Lover Speaks.
One of two songs on Big Country's 1986 album 'The Seer' featuring June's voice. Perhaps she was overshadowed by Kate Bush's appearance on the title track. Well, not by me.
This 1989 duet with Jimmy Somerville is the the one for which she'll be remembered. No. 14 in the UK.
From more recent times, June sings and directs this video from the one-time member of the Jazz Butcher. From 2010.
14 comments:
A great tribute, amazing to see everything lined up together like this. She's done so much yet I wonder how many people know her name? I wasn't aware of several of the later contributions you've posted here - thanks.
But I did get to see the Mo-dettes!
JMK can certainly never be called out as a slacker! For many she may be a bit of a curiosity...girl drummer and all, but really she is a fantastic musician and has had a mighty enjoyable career from this fan's point of view.
An interesting and impressive career
C, I think you told Scott at Spools Paradise a couple of years ago about seeing the Mo-Dettes. Was as impressive then as it is now. Lots of envy on this end.
Wow, Brian, you have a good memory! I think I may have mentioned that I went out with Ramona's husband - erm - obviously before she did!!! (I was only 15) And now of course I sound like a terrible name-dropper but it's just funny to think of it. They're still married too.
The Mo-dettes gig I went to was after I went out with him but I do remember him being there. I'm thinking they may have met that night!
Anyway, JMK was very good!
The most beautiful lady as far as I know. Her voice,drums, I fell in love with her at first glance..Bless you June
Wow! How lovely of you.. and you're all so kind, thanks for putting that together. Yeh I'm proud of my work with so many talented musicians.. Look out for my new album this year with my partner Simon Mawby from the woodentops... Happy new year and stay well... x
And you didnt even mention JBQ in the pub at Naseby! Looking forward to hearing the results of your project with the talented Mr Mawby.
Andy x
Yes June....!! A really fitting tribute to a very handsome career. excellent piece.... Seems a million years since humping your equipment around the world and Halligans rehearsal room.
Please give Simon my love - haven't seen him since the ill fated days of The House of Love.
Was with Ramona today - she's around all the time, we live five miles from each other these days.
keep up the good work
All my love Ivor X
Would love to hear a complete album of her voice..... Whilst all these are great, I'd love a solo album. Greetings from Ireland
Fab chick. Great singer. Wonderful person. Fab drummer. So special.
Wonderful woman and it was an honour to work with June, wish I’d been a better band mate, bit of a pain in the derrière me 🎶🖤🎶
My hero.. Her life is what is always wished mine was.. Told my mam when i grew up i was gonna be a drummer ☺
Outstanding
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