The Mint Juleps
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The Mint Juleps, who first gained notice in 1986,[1] is a six-piece all-female a cappella group from the east end of London. The group consists of four sisters: Sandra, Debbie, Lizzie and Marcia Charles, who were joined by two school friends, Julie Isaac and Debbie Longworth.[2] Before they were signed by Stiff Records, they had gained experience touring with Sister Sledge[1] and Billy Bragg, Kool & The Gang, Lenny Henry, Shalamar, Fine Young Cannibals and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, the Belle Stars, Alison Moyet, Al Green, Peter Gabriel and Dr. Feelgood.[3] Their debut album, One Time, were issued on Stiff Records in 1985.[4][5] In December 1988, the group appeared as a cappella singing Angels in the BBC Christmas special, Billy's Christmas Angels.[6] In 1990 they appeared in Spike Lee's television documentary, Do It Acapella.[7] In 1994, Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US.[8][9]
The Mint Juleps | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genres | A cappella |
Years active | 1986 (1986)–present |
Labels | Stiff Records |
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The group also provided lead and backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996.[10][11]