The Mint Juleps
The Mint Juleps, who formed in 1985, 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. Before they were signed by Stiff Records, they had gained experience touring with Sister Sledge and Billy Bragg, and they had sung back-up for Bob Geldof, The Belle Stars and Dr. Feelgood. Their debut album, One Time, were issued on Stiff Records in 1985. In 1990 they appeared in Spike Lee's TV production,. In 1994, Round Our Way saw a release in both the UK and US.
The group also provided backing vocals on Mickey Hart's Mystery Box, which was released in 1996.
