Judee Sill was born on October 7, 1944, in Studio City, Los Angeles, into a
unique family background with her father, Milford "Bun" Sill, being an importer
of exotic animals and owner of a bar in Oakland. After her father died in 1952,
Judee and her family moved to Los Angeles, where her life took a tumultuous turn
following her mother's remarriage. Facing an unhappy home life, Sill dabbled in
crime and, after a stint in reform school, pursued an education in art while
nurturing her musical talents. The loss of her mother in 1964 pushed her towards
substance abuse and further ins...