I saw the Runaways back in 1977 when I was 15 years old. A friend told me there was this “all-girl” rock band coming to town so I just had to check them out. Nobody had heard of an “all-girl” rock band before! The opening bands were Cheap Trick and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. What a gig!! Of course at the time all three of these bands were virtually unknown.

@livvyyyyyyyyyyy

3 жыл бұрын

I love Tom Petty, but the runaways are amazing especially because they are an all girls band. Really paved the way for woman in rock

@avamonaco1003

3 жыл бұрын

as a 14 year old girl in 2021 i am INSANELY jealous of you

@aprilosborn1886

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I bet none of your friends can top that memory!!

@saanasalonen8684

3 жыл бұрын

oh the memories when we were young! its nice to have them and revisit when wanted. if you are young remember you will never be that again, it happens only once so make the most of it. travel, go see bands, just live and experience the world

@martinportelance138

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just - wow.

Joan Jett should never have any reservations about fronting any band. She is a great performer.

@dianejohnson9904

3 жыл бұрын

Joan Jett’s a superstar!

@stephanied6711

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@anthonymartinez6625

2 жыл бұрын

I seen the and when Joan Jett went on her own

The Runaways as a group, deserve to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

@pinehawk9600

3 жыл бұрын

I thought they were

@ericwall3526

3 жыл бұрын

Why.

@mandomendez5618

3 жыл бұрын

Why cuz of their good looks cuz their music is not very good

@pinehawk9600

3 жыл бұрын

@@mandomendez5618 yep

@MrThedonhead

3 жыл бұрын

They haven’t got enough good enough songs or albums but then again Tupac is in there. I wonder if hip hop people would put the Rolling Stones in the hip hop hall of fame?

I loved the movie about The Runaways. Kristen Stewart absolutely nailed Joan Jett-who has very particular mannerisms. For those who haven't seen the movie, it is purely from Cherie's viewpoint and definitely not comprehensive, but it gives a peek behind the curtains of what it was like to be in a mid 70's rock band.

@christian19701

3 жыл бұрын

Very true

@fnkycoldmedina

3 жыл бұрын

it was a great movie for any jett fan

@Pro1938ftc3ch

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't even know there was a reference of The Band RUSH in the Runaways movie

@pipszx5

3 жыл бұрын

Its because joan and cherie were on set everyday taking time to help them learn . 😏 dvd special features have good interviews with them . Also the movie commentary is pretty cool too.

@martinportelance138

2 жыл бұрын

Problem is, Jackie Fuchs isn't part of the movie, and yet she had a huge part to play in the Runaways' drama. It's like a Beatles' story without George Harrison.

I never really understood why some bands get inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame, and other really awesome bands don’t. But, The Runaways really should have. I don’t really listen to this kind of music myself, but ya gotta admit, they were pioneers in this style. I’m glad they all made friends later!

@canajamsful

2 жыл бұрын

They are out of touch with the fan base. You have to be in the wine and cheese club to get into the hall of fame.

@kingastaroth7912

2 жыл бұрын

@@canajamsful and that's why Rock and Roll hall of fame is so absurd. It's more like a popularity show, but as one's favourite band gets into it, then one is satisfied and won't say a word about it.

@AAZEDLARC

Жыл бұрын

The R&R Hall of Fame was founded and operated by Jann Wenner etc. It was kinda sorta bought and paid for :(((

@massimoricciardi6202

Жыл бұрын

R&R is a joke.

I met Lita Ford the god-mother of rock a few years back. We are the same age. I bought their first album in 1976. I never heard anything about them but I thought cool and all girl Rick band. Lita is such a down to earth person and still beautiful. She liked my Led Zeppelin shirt I had on. Very cool memory especially when I told her I’m playing BC Rich guitars too. My first BC Rich I bought in 1979 a Mockingbird made by the man himself.

@litaford4464

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dave how are you doing

@Dino-su2wh

Жыл бұрын

Rock Queen is Tina Turner.first lady of Rock

@anthonythomas6593

9 ай бұрын

Actually it’s Janis Joplin

@katrinaolsen2444

4 ай бұрын

Lita Ford is the best female rock guitarist. She’s been ranked #1 on a number of lists. Joan Jett is up there too. I love The Runaways 🖤🖤🖤🖤

@davidflint12

4 ай бұрын

@@litaford4464 good thank you

It's a shame they never did a mature album as adults

@barryhessel6078

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

After the Runaways broke up, Joan Jett went on to form her own band called the Blackhearts, while Lita Ford went on to launch her own successful solo career.

@HANNIBALBARCA247

Жыл бұрын

No s**t!

They did change the world...bless you all,Runaways!!🎶❤❤❤👄👄

@cherrimullins9632

3 жыл бұрын

@George Duffy ?Matter of opinion,my friend

@kalicat9492

3 жыл бұрын

@@cherrimullins9632 his opinion means nothing.

@JediPeaceFrog

3 жыл бұрын

How exactly did they ‘change’ the world? You’re easily impressed.

@cherrimullins9632

3 жыл бұрын

@@JediPeaceFrog Just a longtime rocker...so the music,of many,impresses me.

I love Sandy West! She was a great drummer!

Sandy was the sweetest person. Met her around 1990 and then would see her occasionally over the next 6 or 7 years. She would always stop and chat with this old fan.

Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford , Sandy West and Jackie Fox. .. those are some awesome names.

The Runaways were part of the sound track of my youth. I looked up and idolized them. There were so important to women in rock n roll and ahead of their time. I was blessed to see them perform as well as Cherie and her son in San Francisco. I was able to meet her and let her know the impact she had on my twin Sis and I. I stood before rock and roll greatness and will forever cherish that moment. Continue kicking ass, Cherie. I absolutely adore you!

it's a shame that they couldn't develop further in the short 4 years from 1975 to 1979. the bad management makes it even harder..and they are and were (except in Japan!) absolutely underrated .. RIP Sandy West, RIP Laurie McAllister .. they should be in the rockn roll hall of fame.. they deserve it..! ✨✨

As a teenager, I read about The Runaways in Circus magazine in 1976.. Then they came out with the record, Queens Of Noise, which I had to buy, of course, in 1977. It was fairly popular and fit with the Rock scene at the time.. Kiss, Foghat, Thin Lizzy, Nazareth. Queen, Bowie, Rush, Zeppelin, Angel, Starz, etc..

I will always love watching Joan Jett!!!

My daughter's name is Cherie too. Loved the name...Lita Ford has a great voice. She could have shared the lead vocals with Joan Jett.

its shows the WEAK CAN BECOMES STRONG and the STRONG CAN BECOME weak.

Fanny (1969-1975) was an American rock band, active in the early to mid 1970s. They were one of the first all-female rock groups to achieve critical and commercial success.

Very vulnerable at such a young age. I can see how easily things can go so wrong without the right direction & protection

They were a great band... I started listening to them when I was 10 years old in 1979... Suzie Quattro too...

Susan Thomas AKA Micky Steel / Michael Steele was in the first 3pc iteration of the Runaways with Joanie and Sandy circa 1974-75. Micky left the Runaways around the end of 75, then popped up again in the 80's playing in San Francisco paisley bands like Salvation Army and Rain Parade before joining The Bangles 1981 or 82

Cherie Currie , what a legend !!!!!!

@JD-te9tj

3 жыл бұрын

what...you can tell, you just seen that crappy movie

@sophia-jg9zt

2 жыл бұрын

@@JD-te9tj what

@susanborkenhagen58

7 ай бұрын

No, what a b*tch. They enable a rapist and have since 1977. Gee, isn't that sweet.

Jackie Fox was badly abused by Kim Fowley. Later in life , she was a four time Jeopardy champion. She is not mentioned in The Runaways film. She excised that period from her life. Joan obviously faired the best as a solo artist with proper management & her talent.

@isaacwhiting9956

3 жыл бұрын

She mentions the Runaways when she was on Jeopardy.

@cjgia4898

3 жыл бұрын

Joan Jett was wiser than the rest of those young girls! And, I say was, because Rock and Roll isn't an easy life choice either.

@milos.8131

3 жыл бұрын

I saw Jackie on Jeopardy! What an interesting life.

@michaelchmiel166

2 жыл бұрын

Lita did just fine too.

@xyz8655

Жыл бұрын

Joan allegedly stole I love RnR from Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker (Arrows). She didn't pay them royalties. Shame on her, they were too poor to sue. Brittney Spears did pay up when she had a minor hit with it. Allegedly.

It blows my mind how so many Rock Stars had such tragic lives.

@susanborkenhagen58

7 ай бұрын

No, the victim here is their bandmate who was raped in feont of them and they have denies it and lied about it since 1977. Who the hell would admire a pig that does this? Another pig, that is who. Joan and Cherie are pure trash. They are not women, they are filth.

Sandy West was “ real”. What you saw was what you got. She was a nice person All she ever wanted to do was be a professional drummer.

I think I was about 5yrs old when i first saw the Runaways on a tv show called ‘The old grey whistle test’ here in the uk back in the mid 70’s and I remember being totally transfixed on the lady with really long hair jumping all over the place rocking a guitar like I’d never seen. First girl i ever fell in love with Lita Ford. Bless ❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️

It makes me happy to know that cherie helped take care of Kim in his final days and they made amends. It says a lot about that woman's character.

@holstorrsceadus1990

Жыл бұрын

I mean nice for her but Kim was a horrible person. Dude raped Jackie Fox and basically just abused a bunch of teenagers.

Wow!!! I never knew this history and I am 59 and love the music.

I actually quite like 'Beauty's Only Skin Deep' as a whole. There's some beautifully soothing melodies in that album, somewhat lullaby-esque. She's a wonderful singer

i've always hated the fact that they never included michael steele in any of their stories. the woman was a legend, building up her career like that

@slugluv1313

Жыл бұрын

true! i remember when "Micki" was in the band! story i read so many years ago was that she was kicked out of the band because she was too "old" (sounds like typical Kim Fowley BS!)

@louisorlando9694

Жыл бұрын

Kim Fowley was a sleaze ball. Micki Steele was smart to leave. She wouldn’t put up with his sexual advances!

This video has a better story than the movie. Cherry Currie is a saint.

@carrollsanders9376

2 жыл бұрын

Yes she is a great person, really nice lady in person.

@bluarcher5941

Жыл бұрын

true trend-setters of that era...love Cherie's on-stage look..good voice to go with it.

@waynej2608

Жыл бұрын

She really is. To forgive Fowleys monumentally bad behavior, one would have to be at least approaching 'sainthood'. Cherie's life story is inspirational. 💙👍

@susanborkenhagen58

7 ай бұрын

No she isn't, she is an enabler of a well known rape and has lied and denied it sonce 1977. She is a pig!

Nice documentary, although it is sad that they didn't include The Runaways' final bass player Laurie McCallister. She was a beautiful person and I miss her!

Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways (documentary), is better than the movie (directed by Floria Sigismondi). Even though Joan Jett isn't in Edgeplay, I'd still trust it more than most sources of info about The Runaways. RIP Sandy West, RIP Laurie McAllister.

@petabulmer7345

3 жыл бұрын

I have seen both! I also have Cherie and Lita's books! Great reads!

@pipszx5

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen the documentary but i have the movie dvd . Cherie and Joan were on set everyday for filming so how isn’t it credible? It is said in the special features interviews.

@Johnny-lr5jt

3 жыл бұрын

Edgeplay was a film made by their bassist who replaced Jackie Fox. Her name is Vickie Blue. She also had a bit part in Spinal Tap.

@hannahb7038

3 жыл бұрын

@@pipszx5 They took a lot of creative liberties in that movie as Hollywood often does. Cherie even stated this. Whereas Edgeplay's a documentary about The Runaways, full of interviews with Cherie, Jackie, Sandy, Lita, and others associated with the band except for Joan. Plus, the movie mostly focuses on Cherie and Joan, which is dumb.

@markhunter8554

Жыл бұрын

Good documentary. I've never seen the biopic. I wasn't happy that Jackie Fox was written out of the picture.

The mid-70s was a rough time for kids to be getting into Rock & Roll.

They left out Jackie's allegations. Rewrites the entire story.

@Alice-ql4vh

2 жыл бұрын

what are jackie’s allegations

@sophiabrawner9672

2 жыл бұрын

@@Alice-ql4vh it was allegedly stated by Jackie Fox, the bassist of the group, that she had been r@ped after a after party show when she had been out of it, most likely from the hard drugs the band had been taking at the time. She has spoken about it before, emotionally saying that she didn't remember a ton from it. What she did remember though is that people had been watching right there, and didn't do anything about it.

@twistoffate4791

2 жыл бұрын

@@sophiabrawner9672 I believe her. Horrifying.

@monmothma3358

2 жыл бұрын

@@sophiabrawner9672 *Fuchs

That’s beautiful. Forgiveness is a gift.

Super interesting stuff! Well done 👍🤙

They sacrificed a lot for their craft! Thanks gals. 🤘🏻

Wow Cherie has quite a heart and is wise for forgiving Kim Fowley. Better to forgive than to hold on to that stuff.

@heatherr0420

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, she's a better woman than I am. I'm not sure I'd be able to forgive like that that's amazing

Thanks for the shareing

Lita and Ozzy, Close my eyes forever...

When I was in LA nightlife in the late 80s, more than one person advised, "Stay away from Kim Fowley." And I'm not even a performer :///

@susanborkenhagen58

7 ай бұрын

Too bad 99.9% of You Tubers think she is God's gift to women when in fact she continues to enable a rapist, a rape she and Joan witnessed and have denied and lied about since 1977. They are both losers and pure trash. They should be hated, not admired. Who admires women who watch their friend getting raped? That is psycho.

I remember when the Runaways came out. I lived in LA at the time, also frequented the bars they used to go to. Never met them or saw them in concert, but I knew who they were. In the 80s, I saw Lita Ford at a hard rock concert in Phoenix AZ. Opened for Motley Crew.

@jamescon55

3 жыл бұрын

Motley CRUE......

@stephaniewhite5644

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamescon55 Ok

@jamescon55

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephaniewhite5644 Probably when Lita was dating Sixx I bet.....lol

@LeileeBaker805

2 жыл бұрын

Lita 👑

Currie was in the movie FOXS with jody foster. A good movie. The band Angel was in the movie aswell.

@slugluv1313

Жыл бұрын

yup! fun movie, saw it when it was released, specifically bc Cherie was in it :)

@4tuneagent

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. cool movie. Scott Baio was in it also..

Currie is a class act just being herself.

I still miss Sandy, loved her so much

They Should Be In The Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame... *They Are LONG OVER DUE* (SADLY SANDY WEST DRUMMER AND LAURIE MCCALLISTER BASSIST#4 WOULD NOT BE THERE TO ACCEPT THEIR AWARDS)

Sandy West 🤘🏼r.i.p

Lita had all the rock star moves down even as a kid

@gracieplaysguitar

3 ай бұрын

I completely agree. She’s my favorite guitarist

For people that have gone through as much as Cherie, the only way they can get out of their past is by forgiving and forgetting. So that's why she forgave Fowley and even took care of him.

Nice job on the video 👍

They were one of the all-time best female bands when I was a kid

Damn I’ve never seen a video this new before. 1 minute ago it was posted lol

Joan Jett is a beloved Baltimore girl.I love on some Orioles opening day's she sings the National Anthem(which was written about 5 miles away)or throws out the first pitch.We love ya in Baltimore Joan!

@samgray49

2 жыл бұрын

Okay cause I was going to say Philadelphia calls dibbs on Joan Jett, she was born outside of Philly.

@waynej2608

Жыл бұрын

@@samgray49 That's what I thought. Also, she lived on Long Island at some point.

Sandy West deserved better. She loved music and loved being in that band. Watching her in Edgeplay talking about how much she loved the band and missed the girls is heartbreaking.

I was a kid when that Runaway s album came out. I loved it, I had the hots for Cherie Currie. A friend borrowed it and ofc I never saw it again. 😢

@chrisfreeman9960

3 ай бұрын

I still have the album. I had the hots for Cherie AND Jackie!

One of my famous favorite bands

Lita Ford is a heavy metal queen. And Joan Jett is a hard rock queen.

love the runaways

The biopic was great!

There needs to be a tv series, of the runaways.

@johnnyhill5619

9 ай бұрын

@@redlightflash9315 why not? That would be a good show. There’s been so many series that’s come out from it being a movie and was a good story. Infact better counterpart from the movie. It goes more into the story.

I liked the Runaways from the time I first heard them. I still own their debut album, too.

Interesting video. I adore female bands from the 70's

@litaford4464

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know

@HughCorbyCruick

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you therefore checked out Fanny.

@chrisfreeman9960

3 ай бұрын

​@@HughCorbyCruick I agree. They pre-dated the Runways by some years and really had a very strong attitude. Female empowerment in their presentation.

Joan Jett deserves to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, she worked very hard for all of her success.

Loved Lita Ford's book🤗

These were some cool girls. But boy did they have some rough days. It makes me sad to know what happened to some of them, particularly Cherie and Jackie. Heartbreaking :-(( It would have been cool to have known them and be part of their band (even though I have no talent! LOL) except for the drugs. I've never done a drug in my life. Anyway, to Cherie and Jackie, I'm sending you many positive vibes that the rest of your lives are very blessed ♥

@mattiassvanberg8292

Жыл бұрын

Never did drugs?! About time you try them out then. They can be great.

I'm glad someone thinks they were good. My brother had their first album. Started playing it and I walked out.

Legendary band

My mother jams them ever since I can remember

The first time I saw Dakota Fanning as a teenager was when she played Cheri Curry and I was in love with both of them.

Thanks. They were great.

there should be more Runaways' vinyl lps distributed all throughout the world, since globalisation has taken hold of our (old age) days...

My pals and I saw them in 1976 ( cherry bomb lol ) in a high school gym at Fremont high, Fremont CA SF Bay. We we're about 17 and drooling up front of stage.... 🤩🤣🤩🤣🤩

@texo2007

2 жыл бұрын

Really! I graduated from Fremont High in Sunnyvale, CA. Class of 2003.

@chrisfreeman9960

3 ай бұрын

Well, it may not be politically correct to say it, but older guys drooled over them, too. It wasn't only teenage boys. Their manager and producer Kim Foley wanted as big of an audience for them as possible. So there was definitely a sexual element in their presentation, and the audiences showed up for it!

Wow . .. I remember when lita Ford put out her first solo album

How very sad with the stories of these women

Not 1 mention of Cherie being a World renowned chainsaw artist !!She is awesome I have seen some of her work on videos on this platform ! Cherie took care of an evil person who exploited teenage girls for monetary purposes he was also accused of physically abusing them !! It just proves Cherie’s heart was bigger then Fowley’s Ego at the end !! I think for sure Cherie’s voice hasn’t changed a bit since the Runaway days !! I love this group from the moment I heard them !!

Why the fuk didnt the manager get arrested for child exploitation and child abuse. Disgusting

It's always funny for me,because Kim Fowley asked me if I wanted to be the lead singer of an all girl band he was putting together. I thought he was nutz,cos of where we were when he asked me. If he has asked me on the sidewalk instead of in the middle of Sunset Blvd,I might have said yes. How did I know that was how things worked in Hollywood back then. I was new to California. XD

The power of forgiveness is great!!

ICONIC YES WOMEN

I got a record and sometimes I listen to it. Good luck to them.

ssoooo besides being young.. like every other band in the 50's,60's,70's,80's,90's etcetera.. and falling in drugs like every other band in the...... you get the drift.

Today, their manager, the record execs and any other idiot associated with the abuse of these teens would be put in prison.

Iggy Pop described Fowley in an interview: “looked like Frankenstein in crack”

Joan Jett & Lita Ford where both members The Runaways.

@momoiida5505

3 жыл бұрын

We know.

@TheRealCaptainFreedom

3 жыл бұрын

Were*

@carlsaganlives5112

3 жыл бұрын

EXTRA! EXTRA! STOP THE PRESSES!!

@arthurhague4205

2 ай бұрын

No shit

Thanks for letting me know about the parental alienation group... i never knew so many had been through the same thing i have.

@laurenbray8314

3 жыл бұрын

Its very common unfortunately.

how many movies has michael shannon played the heavy? all of them.

@ediekorhnak3233

3 жыл бұрын

I met him and he was actually a really chill dude. Gave me a hug or handshake, i can't remember now. He is so good in everything.

I love Joan Jett

@jasonbean591

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen her 3 times!:)

Their manager could have helped them with their career simply by treating them the way he himself wanted to be treated, it's not Brainsurgery or rocketscience!!

Induct them in The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame

There were many all girlrock bands b4 the Runaways , The Ladybirds were out in the 60s and that was a band you would not forget!!❤❤👀👀

@kennethstickney8819

Жыл бұрын

THE SHAGGS

Just watched the Movie on netflix, I didnt know it was based on real events until i heard Joan jets name, I didnt even know she was in a band. Im here to get educated cause i love their music haha

@malenyluna5275

3 жыл бұрын

What's the movie's name?

@malenyluna5275

3 жыл бұрын

@Larger than life thanks

Fanny was not a heavy rock band, but Runaways were.

This intro sounds exactly like Space Ice’s parody movie reviews! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I remember the Runaways well.

I was like 10yo and I thought they were the coolest.

Wow. I learned a lot. I didn't know that ALL of these girls were runaways.

They did there best Man sad that some of the members died

Why isn’t there anything about Joan Jett’s life? Did I miss a whole segment?

@pipszx5

3 жыл бұрын

They have a separate video for joan jett

@carlsaganlives5112

3 жыл бұрын

They don't think she played much of a part, minor background player.