Runaway With The Title

In my opinion these girls revolutionized the music industry. Yes there were girls in rock before them, but they didn't kick as much ass and force themselves to be in your face as much as The Runaways did. Forming in Los Angelos in the middle of the 70's they took the music scene by surprise. Facing ridicule from an industry run by men they pushed through and came out on top of the scene.

Joan Jett was the brains behind the band and real leader. Writing most of the songs and playing a mean rhythm guitar. With that bad ass punk edge of hers she was the face of The Runaways and was the reason the band originally formed. After the band broke up Jett was the most successful as a solo artist. Writing such hits I Love Rock And Roll, Crimson and Clover, and I Hate Myself For Loving You. A Legend in the punk scene Joan still plays and tours all over the world.

Sandy West founded The Runaways along with Joan Jett. As the drummer she was the backbone of the band laying down the beat. After breaking up, Sandy worked as a sessions drummer with The Who's John Enthwistle. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2005. She died in 2006.

Cherie Currie was the lead singer. Coming into the band at the young age of 15 she was rattled with drug abuse early in her career. It later lead her to a downfall that she could not bounce back from.
The Runaways throughout their career went through numerous members. They defined girl punk and influenced countless bands such as Courtney Love, Germs, The Go Go's, L7, Pink, etc.

You should check out Runaways, the movie, it really gives you an insiders view of the formation and early years of the band!