The Runaways pimp post: Pictures and Music

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What you'll find in this post: Information, Videos, Links, Pictures and Downloads of The Runaways - Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox. Also, Information and Pictures of The Runaways biopic that is currently being filmed, starring Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Scout Taylor-Compton, Stella Maeve, and Alia Shawkat. PART ONE: 1975 The Runaways were a teenage, American all-girl rock band that performed in the 1970s. The band is best known for the songs "Cherry Bomb," "Queens of Noise," "Neon Angels (On the Road to Ruin)" and "Born to Be Bad." The career of the band was short (1975–1979), successful, and tempestuous. What made the Runaways unique was the musical strength and depth of influences each member brought to the group. Anchored by Sandy West's muscular drumming, and fronted by Cherie Currie (Bowie-esque in appearance and in terms of on-stage presence), the Runaways were the first 'girl band' that showcased two great guitarists: Joan Jett's ear-splitting rhythms and Lita Ford's virtuoso leads gave them a sound that blended influences from Glam, Heavy-Metal, and Punk-Rock. Jackie Fox (heavily influenced by Kiss) augmented Sandy West's drumming to give the band sufficient on-stage power to pull it all off. (text from wikipedia)

Left to right: Sandy West, Jackie Fox, Cherrie Currie, Lita Ford, Joan Jett.

The Runaways - Hollywood (listen)

"School Days"

"I Love Playing with Fire" - Japan 1977

"Queens of Noise" - Japan 1977

"Cherry Bomb"

PART TWO: 2009
According to IMDb, the film is based largely on Currie's book, and is written and directed by Floria Sigismondi, previously known for her work on music videos.

Images, unless otherwise noted, are c/o suicideblonde @ tumblr

first day of work

Kristen with Joan Jett

Dakota and Kristen filming



Kristen with Joan

Dakota with Cherie




with Riley Keough



in costume to film "I Love Playing with Fire"




introduction of Alia Shawkat as Robin the bass player


main cast: Dakota Fanning (Cherie Currie), Scout Taylor-Compton (Lita Ford), Kristen Stewart (Joan Jett) and Stella Maeve (Sandy West) on set for The Runaways band biopic, June 27th

Part Three: For You
And Now... The Runaways (warning, tracks are not labeled are are out of order)
Queens of Noise