The Runaways were an all-female American rock band that recorded and performed from 1977 to 1979. The band released four studio albums and one live album during its run. Among their best-known songs are "Cherry Bomb", "Hollywood", "Queens of Noise" and a cover version of the Velvet Underground's "Rock & Roll". Never a major success in the United States, the Runaways became a sensation overseas, especially in Japan, thanks to the single "Cherry Bomb".
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, punk rock, glam punk |
| Years active | 1975–1979 |
| Labels | Mercury, Rhino, Cherry Red, Raven |
| Associated acts | Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Lita Ford, the Bangles, Cherie & Marie Currie, Sandy West Band, Currie-Blue Band, the Orchids |
| Past members | Joan Jett, Sandy West, Micki Steele, Lita Ford, Peggy Foster, Cherie Currie, Jackie Fox, Vicki Blue, Laurie McAllister |
About The Runaways
Joan Jett and Cherie Currie are two teenagers from Southern California who create a female rock band that is a huge success. The film follows the rise to fame of The Runaways and how hard it was to keep relationships strong.
Achievement of The Runaways
Floria Sigismondi wrote and directed the film. The movie is based off the novel titled, Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, by rocker Cherie Currie.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Runaways
The Runaways Category.. Hard rock musical groups from California.. Punk rock groups from California.. Mercury Records artists.. All-female bands.
Latest information about The Runaways updated on July 28 2021.
