The Runaways

The Runaways - Pioneers for the Ladies of Rock and Roll
The Undeniable Queens of Noise
The Runaways roared out of California in 1976 with a passion for rock and roll and a load of undeniable talent. A group of teenage rock stars with plenty of attitude, they helped pave the way for future female rockers and created cult icons for more than one generation. Starting with a three-piece and continuing through the original recording lineup of Joan Jett, Sandy West, Lita Ford, Cherie Currie and Jackie Fox, The Runaways transitioned through lineup changes, management drama, world tour...

The Runaways - Waiting For The Night (1977) Lyrics
A new era begins
Waiting For The Night was the first album after Jackie Fox and Cherie Currie left the band. Released in 1977, it featured the following lineup: Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, Vicki Blue This was the second-to-last Runaways studio album that was officially released during the band's run. This lens is an extension of my The Runaways: Pioneers for the Ladies of Rock and Roll lens.

The Runaways - The Runaways (1976) Lyrics
The debut album
The Runaways was released in 1976 and featured the following lineup: Cherie Currie - Vocals Joan Jett - Guitar/Vocals Lita Ford - Guitar Jackie Fox - Bass Sandy West - Drums This album featured one of the band's signature hits - "Cherry Bomb" - and introduced a cult following to a great band. This lens is an extension of my The Runaways - Pioneers for the Ladies of Rock and Roll lens.

The Runaways - Video Archive
The Legacy in Video
The Runaways have a legacy that is unrivaled. Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox roared out of California in 1976 with the first album. With a lineup that also included former Bangles bassist Michael Steele, Vicki Blue, and Laurie McCallister, this group forged a cult following that persists today. You can find out more about The Runaways here: The Runaways: Pioneers for the Ladies of Rock and Roll. This page is meant to archive a majority of The Runaways materi...