The Runaways - Squidoo Virtual Concert

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The queens of noise - The Runaways!

The Runaways carried the banner for teenage female rockers in the late 70s and the members continue to influence music today.

In this virtual concert, rockers Sandy West, Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Lita Ford and Jackie Fox, the original recording lineup, get back together for charity as they no longer can in the outside world.

This lens is dedicated to the memory of Sandy West.

The Runaways on Squidoo

The Runaways On Stage

The Influence of The Runaways - The Opening Acts! 

Hundreds of female and male musicians alike have been inspired or influenced by The Runaways. Bands like The Donnas, Bikini Kill, and L7 don't hide their depth of inspiration. The Bangles, The Go-Gos, Precious Metal and many other bands benefited from the doors The Runaways helped kick in.

Opening Act: The Donnas 

The Donnas - Don't Wait Up For Me

single taken from The Donnas' new album "Bitchin'" on Purple Feather records. Video directed by Roboshobo from Revolver Films. links: http://www.thedonnas.com http://www.myspace.com/thedonnas http://www.revolverfilms.com

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Opening Act: The Bangles 

The Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter

Sony Music Entertainment Audio. Cover version of Simon & Garfunkel's song. Bangles version from the Less Than Zero movie soundtrack.

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Opening Act: The Go-Gos 

The Go-Go's - We Got The Beat

The Go-Go's - We Got The Beat Capitol USA (catalog) (P) (C) 2006 Capitol Records, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.

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The Runaways Live

And now...The Runaways!

Setlist:
Queens of Noise
Wasted
American Nights
School Days
California Paradise
Neon Angels
All Right You Guys
Cherry Bomb

The Runaways - Queens of Noise 

The Runaways - Queens Of Noise

Japan 1977

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The Runaways - Wasted 

The Runaways - Wasted 1977

The Runaways featuring a young Joan Jett. This track is called Wasted and was recorded over 30 years ago. P.S. They're not lipsyncing, youtube just sucks converting the vids... Sandy Vicky Lita Joan RULE!

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Introducing the members... 

The Runaways spawned far-reaching careers that continue to influence and impact a legion of fans and professionals.

Joan Jett is considered a legend in rock and roll. She has put out hits like "I Love Rock and Roll," "Crimson and Clover" and "I Hate Myself For Loving You," has acted in movies like Light of Day, and is still actively touring and occasionally popping up in TV and films.

Lita Ford is considered by many to be the "Queen of Metal." She has released a slew of her own albums and hit the charts with songs like "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever." After a family hiatus, Lita's back on the road and talking about a new album.

Cherie Currie engaged in her own solo career and added a run of acting credits to her resume, including Foxes with Jodie Foster. She is still in demand when she plays and enjoys a new career as a chainsaw artist.

Sandy West fronted The Sandy West Band and maintained a loyal following of die-hard fans until her death in 2006.

Jackie Fox eventually entered the legal profession, while Vicki Blue became a filmmaker and head of Sacred Dogs Entertainment. Michael Steel, the band's first bass player, went on to make big hits as a part of The Bangles. Peggy Foster has continued to play in a variety of bands while Laurie McCallister left music for the most part after playing bass with The Orchids.

The Runaways - American Nights 

The Runaways - American Nights

Live In Japan 1977

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Did you know?

The Runaways were and continue to be huge in Japan.

The Runaways - School Days 

THE RUNAWAYS "schooldays"

the runaways "SCHOOLDAYS"

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The Runaways - California Paradise 

The Runaways - California Paradise

Japan 1977

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The Runaways

The Runaways - Neon Angels 

The Runaways - Neon Angels On The Road To Ruin

Japan 1977

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The Runaways Catalog 

The Best of the Runaways: 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection

1. Cherry Bomb 2. Blackmail 3. Secrets 4. I Love Playin' With Fire 5. Born to Be Bad 6. Take It or Leave It 7. Queens of Noise [Live] 8. You Drive Me Wild [Live] 9. Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin [Live] 10. Wasted 11. Wait for Me 12. Waitin' for the Night

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The Runaways

1. Cherry Bomb 2. You Drive Me Wild 3. Is It Day or Night? 4. Thunder 5. Rock & Roll 6. Lovers 7. American Nights 8. Blackmail 9. Secrets 10. Dead End Justice

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Queens of Noise

1. Queens of Noise 2. Take It or Leave It 3. Midnight Music 4. Born to Be Bad 5. Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin 6. I Love Playin' with Fire 7. California Paradise 8. Hollywood 9. Heartbeat 10. Johnny Guitar

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Live in Japan

1. Queens Of Noise 2. California Paradise 3. All Right You Guys 4. Wild Thing 5. Gettin Hot 6. Rock N Roll 7. You Drive Me Wild 8. Neon Angels On The Road To Ruin 9. I Wanna Be Where The Boys Are 10. Cherry Bomb 11. American Nights 12. Cmon

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Japanese Singles Collection

1. Cherry Bomb 2. Blackmail 3. Secrets 4. Rock 'N' Roll 5. Neon Angels on the Road to Ruin 6. Queens of Noise 7. All Right You Guys 8. Blackmail 9. Little Sister 10. School Days 11. Mama Weer All Crazee Now 12. Eight Days a Week 13. Right Now [*] 14. Black Leather [*]

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The Runaways - All Right You Guys 

The Runaways - All Right You Guys

Japan 1977

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Loving the crowd

The Runaways - Cherry Bomb 

The Runaways - Cherry Bomb

Live in Japan 1977.

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Running towards forever 

Even though a reunion of the first recording lineup of The Runaways is now no longer possible, we hope you enjoyed a fun "what if" moment. The good news is, all proceeds from this go to charity, so tell you friends to visit and bump those ratings!

Why we chose Cancer Research 

Our charity for The Runaways Virtual Concert was chosen in honor of Sandy West, the hard hitting drummer of The Runaways, who died of lung cancer in 2006.

A packed roster of bands and a full house of fans filled The Knitting Factory in December of 2006 to pay tribute to Sandy, proof of her lasting impact on the industry and those who follow it.

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