The Runaways

The Runaways
Formed: 1975 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: 1979
Genre: Rock
Styles: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Group Members: Lita Ford, Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, Vicki Blue, Jackie Fox, Sandy West, Laurie McCallister
Biography: Dismissed during their existence as a crass marketing gimmick, the Runaways have grown in stature over the years as the first all-female band to make a substantial impression on the public by playing loud, straight-up, guitar-driven rock & roll. Since all of the members were teenagers (some of whom were ...Read full biography
Queens of Noise
Released: 1977
Label: Touchwood
Critics' Rating:
The Runaways didn't compromise a bit on their outstanding sophomore effort, Queens of Noise. Melodic yet tough and aggressive, this is hard rock that pulls no punches either musically or lyrically. Classics ...Read full review
The Runaways
Released: 1976
Label: Touchwood
Critics' Rating:
When the Runaways debuted in 1976 with this self-titled LP, aggressive female rockers were the exception instead of the rule. Women had no problem becoming folk-rockers, singer/songwriters or Top 40 icons, ...Read full review
More The Runaways albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (12), Others (3)
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