Yesterday I found out that Ms. Sandy West, co-founder of the Runaways died at age 47. Sandy was a true rock an roll pioneer and The Runaways were a band like no other. Started by Sandy and Joan Jett, they were really the first (sort of) punk all women band. The fact that they had feathered hair and wore spandex makes them even more punk. It was the 70’s. I spent many a nights listening to the Runaways with my friend Andy in his basement after work. Andy told me that his favorite review of The Runaways was in Creem magazine. Three simple words. ‘These bitches suck!’ Even though some of their skills were less then polished and they were managed by the creepy/cool Kim Fowley they were still miles ahead of their time. Cherry Bomb is STILL being covered by many bands and to this day is the BAD ASS ROCK CHICK/FEM BOY anthem!
You will be missed Ms. West. Do they have lycra and platform boots in the afterlife?

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