I can hardly find the words, but neon angel is a must read. Lita ford, cherie currie, slash cherry bomb the runaways. Currie experienced more in her first 20 years or so than usually seen in several lifetimes. Neon angel by cherie currie, 97800619659, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In neon angel, an expanded edition of her 1989 book on which the film is based, the singeractressturnedchainsaw artist reveals how the liberated life of a. The movie with kristen stewart as joan and dakota fanning as cherie is based on the memoir neon angel. The book recounts curries joining the group at age 15 only to quit two years later after what seemed like a lifetime of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Neon angel the cherie currie story paperback, signed. Cherie currie born november 30, 1959 is an american singer, musician and actress. A new version of the book has been published to coincide with the movie but if you want to read the original book that inspired the film this is the one. New york times currie is looking forward to giving neon angel its second lifethe new version, with a foreword by joan jett. At the tender age of fifteen, groundbreaking lead singer cherie currie joined a group of talented girls joan jett and lita ford on guitar, jackie fox on bass, and. This was a time before the internet for mass consumption, anyway, hell, even before the tape cassette was popular, back when vinyl and 8track.
Neal shusterman the author recounts her teenaged years as the lead singer of the allgirl rock band, the runaways, her career as a movie actress, and her battle with drugs and alcohol. Memoir of a runaway which was the basis for the 2010 movie the runaways starring dakota fanning as cherie currie. The first edition of the novel was published in august 23rd 1989, and was written by cherie currie. The main characters of this music, non fiction story are. This was a very tough book to read because it was a very tough story. An intense, behindthe scenes look at rock music in the gritty, postglam era, neon angel is a mustread for. A memoir of a runaway reprint by currie, cherie isbn. A memoir of a runaway by cherie currie, tony oneill. However, in response to a comment pointing out that currie wrote about a similar incident in her memoirs, neon angel, currie admits that the individual in the book was jackie. First edition of curries autobiography of her time with and after the pioneering girl group the runaways. Neon angel by cherie currie meet your next favorite book. Neon angel a memoir of a runaway by cherie currie and tony oneill was exactly what i hoped it would be, a look at the dark world of rock and roll from the view of a teenage girl who was there. I dont think a lot of people know the story of cherie currie.
Read neon angel by cherie currie,tony oneill for free with a 30 day free trial. Free download or read online neon angel pdf epub book. A memoir of a runaway cherie currie, tony oneill on. While curries book was first published over two decades ago, this revised edition now featuring an introduction by corunaway joan jett and, by curries admission, more material that pushes the book beyond the young. This wild ride of a memoir takes us from curries suburban upbringing as a young rebel, dyeing her hair red, white and blue and dressing up as her idol, david bowie, to, in a turn that is dramatically sudden, being asked to audition for the runaways by kim fowley and joan jett while at her local hangout. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Neon angel is the story of former runaways lead singer cherie currie, and in a broader context, its the story of the music industry in the midtolate 70s and the sleazy reality of the business. The runaways soared rapidly to success, but currie was overwhelmed by the pace and constant travel. Neon angel by cherie currie, 97800619666, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cherie currie is a renowned songstress, chainsaw artist, and coauthor of neon angel. Overall, neon angel was what i expected a behind the scenes look at the drugfueled downfall of a former teenaged rock musicianactress. In this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s teenage allgirl rock band the runawayspowerfully recounts her years in t.
One reason may be that the movie is partly based on neon angel, a newly revamped autobiography by the groups lead singer cherie currie, whose chillingly quick selfdestruction is relived through dakota fanning. The book revolves around her dysfunctional family, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, sexual abuse and her days with the runaways. Cherie curries interview with julie chang on fox ny. Currie joined the runaways a year after its formation. A memoir of a runaway by lead singer cherie currie inspired the film. Currie powerfully recounts her teenage years in this candid autobiography, chronicling the experiences that destroyed her selfconfidence and led her to drug and alcohol abuse. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. Cherie curries audition must be read to be believed. A memoir of a runaway by cherie currie and tony oneill overview in this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s teenage allgirl rock band the runawayspowerfully recounts her years in the band, her friendship with guitarist joan jett, and her struggle with drugs. The runaways, starring dakota fanning and kristen stewart as cherie currie and joan jett. Cherie currie today extra interview march 2016 duration.
Cherie currie on standing by during jackie foxs alleged. At 15 she became the lead singer for the runaways, a female rock group. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available. In this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s teenage allgirl rock band the runawayspowerfully recounts her years. Neon angel had been sitting in my nook reader for a while, purchased not long after i watched the runaways, which is based on lead vocalist cherie curries autobiography. Details the bands short, messy history and the struggle with addiction that nearly claimed her life. Cherie currie releases new rendition of runaways queens of noise cherie currie blvds of splendor. Neon angel the cherie currie story signed paperback 1989. Cherie curries story in neon angel is absolutely amazing and inspiring. The cherie currie story, which was recently revised and rereleased. The cherie currie story by cherie currie and neal shusterman published by price stern sloan in 1989 paperback 5 x 7 inches, 176 pages, includes 8 pages of black and white photos in the center. Pdf neon angel book by cherie currie free download 176.
Its enlightening, disgusting, exhilarating, nauseating, mesmerising, heartbreaking, and enthralling. An intense, behindthescenes look at rock music in the gritty, postglam era, neon angel is a mustread for. The runaways really were tough chicks, it wasnt an act, but being in that band was close to hell. Currie wrote a memoir of her teen years called neon angel.
A memoir of a runaway english edition par cherie currie. This is the very scarce paperback original edition of cheries book neon angel about her life as a member of the groundbreaking all girl band the runaways. In this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s. Neal shusterman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. An intense, behindthescenes look at rock music in the gritty, postglam era, neon angel is a mustread for anyone whose heart beats to the rhythm of david bowie, suzi quatro, nick gilder, and the sex pistols, and for every fan of the movie it inspired. In this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s teenage allgirl rock band the. In this candid autobiography, cherie curriethe original lead singer of 70s teenage allgirl rock band the runawayspow. Read neon angel a memoir of a runaway by cherie currie available from rakuten kobo. The runaways movie, a 2010 musical biographical drama film executive produced by joan jett. After reading cheries story of surviving multiple rapes and the exploitations of her. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Neon angel cherie currie paperback harpercollins publishers. A memoir of a runaway by oneill, tony,currie, cherie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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