Cherie Currie from The Runaways - Full Interview
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2013
- Even if you don't know who Cherie Currie is, you have to watch this interview! The lead singer of The Runaways talks about losing her virginity to rape, being kidnapped by a fan, having sex with the band's manager, her relationship with Joan Jett and much, much more!
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“Do you work out at all?”
“Chainsaw!”
Haha I loved that
What a sweet, strong woman! For those asking the question about how she was attacked so much, it's actually not uncommon for girls who have been abused and/or raped to be re-victimized. Victims, especially when they are untreated, are very vulnerable to being re-victimized. That's one reason why it's so important to get good treatment. So please don't judge. Just have compassion and be as supportive as you can be. Thank you Cherie for being so brave and sharing your story. You deserve to be happy!
Victims, especially when they are treated, are very vulnerable to being re-victimized. That's one reason why it's so important to be careful.
Have you read her book "Neon Angel"? She talks about her experience and it just broke my heart.
Margaret Llewellyn I read it, many moons ago and it still angers and upsets me. Fortunately, Cherie is one helluva resilient woman and bounced back admirably. She's an amazing lady and a true inspiration. 😎👍
The Original Teenage Dirtbag ⚡
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@@Blind_Blind_Blind She calls her self a fan but she never heard of an English rock band called The King Bees.
SO modest and SO sweet and down-to-earth. Cherie is proof positive that a lot of times the people who suffer the most often come out on the other side as kind, honest, decent, real, and beautiful human beings. I love this woman's spirit, from this one interview alone. She is simply, WONDERFUL.
Drug addict, low-talent, deviant.
Cherie is a LEGEND. She deserves the upmost respect from EVERYONE. This was very uncomfortable to watch. She handles things like a true queen. He is making comments like that in front of her son. 🤯
What an asshole. He's a true pervert. Stuck on the awful way she was treated. I knew her when I lived in California. She was a real and true person then and the same rings true today. I love you Cherie.
Yeah, the guy is a bit of a tool, but Cherie handles it quite well.
I thought it was gross the way the interviewer kept objectifying her by calling her "smokin' hot" and all that. I cringed every time he did it. She handled it with grace but OMG, please, hasn't she had to deal with that crap enough??? Geez!!! This woman has exhibited Hurculean strength and you can only comment on her looks??? What about her STRENGTH? What about her RESILIENCE? What about her CHARACTER? He says nothing about any of those other amazing aspects of her as a human being. Typical disgusting self-absorbed guy.
I know eh, it is like Current Year, that is not OK!
I'm a teenager I have a crush on her when she was 18 I still have crush on her 🤣🤣🤣
@@Pro1938ftc3ch The DJ said, you must have been quite a "piece of ass", when you were a teen, with Cheries son in the vicinity,/studio, at that point I would have walked out if I was Cherie
That being said, I do think he did a very very good interview, one of the best I have ever seen
I think he was simply trying to be a junior Howard Stern, and only he can get away with stuff like this, but she seemed not to have an issue with it, so everything did turn out okay
He's doing his Howard Stern imitation. Don't care for it at all, but made Stern insane amounts of money.
There’s nothing wrong with complimenting a woman’s appearance.
Cherie laughs him off, the complete professional she is. "How many creeps are in your life, my God"! yeah, one more now.
What an interesting interview and what a fascinating life she's lead. The kidnapping story was really hard to listen to, what a horrific story. She's incredibly strong. Glad that she's found happiness in her life.
She looks amazing - not “ for 53” just she looks amazing 😉
Absolutely.
Exactly. She is beautiful inside and out.
👍😍
He honestly creeped me out with some questions,just impressed how Cherie handled it because if that was me I would have walked out especially with r*ape and all...he should've been a little more respectful there those are really traumatic and sensitive topics.
What a beautiful, strong, honest woman...I was absolutely glued to this interview ! I'm 67 and well remember the Runaways...never knew their story until I saw the movie. Cherie ROCKS !
She's a gem, met her last year!
is she free
She is the Queen of rock & roll. No doubt about that. She is the coolest person in this world. But she is also the nicest. Cherie Currie is beyond the rest.
Yes all the hit songs and length of her career and all. She was jail-bait for perverts for a couple of years in the 70s. Give her the crown.
I would love to hang out with Cherie
Cherie's great. This guy is a creep.
Too bad she skipped that clown class.
I thought the same, he is a creep.
Why? I thought he did a great job especially compared to other radio guys.
@@rosepatterson951 yeah for sure
Love her! Her book Neon Angel is so intense. She doesn't hold back from telling what happened to her. Pure hell. Being kidnapped and brutalized by a crazed fan, being exploited and used and fed drugs by people who were supposed to be looking out for her. And she managed to survive it all. Barely escaping a very ugly death from cocaine. I'm so glad she's healthy and happy now.
In her book she talks about being a survivor and not a victim. She is just beyond awesome. I wish she hadn't look so apologetic when saying her age. She has definitely gotten better with time. Just stunning.
If what she says is true then she was a victim. Whether or not she feels victimized is another question.
@@rsu8689 I agree
She is freaking gorgeous!
This interviewer didn't read Cherie's book: Neon Angel, never saw the Runaways movie...my gosh! Way to do your homework bro!
Layne Boyer Best interview I have ever done. Rover was terrific!
Cherie Currie I loved this interview so much I had to watch it a couple of times and will probably watch again while trying to pick my chin off the floor!!! ROTFLOL!!!!!! You are a huge inspiration to me in a lot of ways... I am beyond sad at so many things you have gone through!!! I wish for you, Cherie, nothing but a million blessings for the rest of your life because you really do deserve it!!! :D :) ;) :D :) MUCH LOVE!!! :D :)
I am listening..and watching and thinking how GOOD and relaxed the conversation is. Cherie came in a little tight and immediately loosened up because of the skill of the interviewer.
Cherie Currie you look amazing full stop not for 53 just because u do!!! Never forget it beautiful lady u are amazing age is no issue for anything u want to do believe it feel it in your core - so much love xx
Cherie Currie Thank you, Cherrie, for all you have experienced and for your legacy! You’re an amazing person and still look great!
I didn't like the way the interviewer made the questions, or how he referred to what had happened to her. What an idiot!
Cherie is a very strong woman. She seems to be a very nice person. I just feel like hugging her.
Love Cherie Currie, great talent, a classy lady. The interviewer should go back to his job at Walmart.
She's so naturally badass, yet humble as all hell. Absolutely adore her
Wow this interviewer is clueless I feel so bad for Cherie being there.
I discovered “the runaways” about 11 years ago and instantly became a fan! These girls were talented and their music was great! 💯🔥❤️
This is one of the most interesting interviews I've ever seen! Not a five minute wonder, and a wonderfully tough, grounded person to forgive anyone else, and sort the situation out.
This would make a great movie. Just a story about her life beyond the band.
Yeah for sure
"That's because they signed you, It wasn't because all of you were ugly" Joan would have eaten him alive, although I think he would never have said that if front of Joan. I'm a guy an it pisses me of all of the misogynistic comments this guy makes.
This guy is a Howard Stern wannabe but he comes up as an asshole, no funny, no wit, no respect for others. he wants to dig in the nasty. I would love to see him doing those questions to Joan.
rocanroler5 I also caught that guy acting as if he was disgusted that a 28 y.o. was dating a 14 y.o., yet prior to Cherie talking about that, that guy was saying Cherie was a hot piece of ass when she was in The Runaways, which she was just 16 y.o.. I also agree with your entire post, especially that guy being a Howard Stern wannabe.
Kaleo Yamane He was respectful and great to talk to. Never had a better interview. ;-)
Cherie Currie Maybe that was your experience because he was so nice and respectful to you personally, but in that interview he was disrespectful towards women, Kristen Stewart and Joan Jett. Sometimes sexism is so out there and obvious that we can't recognize it as such.
Most punk singers never sung before they were in a band. Cherie turned out to be a good singer for the band, she fell into the sexualized side of things and Jackie and Lita did too. Joan and Sandy didn't, ultimately it was their band and they didn't like that side of things. I think they would have been better or at least they would have lasted a lot more without the others. The runaways turned out to be a great band and if other people want to sexualize them that's OK, to me that says more about those people than about the actual band. That guy there is sexist as the press back then.
henry leopard Hey Dumbass.. You do realize that really is and was Cherie that commend and that you responded to!! You do realize that don't you?? And why the Fuck would you say something like this to Cherie Currie you Fucking Dumbass
How disrespectful can one interviewer be?
He's trying to be a Cleveland Howard Stern. Yes, he's disrespectful and unprofessional.
Great interview Cherie! I'm about the same age and a survivor like you (and also an artist) I wish you well x
I love Cherrie Currie and hearing her story on this show, makes me respect her even more! ❤️
The guy doing the interview is a complete sleeze bag. What a creep! What an amazing woman, all she has been through!
Cherie is the Queen. Nobody will ever be better than her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is amazing. I am glued to the her and the runways. She is so strong and such a true role model. She admits her mistakes and forgives. What an absolute angel she is. I would do anything to sit down and talk to her for 30 minutes. She is classy, cool, inspiring, lovely, Intelligent, strong, what a beautiful individual. You are a goddess Cherie. You are one of life’s true gems.
Respect Cherie! What a amazing find on youtube and such wisdom my god.I am taking so much from having listened to you tonight.Big love from Australia you beautiful soul.xx
Hard to beleive this interview is nearly an hour long! I read the book, saw the movie, and Cherie is actually a friend of mine, and i was glued to the screen with her story. Amazing!
I love you Bil!
I just had a look at Cherie Currie's astrology chart. She is sun, moon and rising Sagittarius with all the planets in the very assertive southern hemisphere. She's a born wild adventurer!!
Yeah, except that astrology is a crock.
Astrology just called and said it was a hoax..
TRIPLE SAG? For real?
Yes.. She has moon and Jupiter in the first house. Gives her alot of charisma.
Thank you Cherie for your honesty and candidness. This is the first time I have heard of someone (beside myself) speaking of words coming through one that did not originate in ones own mind. I am also a survivor of a kidnapping and rape. I came just interested in at looking up some of my favorite women of Rock, and left with so much more. When I realized, I was going through my ordeal, the moment I knew I was going to live, "Alive" by Pearl Jam was on MTV in my kidnappers motel room. They are my favorite band to this day. Thank you for your strength and courage. Peace and
stacyerin88 Stacy. Thank you for YOUR strength and courage!
What a warm, modest, and totally together person Cherie Currie is. I remember my teenage cohorts, Vicki Cannito, Chris Belusko, Ron Babinski and I parking on Heartbeat Road in our hometown, passing around a bottle of Boone's Farm grape wine, and listening with sheer delight to The Runaways' "Trash Can Murders" on the cassette player in the car. What a great memory! I had a chance to interview Cherie for Femme Fatales magazine at a Chiller Theatre autograph show in 2001, but my mother was very ill at the time (and would pass away soon afterward), and I was in such a poor frame of mind, I had to decline the opportunity. I wish I had done it, though, because I can tell that Cherie is a class act. In this radio interview, I right away noticed her warm demeanor and her kind eyes (that's the first thing I notice about a person). What a sweetheart Cherie seems to be! I think she's just great.
John O'Dowd
jod6cindy Reach out to me John. I'd love to do that interview with you. It's never too late. x
Cherie Currie Oh.. and thanks for the kind words. They mean a lot.
+Cherie Currie As a survivor of abuse myself (I was molested at the age of 6), God bless you for your positive attitude and the way you hold your head up. I discovered The Runaways when I was in high school, and read Neon Angel before I saw The Runaways movie. Despite its inaccuracies I loved it and have it in my collection to this day. I recently turned 34 two weeks ago and celebrated that day by blasting a 2 on 1 burned CD that a friend of mine made for me of the first Runaways album and Queens Of Noise. I am a true fan and all of your music (as well as Joan's and Lita's) sticks with me to this day!
Much Love and Respect,
Andre' Schott
Houghton Lake, MI
She seems like such a beautiful soul ,sweet and humble ..
What the hell with the Kirsten Stewart bashing... This interviewer is awful
Cherie C is amazing. Period. She's been through so much and came through it ALL. She's just great.
The Runaways were a Great grunge rock band, I saw them several times. “wow”I’ll never forget!
she is strong
Well spoken and a true survivor.
I had no idea her life story was so horrific; what an extraordinary woman.
Big fan of Cherie. Her chainsaw art is amazing. It blows my mind that such beautiful art can be made that way. And knowing what she's survived and walked away from makes me admire her that much more. Love her music, love her style.
Just wanted to let you know, Cherie, that your one of my Hero's....Your strength alone must be out of this world to have gone through what you did and still be here....I hope to own one of your chainsaw carvings someday....
Mark Richards Thank you Mark. That brought a smile. I want to hug you! Cherie
I like the runaways movie, but in my opinion, had they really made the movie just like her book it would have been 10 times better. Her book is so anazing. The movie is supposed to be an adaptation, but its not very close at all.
The reason the movie wasn't like Cherie's book is because a lot of the stories in her book are false and or extremely inaccurate. Joan Jett got involved with the project because she wanted the movie to be about the truth. Cherie getting kidnapped and raped has nothing to do with The Runaways so there is no reason to put it in the movie. Cherie was on a lot of dugs back then so her memory and perception of events is very distorted.
Johnny Cade Jakie Fox tried to hault production of the movie even though there was no character representing her in the movie. Joan started a lawsuit in order to settle Jakie's threats to production. That is what I have read from interviews with Joan's manager, Kenny (who helped turn Cherie's book into a movie). If you want proof on Cherie's inaccuracy just watch Edgeplay. In the documentary Cherie claims all of the girls witnessed Kim Fowley perform sexual acts with a disoriented woman in a hotel room. However, in her book she states that it was only Sandy and her who witnessed it (Of course Sandy is dead so she can't dispute it). Also, Cherie claims she arrived early to the photo shoot the day she left the band. Yet BOTH Lita AND Vickie claim that she arrived late. I don't trust her memory especially when she brags about how intense her drug use was.
Austin Adams Barry Levine could have put that to rest. He was the photographer that day. He would vouch that I was there early helping him set up shots. Vicki chose to not talk to him. Lita and I have discussed this. I was there before any other band mate. Period. Sandy West before she died wrote her account of what happened that day in the hotel room. I have it. It was to protect the facts. Another man, Rick Cole was also there. I have his signed statement. It's people like you Austin, who know nothing try so desperately to be noticed. The facts are something you care less about... but I wish you well.
+Cherie Currie i just saw this interview and this was the most candid of all the interviews you have done. Your an inspiration not only for women but for people in general.You're also a decent actress and wish you did more movies i still remember "Foxes" lml Anyways i hope you come to Orlando and do an exhibition of your Chainsaw Art and Perform that would be really cool. lml Keep Rockin lml
thank you cherie
Wow, that was amazing...although I'm not extremely familiar with the Runaways; I was more of a Joan Jett fan...but watching this, Cherie really takes you through a emotional rollercoaster, and Rover really did a good job interviewing her. I feel bad she had to go through all that, I had no idea her life was so f'd up. I'm glad she's doing much better now. Actually our band played at the Foundry, it's a cool little place. I'm kinda sad I missed her, I woulda loved to see her play and maybe meet her for a minute and get an autograph or something, she seems so cool. Thanks Rover, and thanks Cherie too!
Hope to meet you one day!
Cherie Currie That would be awesome! :)
I wish Rover had read Neon Angel and seen The Runaways before the interview. Cherie's candidness is uncanny.
Ronald Gray I think he did a great job Ronald. I enjoyed him very much. x
Cherie Currie Yes Cherie, he was good, and you led him in the right direction, perhaps I was being overly critical the first time I watched this. I remember wishing he had a little more background knowledge, that's all, but you were fabulous and very moving. Love you always Cherie! xoxo
Ronald Gray Thanks my friend! I feel it was the best interview I have done. Much love back to you Ronald!
I love you 💕. You remind me of my best friend from 1989. We were both 13 and happy. Cherie is a rockstar
Cool lady. God bless her 🙏❤️
Cherie Currie is awesome.
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Wow. She's been through a lot, but remains so positive
Much love for Cherie Currie!!! 💖💖💖🍒💣
This was an amazing interview!!
One of the people she spent the night with was Rick Springfield. Great Interview & I still love the Runaways. Come on Reunion!
Wow! Great interview! When I read her book, I was riveted to so many of the stories. Also, to hear that Cherie and Robert Hays are still friends but not married. It can be done!
Yeah, I was so intensely listening to her story I didn't even realize an hour had passed!
Great Interview! 👍💞
Agreed, i read her book and i have read a lot of rock books but hers is the best,.
Love ya Cherie God bless
I LOVE CHERIE CURRIE! Absolutely a mint original icon!
My Cherie
Ms Cherie Currie, you're such a STRONG Woman. God bless you.
Tho, it is so hard to tell those horrible abusive women stories.
"I love the way you said it, all things that happened to us has a purpose"
She is amazing
She's a lovely person 💕
Cherie, I just finished reading your (updated) book and had to see the woman for herself on UA-cam. You are an astounding human being, woman, role model, heroine. Absolutely everyone can relate to at least one aspect of who you are. During a time of great uncertainty and crisis for myself, you just showed me the majesty of human will and perseverence. xoxo
Miss Conduct Another cyber hug to you Miss Conduct.
Cherie is pure badass
The interviewer should be knocked out!!
Why did he had to ask her to tell all these rape stories. She has soo much talent and he should have asked her about her Chainsaw art! Creepy dude forreal
She clearly wanted to tell the story. It’s probably cathartic for her.
Cherie is the closest I've seen to a woman made from granite. From what this lady (as a YOUNG GIRL....) experienced in life....I have no words that would adequately describe my respect and admiration for this lady. I sincerely hope that you are still as strong and still doing ok. The 70's were the years of the devil and his hounds....
She does look good for 53.
She looks better than many 45 year olds.
Google her now..she looks even better if that’s actually possible!
Yes, and there’s nothing wrong with saying that 👍 So tired of people who demonize men who compliment a woman’s appearance
Wow. This really is worth watching if you were ever curious about her, the Runaways etc. She is very thoughtful, engaging, and has amazing stories to tell. I was playing clubs as a drummer in L.A. several years after the Runaways formed and am about her age. Had no idea what these girls went through only a few years prior. Great interview! Cherie is very interesting, and she felt comfortable enough with "Rover" to share quite a bit about her life with the Runaways. Very cool.
She's a survivor
Cherie, I am reading your book and I love it. Do you ever sign your book? That would be cool if you did.
I love Cherie but this interviewer was terribly creepy and lame. He genuinely is clueless
Why didn't the interviewer ask Cheirie about the Japanese photographers situation?
Wow, this was an incredible interview. You did a wonderful job asking important questions and receiving full, sincere answers. I was amazed by this story. Cherie has lived through so much and still seems to have a great head on her shoulders. That's a strong woman. Anyway, I think this is one of the best interviews by anyone I have seen.
She is a beautiful bomb ! A supernova! This guy need to learn how to respect that them how to do an interview! So poor connection with the artist and lack of empathy with her as woman/human! Watch the music man! Listen the songs, read the book! The reason why I watched this video is Cherie Currie not you!
I'm so sad and so sorry you were forced to abort your baby I know you regret it so much that it haunts you
Omg...I luv Cherie. Just listen to her. Listen to her story's. This is the type of person that would of been a bestie 4 life. I wish I grew up with a gal pal like this.. Genuine, Sincere, intelligent ,so down to earth, loyal and honest u can hear it. Went to hell and back! Pos manager, sisters bf it goes on and on. Thanks for a deep insight of ur past Cherie 💓..wow! Ps I did not like the guy interviewing u at all!!! I felt that right away. I would of walked away from him A. sap
He spent WAY too much time on the rape issue. Move on to the music questions!
You are one cool chick Cherie! I'm so glad that Fowley now has the chance to meet his other partner Satan! By the way Cherie do you still do your chainsaw art in Chatsworth? I went out there a couple of times in 2007 and I'm sure I went by your place on Topanga Canyon RD?
“Most people have vocal training “... again with this guy.
How was Kim Fowley allowed in the underage club?
Justice for Jackie✊✊
What does that have to do with Cherie?
Did he really just call her “A HOT PIECE OF ASS”???? This guy is beyond appalling and unbelievably disrespectful and demeaning!!! Why is it that some people find it so easy to say such disgusting things to someone without hesitation or remorse and all the while knowing how furious they would be if someone else spoke that way to THEIR CHIID, THEIR WIFE OR THEIR SISTER?? He is SO sick and SO immature!!
This woman is incredible!! Strong, driven, courageous, creative and such a good spirit. I’m so impressed with her.
He’s a douche waffle 🧇
I don't like the announcer - no personallity except for being negative.
What was the movie foxs
I hate the way he's talking about her experiences but at least she has a platform to spread awareness about all these awful things that happens to young women and the fucking sick men who do those. She's very strong!
I've watched the Runaways movie and I'm surprised they haven't showed half the hell those girls have been through and I'm so sorry for them
Exactly!
How many times do People need to be told they are wrong About Kristen Stewart not being able to act and She Nailed it
very good interview....truth. beautiful lady.
How did she get so rich? the internet has her at 14 million and Lira at only 3. Poor Sandy, the Edge movie made me cry.
So another site has her at 1 to 5 million. That seems more reasonable. I cant see how she could be worth more than Joan Jett unless chainsaw art is crazy expensive based on her name. She acts and divorced a significant but not super rich movie star. Joan toured endlessly and had huge record sales in the 1980s. Lita had a long hiatus and family drama. It would be ironic if Cherie came out on top of the money. The guy who does chainsaw art at the county fair is no millionaire.
What? Christian Stewart had no personality in the movie? She was fantastic as Joan Jett. What drugs were you on?
good interview
Luv her movie foxes !!!
So sorry for all the girls in this band for the abuse they went though. I loved them at the time they first started recording because they were my age and I started in a band at the same time but I was male. So sad they had to go through what that crap!
ShortysSportsGrill Do not feel sorry for the "girls". Respect them, feel "sorry for other women in the world, and believe me there are a lot of, i think miss Currie would agree!
I do respect them for making it after all they went through. Why would you think I didn't respect them?
Angelique Hoegee I do respect them for making it after all they went through. Why would you think I didn't respect them? And I have also met Cherie Currie in person and she loved what I had to say about this. She is a wonderful and beautiful person.
she used to hold a fund raiser for the valley free clinic. she got the best band's to perform. artist’s donated artwork, she has such a great heart. an amazing woman no doubt.. she looks even better in person then on this video. she is nothing short of breathtaking. very healthy looking :) .maybe someday she will return to the stage.
jeff case We can only Hope
Kidnapping story starts at 36:25
Why don't they talk about Joan and Cherie relationship
Quaaludes didn't "fall out of fashion" they were banned & manufacturing halted. I believe Africa is the only place left in the world that you may be able to find them anymore. Although I'm pretty sure it's illegal there too.
I believe Hamilton Morris did an episode on them.
I love how she curses and afterwords you can see the broadcast delay ramping back up lol.
she is a great rocker and sad but hey cheers she is cool