Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway
In this candid autobiography, Cherie Currie-the original lead singer of '70s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways-powerfully recounts her years in the band, her friendship with guitarist Joan Jett, and her struggle with drugs. An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-listen 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: The Runaways, starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett.
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Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway
In this candid autobiography, Cherie Currie-the original lead singer of '70s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways-powerfully recounts her years in the band, her friendship with guitarist Joan Jett, and her struggle with drugs. An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-listen 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: The Runaways, starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett.
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Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway

Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway

by Cherie Currie, Tony O'Neill

Narrated by Cherie Currie

Unabridged — 15 hours, 44 minutes

Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway

Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway

by Cherie Currie, Tony O'Neill

Narrated by Cherie Currie

Unabridged — 15 hours, 44 minutes

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Overview

In this candid autobiography, Cherie Currie-the original lead singer of '70s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways-powerfully recounts her years in the band, her friendship with guitarist Joan Jett, and her struggle with drugs. An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-listen 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: The Runaways, starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart as Cherie Currie and Joan Jett.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

What truly amazes me is what a fine, honest, introspective author Cherie is, with an incredible tale about an incredible life, and a fascinating personal odyssey.” — Joan Jett

“I don’t think a lot of people know the story of Cherie Currie. It’s an amazing story and she’s an amazing woman and performer. ” — Dakota Fanning on The Tonight Show

“Raw and riveting.” — LA Weekly

“Details the band’s short, messy history and the struggle with addiction that nearly claimed her life.” — Entertainment Weekly

“[NEON ANGEL] reveals how the liberated life of a 16-year-old rock star in Los Angeles included many dark moments.” — Spin

“Unflinchingly honest.” — Boston Globe

“The striking thing about The Runaways, is how authentic it feels… One reason may be that the movie is partly based on Neon Angel, a newly revamped autobiography by the group’s lead singer Cherie Currie, whose chillingly quick self-destruction is relived through Dakota Fanning.” — New York Times

“Currie is looking forward to giving Neon Angel its second life…the new version, with a foreword by [Joan] Jett, adds the sex, drugs and darkness that were missing from the first edition.” — Reuters

Joan Jett

What truly amazes me is what a fine, honest, introspective author Cherie is, with an incredible tale about an incredible life, and a fascinating personal odyssey.

LA Weekly

Raw and riveting.

Spin

[NEON ANGEL] reveals how the liberated life of a 16-year-old rock star in Los Angeles included many dark moments.

Boston Globe

Unflinchingly honest.

Dakota Fanning on The Tonight Show

I don’t think a lot of people know the story of Cherie Currie. It’s an amazing story and she’s an amazing woman and performer.

Entertainment Weekly

Details the band’s short, messy history and the struggle with addiction that nearly claimed her life.

New York Times

The striking thing about The Runaways, is how authentic it feels… One reason may be that the movie is partly based on Neon Angel, a newly revamped autobiography by the group’s lead singer Cherie Currie, whose chillingly quick self-destruction is relived through Dakota Fanning.

Reuters

Currie is looking forward to giving Neon Angel its second life…the new version, with a foreword by [Joan] Jett, adds the sex, drugs and darkness that were missing from the first edition.

Reuters

Currie is looking forward to giving Neon Angel its second life…the new version, with a foreword by [Joan] Jett, adds the sex, drugs and darkness that were missing from the first edition.

on The Tonight Show - Dakota Fanning

"I don’t think a lot of people know the story of Cherie Currie. It’s an amazing story and she’s an amazing woman and performer. "

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176085037
Publisher: Tantor Audio
Publication date: 08/25/2020
Edition description: Unabridged
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