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* Read * Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway by Cherie Currie, Tony O'Neill ↠ eBook or Kindle ePUB. Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-read 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.. In this candid autobiography, Cherie Currie—the original lead singer of ‘70s teenage all-girl rock band The Runaways—powerfully
| Title | : | Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (781 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0061961361 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-21 |
| Language | : | English |
Cherie Currie has been described as "the lost daughter of Iggy Pop and Brigitte Bardot." Shortly after the Runaways disbanded, the rock star landed a coveted role in the Jodie Foster movie Foxes, and later went on to appear in a number of other films. He lives in New York with his wife and daughter.. Currie is still performing, writing, and acting, and she continues to take on unorthodox endeavors. She lives in California with her son, Jake.Tony O'Neill is the author of Digging the
"Riveting Account of Teenage Rock N' Roll, and Its Aftermath" according to Rachel Kramer Bussel. This wild ride of a memoir takes us from Currie's 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. All of a sudden, she's thrust into the big-time world of rock music, and the pace is hectic, with fame, and drugs, chasing the band.The heart of the story is Currie's quest to find a family who'll appreciate her for herself; her dad does, and, . happy, scared This book was fabulous, already letting a friend borrow it. I was astonished, shocked, depressed, happy, scaredquite the rollercoaster. I do hope to catch someday Cherie working on more art publicly.. A history lesson DrunkleNick I had heard of The Runaways but didn't know the history or the inside story. This book was an eye-opener as far as that is concerned. In a way, this also is a story about overcoming demons and getting back on track, and the author does a nice job being candid, even when it's pretty embarrassing to be her.
An intense, behind-the-scenes look at rock music in the gritty, post-glam era, Neon Angel is a must-read 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.. 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
“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 g
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