Cherie Currie

Cherie Ann Currie was born on November 30, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. Her early life was shaped by an acting family, with her mother being Republic Studios’ contract player Marie Harmon. At the age of two, along with her identical twin sister Marie Currie, she had a minor acting role on an episode of “My Three Sons.” Her significant career began in 1975 when she joined the all-female rock band The Runaways as lead vocalist at just 15 years old. The band quickly gained notoriety and released three albums, “The Runaways” (1976), “Queens of Noise” (1977), and “Live in Japan” (1977), before Currie departed to pursue a solo career. Her vocal style and stage presence became a defining aspect of the band’s image and sound.

Following her time with The Runaways, Currie transitioned into acting, starring in films such as “Foxes” (1980) alongside Jodie Foster, “Parasite” (1982) with Demi Moore, and “Wavelength” (1983). She also made guest appearances in popular television series like “Murder, She Wrote” (1984) and “Matlock” (1990–1991). In 1980, she released “Messin’ With The Boys” with her twin sister Marie Currie, which included the charting single “Since You Been Gone.” Her experiences during this period, including challenges with drug addiction, were documented in her memoir, “Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway,” which was later adapted into the 2010 film “The Runaways.” This memoir provided a candid look into her personal struggles and professional journey.

In recent years, Cherie Currie has embraced new artistic endeavors. She became a chainsaw carving artist in 2002, opening her own Chainsaw Art Gallery in Chatsworth, California, in 2005. She has competed in and won awards at three world Chainsaw Art competitions. Currie continues to engage in the entertainment industry on a part-time basis, releasing solo albums such as “Reverie” (2015) and “Blvds Of Splendor” (2019), which featured collaborations with artists like Slash and Billy Corgan. She also released “The Motivator” (2019) with Brie Darling and has re-released an audio version of “Neon Angel.” Additionally, she has worked as a drug counselor, drawing on her own experiences to help others.