Cherie Ann Currie was born on November 30, 1959, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. Her early life was marked by a passion for music, which ultimately led her to become the lead vocalist for the iconic all-female rock band, The Runaways. This legendary group, consisting of Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fuchs, catapulted Cherie to major rock stardom.
After releasing three albums with The Runaways, including "The Runaways", "Queens of Noise", and "Live in Japan", Cherie decided to pursue her solo recording and acting endeavors. Her acting career flourished, with notable roles in films such as "Foxes" (1980) alongside Jodie Foster, "Parasite" (1982) with Demi Moore, and "Wavelength" (1983) featuring Robert Carradine. Additionally, she made memorable guest appearances on popular television shows like "Murder, She Wrote" (1984) and "Matlock" (1986).
Cherie Currie also ventured into the world of writing, authoring her memoir "Neon Angel: The Cherie Currie Story". This candid account chronicles her struggles with drug addiction, which ultimately derailed her promising acting career. However, Cherie has continued to perform in the entertainment industry on her own terms, while also pursuing new passions.
One of her most significant endeavors has been working as a drug counselor, drawing from her personal experiences to help others overcome addiction. Recently, she has expanded her resume to include the role of record producer and opened her own Chainsaw Art Gallery in Chatsworth, California.
The Runaways, although they never achieved mainstream American success, have left a lasting impact on the music industry. Their influence can be seen in artists such as Courtney Love and The Donnas, paving the way for other female rock bands like The Go-Go's and The Bangles.
Cherie's family is filled with talented individuals, including her twin sister Marie Currie, with whom she recorded an album called "Cherie & Marie Currie". The twins have yet to collaborate on a film project, although they did appear together in the cult classic "The Rosebud Beach Hotel" (1984).
