Cherie Currie The Original voice of The Runaways – and chainsaw artist – announces UK and Eire dates
17th April 202470s icon and famed lead singer with legendary all-female act The Runaways, rock royalty Cherie Currie has announced a 13-date tour of the UK and Eire for November and December 2024, tickets go on sale at 9 am tomorrow Thursday 18 April 2024. All Meet & Greet / Ticketing Info is at www.cheriecurrie.rocks and www.SDEntertainment.co.uk
Joining in 1975, Cherie appears on the three legendary albums âThe Runaways’, âQueens of Noiseâ and âLive In Japanâ. The Runaways featured Cherie Currie, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Sandy West, and Jackie Fox. The band toured extensively, playing with Van Halen, Cheap Trick, Tom Petty, and many many more. The gritty reality of life with the band was turned into the 2010 movie, simply called âThe Runawaysâ in which Cherie – once described as âthe lost daughter of Iggy Pop and Brigitte Bardotâ – was played by Dakota Fanning. Add to the list of her achievements: chainsaw artist, actress, author, and counselorâŚ
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Cherie Currie said, âSo great to be back in the UK and Ireland! This is so reminiscent of my early touring days with the Runaways during the 1970s. It feels like my second home. I’ll be playing all those great songs that I know my fans want to hear. Canât wait to see you all, my Ch Ch Ch CHERRY BOMBS!!âÂ
After leaving The Runaways in 1977, her solo recordings include âBeauty’s Only Skin Deepâ and 2020âs âBlvds Of Splendorâ which featured collaborations with the likes of Slash, Duff McKagan, Billy Corgan, and Juliette Lewis. In 2015 she released âReverieâ a solo record that featured ex-Runaways Lita Ford; Cherie made her last previous UK live appearances supporting this release, and these led to the release of a live solo album âMidnight Music In Londonâ which included a guest slot from Suzi Quatro. Cherie also recorded extensively with her twin sister Marie, Alexx Michael, and Shameless, but also released âThe Motivatorâ in 2019 with Fanny drummer and vocalist Brie Darling.
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Cherie is also known for her work as a chainsaw artist, creating amazing works in wood â though an accident whilst doing this in 2016 nearly killed her â and has also turned some of her own experiences into a way of helping others by working as a drug counselor. Cherie has also worked in film, appearing in âFoxesâ with Jodie Foster in 1980, and several other movies. She also wrote an autobiography âNeon Angelâ
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Matt Sorum, drummer with Guns Nâ Roses and Velvet Revolver, produced âBlvds Of Splendor, and said of her, âCherieâs voice tells it all, she is the real deal. Weâve waited a long time to hear this icon of Rock N Roll do what she does best. Iâm very proud to be a part of this album by one of the best female singers of all timeâ.Â
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This November / December UK and Eire tour is a rare chance for fans to see Cherie Currie do what she does best. Donât miss her.
CHERIE CURRAN UK TOUR
NOVEMBER 2024
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Fri 22 – The Parish Huddersfield
Sat 23 – The Bread Shed Manchester
Sun 24 – Old Fire Station Carlisle
Tues 26 – Bannermanâs Edinburgh
Thu 28 – Beat Generator Dundee
Fri 29 – Winterstorm Troon
Sat 30 – The Deerâs Head Belfast
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DECEMBER 2024
Sun 1 – Skylite Room Warrenpoint
Tues 3 – The Soundhouse Dublin
Weds 4 – Dolanâs Limerick
Thur 5 – Eleven Stoke
Fri 6 – Dingwalls London
Sat 7 – Cobblestones Bridgewater