Arriving in L.A. in 1975, Cherie Currie became the iconic frontwoman of The Runaways, living the rock-and-roll life of fame, rebellion, and excess. Neon Angel gives a raw, unfiltered look at girlhood, stardom, the music industry’s darkest corners, and the struggle to reclaim life against addiction and abuse. Shocking, inspiring and unforgettable. Co-written by Tony O’Neill (Sick City, Down and Out on Murder Mile) this raw, shocking, and tender memoir was a LA Times bestseller, and became the basis for the biopic, The Runaways.
“What doesn’t this book have? Jailbait sex promotion, rape, abortion, suicide attempts, world travel, drugs, booze, catfights, family desertions—and that’s just from Currie, who joined the group at 15 and left at 17, packing enough into that time to make any teen girl’s dad shudder.” — Houston Press
“Neon Angel stuns with honesty and defiance—Currie’s story is as wild and relentless as the punk era itself, and far more illuminating than the film.” — Punk Globe
“Currie’s recollections are powerful, tragic, and beautiful. Neon Angel is essential reading for anyone who survived the ’70s punk rock blast.” — 1-94 Bar
“Cherie Currie’s memoir burns with a vividness that’s almost cinematic—she makes you see, feel, and hear the chaos of The Runaways behind the glam.” — The Worley Gig
“In Neon Angel, Currie lays bare the price of rebellion, fame, and survival—brutal, true, and full of moments no reader will ever forget.” — Lollipop Magazine
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