Cherie Currie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cherie Currie
Currie in March 2010
Background information
Birth name	Cherie Ann Currie
Born	(1959-11-30) November 30, 1959 (age 65) Encino, California, U.S.
Genres	Punk rock hard rock
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter actress artist producer
Instruments	Vocals keyboards guitar tambourine
Years active	1975–present
Labels	Mercury Capitol Raven MCA Rocket City Blue Elan

Cherie Ann Currie (born November 30, 1959) is an American singer, actress, and artist. She is famous for being the lead singer of the 1970s rock band the Runaways. After leaving the band, she started a career as a solo artist and an actress.

Cherie and her identical twin sister, Marie Currie, released an album together in 1980 called Messin' With The Boys. She is also known for her role in the 1980 movie Foxes.

Early Life and Family

Cherie Currie was born in Encino, California. Her mother, Marie Harmon, was an actress. Cherie has an identical twin sister named Marie Currie, an older sister named Sondra Currie, and a brother, Don Currie Jr.

When Cherie and Marie were just two years old, they were cast in an episode of the TV show My Three Sons. They were supposed to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," but they got nervous during filming and their part was cut. Later, as teenagers, they appeared as background dancers on the popular music show American Bandstand.

Music and Acting Career

The Runaways

In 1975, at the age of 15, Cherie joined the all-girl rock band the Runaways as their lead singer. The band also included famous musicians like Joan Jett and Lita Ford. The band quickly became known for its powerful rock music.

Cherie recorded three albums with The Runaways: The Runaways, Queens of Noise, and Live In Japan. She left the band after their third album to start her own career. Her first solo album was called Beauty's Only Skin Deep.

Working with Her Sister

After leaving The Runaways, Cherie started performing in clubs. Her twin sister, Marie, would often join her on stage, and audiences loved seeing them perform together. This gave them the idea to record an album as a duo.

In 1979, they released Messin' With The Boys. Their song "Since You Been Gone" became a chart hit. Cherie and Marie appeared on many TV shows in the 1980s, like The Mike Douglas Show. They also wrote and performed songs for the movie The Rosebud Beach Hotel, which they both acted in.

Movie and TV Roles

Cherie received great reviews for her first major movie role in Foxes (1980), where she starred alongside Jodie Foster. She also appeared in other films like Parasite and Twilight Zone: The Movie.

She made guest appearances on popular TV shows, including Matlock and Murder, She Wrote.

Recent Music and Projects

Cherie has continued to make music over the years. In 2013, she won the Rock Legend Award at the Malibu Music Awards, which was presented to her by her old bandmate, Lita Ford. That night, they performed on stage together for the first time in 37 years.

In 2015, she released a new album called Reverie. It featured her son, Jake Hays, and Lita Ford as guest artists. She has released several other albums since, including Blvds Of Splendor in 2019, which featured famous musicians like Slash and Billy Corgan.

Personal Life

Cherie wrote a book about her life called Neon Angel. In it, she shared stories about her time in the band and the challenges she faced growing up. Her story was later turned into a movie called The Runaways in 2010. Actress Dakota Fanning played Cherie in the film.

Cherie was married to actor Robert Hays from 1990 to 1997. They have one son, Jake Hays, who is also a musician.

Today, Cherie has a unique hobby: she is a wood-carving artist who uses a chainsaw to create amazing sculptures. She opened her own art gallery in 2005 and has won awards for her chainsaw art.

Discography

With the Runaways

• 1976 – The Runaways
• 1977 – Queens of Noise
• 1977 – Live in Japan

Solo and with Marie Currie

• 1978 – Beauty's Only Skin Deep
• 1980 – Messin' with the Boys (with Marie Currie)
• 2015 – Reverie
• 2019 – Blvds of Splendor
• 2019 – The Motivator

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Cherie Currie para niños