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Cherie Currie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 30, 1959 |
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| Age | 66 |
| Birthplace | Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Cherie Currie's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead singer of The Runaways; hit songs like 'Cherry Bomb'; solo music career and acting roles. |
Intro
Cherie Currie is an American musician, singer, and actress best known as the lead vocalist of the pioneering all-female rock band The Runaways in the late 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Cherie Currie grew up in Encino, Los Angeles, California. She is the identical twin sister of Marie Currie. Raised in a musical and artistic family, Cherie was drawn to music from an early age and was recruited to front The Runaways as a teenager.
Career Highlights
- Joined The Runaways as lead vocalist in 1975 at age 15
- Performed on the band's self-titled debut album and contributed to the hit single 'Cherry Bomb'
- Launched a solo music career after leaving The Runaways, releasing the album 'Beauty's Only Skin Deep' (1978)
- Acted in films such as 'Foxes' (1980) and 'Parasite' (1982)
- Reunited musically with her twin sister Marie on the album 'Messin' with the Boys' (1980)
- Published her memoir 'Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway' in 2010
Trivia
- Currie is also a professional chainsaw artist, creating wood sculptures.
- Her story with The Runaways was depicted in the 2010 biographical film 'The Runaways', where Dakota Fanning played Cherie.
- She survived struggles with addiction and is an advocate for recovery.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Cherie Currie?
Cherie Currie is 66 years old.
When was Cherie Currie born?
Cherie Currie was born the 30 November 1959.
Where is Cherie Currie from?
Encino, Los Angeles, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 30th, 1959, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 30, 1959, Joe Foss was appointed as the first commissioner of the American Football League (AFL). His leadership helped shape the league's early years and contributed to its eventual merger with the NFL.
- Day of the week: November 30th, 1959 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin
- #1 UK song: What Do You Want? by Adam Faith
- Popular movie: Some Like It Hot directed by Billy Wilder
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