Cherry Bomb

Album: The Runaways (1976)
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  • The poster for the 2010 movie The Runaways. That same year, the Go-Go's announced their farewell tour, which was aborted when Jane Wiedlin fell off a cliff (really). Will the Go-Go's get the same cinematic treatment? They certainly deserve it based on their success in the punk scene which led to a #1 pop album - the first by a girl group who played their own instruments. For an interesting read, check out our interview with Go-Go's guitarist Charlotte Caffey.

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  • George from Vancouver, CanadaEasily the best all-girl band, ever. . .
  • Tracy from ChileThis song was used in RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 2, when Alaska and Katya Zamolodchikova had to lipsync for their legacy. After the lipsync, Alaska sends home Tatianna and saves Roxxxy Andrews.
  • Henry from Sanford, Florida, UsaJoan Jett, Lita Ford, Cherie Currie, even the Bangles' Michael Steele, all ahead of their time...
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