Laurie McAllister(the site this came from has some excellent photos of The Runaways) Best job ever. Laurie Hoyt, stage name Laurie McAllister, was born in Eugene, OR. (b. 6/26/57 – d. 8/25/11.) She was a bassist who is perhaps best remembered for being the last one to play in the influential 1970s all-girl rock band, the…
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MMB 2025 March — Tax Free, from “Dog Eat Dog” by Joni Mitchell
This time I looked for a Joni Mitchell song that included march in the title or lyrics and found Tax Free. Tax Free is on Joni’s 1985 album, “Dog Eat Dog,” her 12th studio album and her 2nd album under Geffen. The album was co-written by Joni and Larry Klein, where the wiki “liner note”…
Johnny Cash at San Quentin
I bought this album (CD) awhile back, used, through discogs and have listened to it a few times when I got it. Looking for something to listen to while cooking dinner on Monday not on the computer or spotify, I picked it from the rack. Maybe it’s because of the times we are living in…
#FF — Melatonin Cushion, or Rude Awakening
PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson Melatonin Cushion The melatonin worked. Nothing interrupted my floating sleep last night. Absent was the recurring nightmare of headlights, fire, a blanketing black umbrella-like claw descending upon Fremont, the smell of smoke, and the cacophony of sirens and screams. Refreshed after sleeping soundly for the first time in months, I…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 26 Jackie Fox (from The Runaways)
Jackie Fox There is more to me than just having been in the Runaways. And even though I’m really, really proud of what the band accomplished, I just don’t want what I did when I was 17 to be the defining factor of my life. — Jackie, after winning close to $88,000.00 on Jeopardy! wiki:…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 25 Cherie Currie (from The Runaways)
Cherie Currie(which takes you to several articles about Cherie and The Runaways) I’m not gonna be your little lap dog anymore.You’ve been speaking for me this whole time – you get in the f… booth! I’m done! Cherie Currieimage from fanpop.com (couldn’t get into the site for link) wiki: Cherie Ann Currie (b. 11/30/59) is an…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 24 Peggy Foster (from The Runaways)
Peggy Foster Peggy Foster played bass in The Runaways for a short time. She then played fretless bass on two of Steve Vai’s albums, was sponsored by Travis Bean Guitars, did studio work and tours with numerous groups, and appeared in videos and several movies. She married and raised her family in Palos Verdes, California…
