Sandy West_You Take Our Love With You

[Russell1]

I can't believe this. I am truly heartbroken. God does take the very best. I will be praying for everyone.
Truly sadden
Dawn

[Mara Fox]

10/21/06
Sandy West, drummer for the influential 70s band The Runaways, died today after a long battle with lung cancer.

She left an indelible mark on rock music as a founding member of The Runaways, which featured fellow rockers Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie, and as a leading inspiration for a number of notable musicians, both male and female. Many young musicians can trace their inspiration directly to the first time they heard "Cherry Bomb."

The Runaways toured the world several times, often headlining with opening acts like Tom Petty and Cheap Trick. Their discography includes over 60 albums, singles, bootlegs and compilations. Their music has been included in dozens of rock and punk collections, has appeared in several feature films including ?Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway? and ?Detroit Rock City?, and has been covered by numerous bands, from The Street Walkin' Cheetahs to Guns 'N' Roses. They were nominated for the Hollywood Rock Walk, and bootlegs of Runaways performances are still highly prized amongst rock and roll collectors around the world.

After the band broke up, Ms. West continued to perform as a drummer, guitarist and vocalist with The Sandy West Band. As a solo artist she recorded a highly collectible EP CD and numerous videos, and continued to enjoy the adoration of a dedicated cult following.

She will be remembered by more than one generation of fans as a strong part of their musical landscape, but her impact was felt far outside of the music industry as a loyal friend, loving confidante and strong defender of those she loved most. Her strength as a player, passion as a person, and dedication as a friend will be remembered always by friends, fans and fellow musicians alike.

Runaways vocalist and life-long friend, Cherie Currie had this to say, ?Sandy West was by far, the greatest female drummer in the history of rock and roll. No one could compete or even come close to her, but the most important was her heart. Sandy West loved her fans, her friends and family almost to a fault. She would do absolutely anything for the people she loved. It will never be the same for me again to step on a stage, because Sandy West was the best and I will miss her forever.?

written by CHRISTY LINDSAY
www.TheRunaways.com

[charlie c]

You are at peace Sandy.
You will be missed but your music will always be
with us.

Thanks

Charlie

[The Canadian Wolverine]

Gus I just read your post I am at work right now
it will be a tough day. This is so sad but,know
she fought hard. Sandy the lord will have a set
of drums for you, just waiting. Our family sends
its condolences and prayers for all her family
and friends to get through this very difficult
time. So sad......

God Bless Everyone Warren and Family
R.I.P. Sweet Sandy [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

[PlanetSorrow76]

My deepest sympathy to Sandy's family, friends , fans and former bandmates
A special prayer to Cherie, Joan, Jackie and Lita may the beat of memories remain in their hearts



"if there's a rock and roll heaven , you know they got a **** of a band!"


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[Wingnut!]

Heaven has a new Angel [img]graemlins/angel.gif[/img]

All our Love to the Sandy West Family and Friends. [img]graemlins/heart.gif[/img]

Gregg S. and Family [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

[IrishMick]

I haven't been able to stop crying. Sandy, you were incredibly talented and beautiful. There'll never be another like you. I'll never stop loving you.

[gus danger]

Hey folks,
I hate to have to tell you this but our beloved Sandy West passed away,
about 3 1/2 hours ago. I am heartbroken.
More information will be forthcoming but I wanted you all to know,
right away.

May God bless her beautiful soul.
Gus

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[NewYorkJettster]

R.I.P Sandy WEST

You are and will always be loved.

I just received a voicemail from Tdgrrrl, that Joan told everyone at the show in Cleveland tonite.

R.I.P sweetheart [img]graemlins/rose.gif[/img]

NewYorkJettster~ [img]graemlins/kiss.gif[/img]

[tim52160]

my heart just dropped into my feet. when i saw your post. i just had my puter freese on rog's site then find this coming back. wish we had known how bad she was. cant believe she is gone. if the runaways ever reunite, it will never be the same.what a loss and a tragedy!!we've been robbed!! one of my fav runaways. and now i'll never get to meet this great human being.i hope we can send flowers to this flower from our youths.God really does take the best. i thought we would be seeing her back on a bandstand again beating her way into our hearts. good bye sandy. you were loved more than you can ever imagine.