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Backstage Interview - The Runaways, 1977-02-03

 File — Box: 6
Identifier: wrc06584

Scope and Contents

Contents include: Bruce Kessler interviews Joan Jett and Sandy West of The Runaways. They discuss how the band formed, early gigs, playing on tour, current set list, cover songs, musical training, musical influences, press coverage, life changes, gaining more female fans, other all-female bands, future plans, songwriting, Kim Fowley, their punk persona, and their sound. Because of sound issues, we have altered this file to increase the volume of Joan Jett and Sandy West's voices. Speakers: Bruce Kessler, Joan Jett, Sandy West

Dates

  • Creation: 1977-02-03

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored offsite at the Library Service Center and require 24-hour notice for retrieval. Please contact the Woodson Research Center at 713-348-2586 or woodson@rice.edu for more information.

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Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

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