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from: billboard.com
by Evie Nagy
Sandy West, drummer for the influential '70s band the RUNAWAYS, died Oct. 21 after a long battle with lung cancer.
West was a founding member of the RUNAWAYS, which featured fellow rockers JOAN JETT, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie. The group toured the world several times, often headlining with opening acts such as Tom Petty and Cheap Trick.
The RUNAWAYS' discography includes over 60 albums, singles and compilations and its music has been featured in dozens of rock and punk collections, and several films, including "Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway" and "DetroitRockCity."
"We shared the dream of girls playing rock and roll," says Jett. "Sandy was an exuberant and powerful drummer. So underrated, she was the caliber of John Bonham. I am overcome from the loss of my friend. I always told her, we changed the world."
After the band broke up, West continued to perform as a drummer, guitarist and vocalist with The Sandy West Band.
Funeral services are pending.
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