SANDY WEST The Greatest Female Rock Drummer,(who influenced Tommy Lee) (a happy Birthday July 10) Showing that Otherside of Her Great Talent..."Fronting A Band".
I wish her family would rerelease her small body of solo work. There are enough of us to buy it all up, and I'm sure her poor family hit some financial problems after her illness and passing. The last scene of "Edgeplay" still gets me.
I just love Sandy! You can tell that she's wanting to beat on some drums and I notice no-one else is back there on her set. :) Great voice Sandy, I wish I had met you. RIP pretty lady. BTW it's just awesome that she influenced Tommy Lee. She was an amazing talent. I was so sad to see her leave the stage.
Sandy and I put out a single in 1984 with a Different version of Wild thing more teckno, and a song called F13, all of these videos are from a showcase we did before toured around California. Both Sandy and Greg(lead guitar)have passed away, there are plans for a DVD and maybe a cd as soon as that is clear I will let you All know. Thanks Paul Hone
She had phenomenal talent and should have gotten a lot more recognition and accolades than she did. Every time I listen to the Runaways I am blown away by her drumming. She was just the best.
God how great she was!! These are so incredible!! Wow what awesome memories!! Miss you so very much Sandy!! You will never ever be forgotten as long as so many of us who know and love you keep you in our hearts and your forever in mine!! Love Nicole
I always loves The Runaways since 70's and I think that sandy west has wonderful spirit and a good heart We miss you sandy RIP I'm always a big fan of The Runaways Peace sandy!!!!
R.I.P dear Sandy... big embraces and a lot of thanks to you :'( you are always in our heart, thanks for be the greatest drummer and changed the world with the runaways.. why.
I had only heard her sing Wild Thing prior to seeing this. Awesome voice, killer drummer. Wish I coulda seen her live. Again, thanks for posting this stuff.
THIS WOMAN ROCKS ANYONE WHO DISLIKES HER IS A REAL LOSER THIS IS PURE TALENT I CAN NOT BELIEVE SOMEONE DID NOT MAKE HER THE FEMALE PRINCE/BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THIS WAS REALLY A GREAT BAND SHE HAD PUT TOGETHER LOVE,WILLIAM "THE JOKER"
Wow she sang good too! Great arms! So amazing how all the girls in the runaways had the talent at their instrument plus at singing, well except for Cherie she didnt play an instrument she only sang, but all the others were multi-talented! So sad theirs no band like them anymore.
A How can anyone be Sandy West, she was one of a kind whoever plays sandy is always gonna fail in my world, but Imitation is a Form of flattery Sandy would like that, but ....good luck to those that try. There can only be 1
@andrenalalle Sandy came to my studio to jam and we became life long friends untill she passed, we talked just before that happened(now my great friend is gone thank god i found some old videos we recorded) SANDY WEST was the most INCREDIBLE PERSON and I shall always miss her, :( thanks Paul Hone (SWB)
when I think of SANDY ,I remember You and her living at Rick Wienstocks apt in SANTA MONICA, oh boy those were some crazy times. we all went to see Joan @ The SANTA MONICA Civic. yeah those were great days, Miss you SANDY always. Paul :(
I think that the only reason that Sandy solo career and other endeavors didn't go well for her was because she wasn't all girly and dolled up. She didn't try to act like a sex kitten. Joan Jett was able to get away with being gay and super successful back then, because she played it the way Elton John did and sung songs that made her seem straight or bi. Joan Jett war and still does wear a lot of makeup and tight outfits oh, so she has that mainstream sex appeal. Not to say that Joan Jett isn't crazy badass because she is, but she was just more marketable as a commodity and knew how important it was to play up that feminine side of herself. Sex really sells in the music industry so if you're not willing to play app that side of yourself unfortunately it is very hard to be successful financially. Guys can be ugly as hell and still be rich as hell and sell a lot of music but it's not that way for women even in today's world and especially back then considering the Runaways were the first ever female rock band. all the other girls were super sexed-up so that was PART of the reason for the mass appeal.
@phonepkh : yeah i just knew she passed away. i've just known the runaways and sandy but i couldnt think anyone could surpass them. God Bless Her Soul and Long Live Her Talent
@iohanntachy to upload this stuff...well this is nearly 5yrs old if can find the whole file i will post it in a higher def, remember this was an old "vhs" tape from 1983!!! so this is better than nothing, i will try some transfers in the next few months...very busy with work right now. sorry!
Good luck dakota, SANDY WEST was 1 of a Kind, she can try but never will she get what SANDY was...or is too Her FANS/FRIENDS. so Let her try, thats all I can say, but does the family get anything for this film? I DOUBT THAT!!! Joan will ...bank on that!!! and then they will try a reunion without SANDY, the FINAL BLOW!!! that is All I can say!!! SANDY miss you ,
@mrsxmansonxxx i gave the footage i had to Sandys old manager, i only have the disc of her Single left, i have posted many different pieces of studio footage, i wish i had other video we made back then, Remember i found this stuff in a dusty old box of tapes, some more is out there somewhere
@smarterthanmyclass I Knew and Played in Her band, recorded with Her...and so much more!!! She was one of my BEST FRIENDS in Life!!! and those are very rare.
and @ work today Michael Jackson died , we were waiting to rehearse @ STAPLES CENTER, and production called us all into the Arena to say he had Died, so we spent Most of the day breaking down all we had built over the last few days, he looked frail last few days, but we never expected that, so now we are packing up what was to be an incredible show, Made me think of SANDY and how much I wish she was still here, another sad day in Life. oh well keep on going work to be done!!!
Im sorry if that sounded mean I honestly did not mean to offend you I was just wondering and im not suggesting you were lying I was just curious to how you know...and for the record no I was not alive then but im a big fan and was curious...sorry :(
I have gone through my hard drive and found a Limited DVD made for SANDY's family if anyone is interested in getting a copy please let me know? Paul Hone
yes I have met Tommy, I have the privilege of working in the entertainment business...many years, and HE HIMSELF claimed THE RUNAWAYS AS AN INFLUENCE, CHECK THE TIMELINES OF BOTH BANDS AND WHERE THEY STARTED...places like Hollywood, the STARWOOD (gone 30 yrs) where TOMMY LEE met the rest of Motley Crue,Sandy West hung out there,The Rainbow...etc, I also saw both bands, so "your point is what...to say I am lying? Please...were you alive then? did you play in a band with Sandy? if so ...YOU WIN!!
Take a chill pill! There's nothing offencive about what this person asked you. It's an honest question. There was no insinuation except for the one that you read into it that wasn't actually there.
who knows who plays SANDY WEST she was Not some easy to copy Person, those who knew her well know this, it will be a manufacture of Joans mind...She burned Sandy.
