She was not only my best friend at 10, she was my cousin and an inspiration to believe in myself that has served me well for 50 years since. Fun Fact: The first time I saw Kim I mistook him for David Bowie.
Thank you for a beautiful tribute of my good friend, Sandy. After the Runaways disbanded, a few short years later, she came to my Aerospace company in Fountain Valley and applied as my Production Assistant and lived with me and my wife in Riverside for almost a year. We ended up working together for 6 years & partied on numerous occasions. Then she finally met the gal of her dreams and moved back to Orange County. I stored her Tama drum set at my house for a number of years as I'd also been a drummer myself since 1969. Jamming with Sandy was always incredible. That girl could hit that set harder than most drummers I'd ever come across. in the early 90's, she was experiencing some difficulties and asked if I'd be willing to buy them to help her out. Of course I would without hesitation and expecting she would eventually want them back, I held onto them and still have them in my drum room. That call never came and when I had heard she passed away, I immediately got on her drum set and jammed to Wild Thing which was her favorite classic song. I will always miss my friend. Sandy was one of a kind and luckily, I still have a great photo of us together with her new girlfriend. Wonderful day, indeed. Again...thanks for posting. Anyone who was lucky to have known her is truly blessed.
That was a great Memorial and sort-of eulogy for your dear friend. I love music with every fiber of my being; in fact, it was my #1 love before any guys(well, I had 1 & he's now my husband) or pets, animals. I didn't know anything about the Runaways, and in 2020, still have yet to see the movie. But recently, I've been on a kick reading up on the true stories, learning from the horses' mouths since Jackie Fuchs came out with her horror stories of the rape, although she said there were great times, too. They were all so young and it blows my mind how all of their parents/guardians didn't have more pull in making sure these minors were taken care of properly. I just loved your story and the image of Sandy with her drums. My brother was a talent on them. Have a great 2020. You're a great friend!
Wow. That last part where she's talking about the band splitting.... It was like it took a part of her with it. That's the feeling I get from it. This is a fitting tribute. Thanks for posting it.
This is heartbreaking. The love and happiness in her eyes talking about that band and how much she loved playing in it. She loved every one of those girls. She really did. It's awful knowing how dark her life got and the rough way she lived. She deserved so much better. RIP, Sandy. You are loved and missed.
I don’t know who you are @crimsonjett but thanks so much for putting together this wonderful memorial for my sister, Sandy. I shared it with my other two sisters and it was emotional for them to watch as well but they too thank you. We miss her terribly 🧡
Your never a has been , your a legend that never fades , all these years later 2024 , we watch you ! I cant think of the life you look lead , but I'm 2 generations later and love your stuff !
What a sad day that was. I remember when I bought my first Runaways album. And I was like omg! Love them then and still today. RIP SANDY YOU WERE NEVER EVER A HAS BEEN ❤
This is such a great video All five were and are one the greatest rock bands to play It is sad that these women never got their dues for being the great musicians they were and what they did for rock I look at these women as true pioneers like Black Sabbath and Metallica They forged new ground to new horizons Sandy is the best female drummer to ever play rock She was number 1 then and still is RIP Sandy West the world lost a true talent you may be gone but your music will always live on
It truly is a shame that the music industry was not ready to accept The Runaways. I vaguely knew of their existence due to Cherie's guest appearance on Warehouse-13, but honestly, that acoustic rendition of Cherry Bomb didn't grab me then, and I probably wasn't ready for the hard sound of The Runaways back then either. Due to watching the "Bad Reputation" documentary, I decided I needed to dig deeper into Joan's past than I had. I've only been listening to The Runaways for about 2 weeks now, but damn those girls were good. Sandy is the best drummer I've ever heard, she deserves all the credit she's been given, and more. Sandy was dead on when she asked why they had to break up. (A little history, I was 4 when The Runaways formed. I didn't even have my own radio until 4 years after they broke up, so there's no way I could have known about them with the way the Industry buried them.)
RIP Sandy. You sure had a God given gift to play the drums. I love the Runaways also. I was born in 1978 but I love many old musicians and bands who started before my time. I love Joan Jett and Lita Ford singing on their own. I still listen to the Runaways, Joan Jett and Lita Ford today. I always will!!
Great work putting this together. She was a big part of one of the strongest bands that sadly broke up far too soon. Cherie’s book opens so much more than the movie ever did. RIP Sandy
Sandy, I now you can hear me from Heaven. I just saw Cherie in October and showed her my chest tattoo. I know you saw that interaction, but i want to tell you what it says THE RUNAWAYS RULE I love you guys Sandy I would trade places with you in a heartbeat. 07-10-59 10-21-06 I made Cherie cry and I took her by the hands, Oct 6th, as I knelt and I said this is for happy , not unhappy. Shes my dear friend and I love her so much ,and I replied I love her too, that's why I put her close to my heart.. Cherie said she wasn't sad but I completely overwhelmed her and was mortified until she said I love you so much! and called Marky Ramone over to see what I had tattooed. I flew across country just to see Cherie for a 10 minute audience as she was very busy and to get a message to Joanie for me. Sandy, WILD THING, you are so missed, by so many, and I too have cancer and you had so much ofre to accomplish, and my business is almost complete. I gotta see Joanie and apologize to her for something as kids, and then I am so ready to have you be back and I will now rest and listen to your great sounds from overhead. with my love and admiration, respect and total awe of the best drummer I have ever seen. there's a girl in a band that I know, and I told her, you so remind me of Sandy She plays exactly like you, and has the love of her kit and oh she knows your style, but she isn't you . But you'd love her style I know you see her too and smile /with my love always! It has already been 11 years and I listen to you guys every single day. I'm working to get you back on the radio, and God bless those who can get you guys on youtube.Peace and Love
GOD BLESS YOU JOAN JETT!! YOU ARE AWSOME!!! AS A 14 YEAR OLD I WISH I LIVED IN YOUR TIME IT SEEMED WAY COOLER AND BETTER!! I LOVE ROCK SO MUCH AND I WISH MY FRIENDS WOULD TO BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY DONT😪 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR AWSOME MUSIC!!! GOD BLESS!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👍👍🎤🎤🎤💣💣💥💥🤟🤟🤟
@sandywest1fan Thanks for the positive feedback :) Great to meet another Runaways fan. Ya the songs used are 'Sticks and Stones' by Suzi Quatro, 'Lisa' by Lita Ford and 'Little Sister' by The Runaways.
I was in love with Sandy West if only meet her am not sure if she was smoking 🚬🚬 l don't know l miss her a lot she was 3 months older than me rip beautiful good drummer
Sad story. I never really followed The Runaways since I was too young in the 1970's. I always liked Joan Jett since my 80's high school years. Too bad Sandy couldn't work for Joan's record label or something. I know Joan Jett wanted an all male band behind her after The Runaways.
You know as a middle school girl listening to the runaways, the sex pistols, etc. I didn't get why they broke up. Now at 25 almost 26 the more that comes out of this industry is telling. I think maybe she was right, what is they broke them up to stop the runaways takeover. Don't get me twisted I love all the girls and their independent music but you see it in bands as great as this. They break up. Why? Sad to see her go but glad she has no more pain (I truly hope). Always a runaways fan and will always be, rock on!
What a wonderful tribute! RIP, dear Sandy. You are the best.
She is in my top 5 favorite Rock n' Roll drummers. She was so good. Records don't capture the real magic!
She was not only my best friend at 10, she was my cousin and an inspiration to believe in myself that has served me well for 50 years since. Fun Fact: The first time I saw Kim I mistook him for David Bowie.
Thank you for a beautiful tribute of my good friend, Sandy. After the Runaways disbanded, a few short years later, she came to my Aerospace company in Fountain Valley and applied as my Production Assistant and lived with me and my wife in Riverside for almost a year. We ended up working together for 6 years & partied on numerous occasions. Then she finally met the gal of her dreams and moved back to Orange County. I stored her Tama drum set at my house for a number of years as I'd also been a drummer myself since 1969. Jamming with Sandy was always incredible. That girl could hit that set harder than most drummers I'd ever come across. in the early 90's, she was experiencing some difficulties and asked if I'd be willing to buy them to help her out. Of course I would without hesitation and expecting she would eventually want them back, I held onto them and still have them in my drum room. That call never came and when I had heard she passed away, I immediately got on her drum set and jammed to Wild Thing which was her favorite classic song. I will always miss my friend. Sandy was one of a kind and luckily, I still have a great photo of us together with her new girlfriend. Wonderful day, indeed. Again...thanks for posting. Anyone who was lucky to have known her is truly blessed.
Thanks for the lovely story of your dear friend. Shes in my heart every day. Rock GODDESS
Nice story! Thanks for sharing that.
That was a great Memorial and sort-of eulogy for your dear friend. I love music with every fiber of my being; in fact, it was my #1 love before any guys(well, I had 1 & he's now my husband) or pets, animals. I didn't know anything about the Runaways, and in 2020, still have yet to see the movie. But recently, I've been on a kick reading up on the true stories, learning from the horses' mouths since Jackie Fuchs came out with her horror stories of the rape, although she said there were great times, too. They were all so young and it blows my mind how all of their parents/guardians didn't have more pull in making sure these minors were taken care of properly. I just loved your story and the image of Sandy with her drums. My brother was a talent on them. Have a great 2020. You're a great friend!
Nice story
zapped56 Lovely memories you have of Sandy , Those drums are now priceles to you. Thanks for sharing such a story.
Wow. That last part where she's talking about the band splitting.... It was like it took a part of her with it. That's the feeling I get from it. This is a fitting tribute. Thanks for posting it.
She was a great drummer!!
This is heartbreaking. The love and happiness in her eyes talking about that band and how much she loved playing in it. She loved every one of those girls. She really did. It's awful knowing how dark her life got and the rough way she lived. She deserved so much better. RIP, Sandy. You are loved and missed.
I don’t know who you are @crimsonjett but thanks so much for putting together this wonderful memorial for my sister, Sandy. I shared it with my other two sisters and it was emotional for them to watch as well but they too thank you. We miss her terribly 🧡
You WERE in one of the BEST BANDS IN THE WORLD, Sandy and you were one of the most kickass drummers that ever lived! Our love for you will never end!
that is sad. I always hoped for a reunion one day, but, no, not without her. Sandy, was an incredible drummer.
Yea there are tons of incredible drummers out there
She could certainly beat those skins.
Wow!!!! What a great tribute to another one of my favorite drummers!🎤🎸🎵🥁
Sandy is a very powerful drummer and she will be sorely missed R I P
She passed the same year as my dad. It was a hard year. She was such a great drummer and awesome person. RIP Sandy. You are so missed.
Wow what a fantastic drummer sandy West was RIP 🙏 SANDY WEST WHAT A LEGENDARY DRUMMER 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Even today she would have been one of the premier drummers in the world.
I fought cancer in my 30s chemo and radiation I'm 56 now I was just lucky or I'd be with you now in heaven 💘 peace and love Ma Ma.
Thank you for a great tribute. She was one of the very best drummers of her era. R.I P
Wow so sad, a great drummer.
Sandy West rocked on the drums! 🥁🎵
Thanks for the tribute to Sandy. I still miss her.
Your never a has been , your a legend that never fades , all these years later 2024 , we watch you ! I cant think of the life you look lead , but I'm 2 generations later and love your stuff !
Great drummer. I think the world of Sandy. RIP
RIP she was great ♥️
What a sad day that was. I remember when I bought my first Runaways album. And I was like omg! Love them then and still today.
RIP SANDY YOU WERE NEVER EVER A HAS BEEN ❤
This lady was awesome. I will always keep her in my heart.
This is such a great video
All five were and are one the greatest rock bands to play
It is sad that these women never got their dues for being the great musicians they were and what they did for rock
I look at these women as true pioneers like Black Sabbath and Metallica
They forged new ground to new horizons
Sandy is the best female drummer to ever play rock
She was number 1 then and still is
RIP Sandy West the world lost a true talent you may be gone but your music will always live on
R.I.P Sandy you were great I know what it's like I've been battling addiction for over 40 years see you in heaven Ma Ma.
What a great tribute to Sandy Pesavento "West." One of the best RnR drummers of all-time. She was an innovator, and talented vocalist.
I'm hooked on song wild thing Sandy's part awesome. Awesome band
I fucking loved Sandy West!!!
Rest In Paradise, Sandy!
It truly is a shame that the music industry was not ready to accept The Runaways. I vaguely knew of their existence due to Cherie's guest appearance on Warehouse-13, but honestly, that acoustic rendition of Cherry Bomb didn't grab me then, and I probably wasn't ready for the hard sound of The Runaways back then either. Due to watching the "Bad Reputation" documentary, I decided I needed to dig deeper into Joan's past than I had. I've only been listening to The Runaways for about 2 weeks now, but damn those girls were good. Sandy is the best drummer I've ever heard, she deserves all the credit she's been given, and more. Sandy was dead on when she asked why they had to break up. (A little history, I was 4 when The Runaways formed. I didn't even have my own radio until 4 years after they broke up, so there's no way I could have known about them with the way the Industry buried them.)
just love them
Excellent tribute to an excellent rock icon.
Thank you Sandy! Finally, a drummer that doesn't speed up when they sing!
You ladies were the best! You ROCKED
Beautiful!
RIP Sandy. I remember you from years ago, I hope your at piece!♥️🎈🙏
Tough girl. Deserved a lot more
Rest in peace. Sandy west
RIP Sandy. You sure had a God given gift to play the drums. I love the Runaways also. I was born in 1978 but I love many old musicians and bands who started before my time. I love Joan Jett and Lita Ford singing on their own. I still listen to the Runaways, Joan Jett and Lita Ford today. I always will!!
Carolyn Webb They aren't before my time anymore. I started jamming out to both of them in the 80s.
RIHP Sandy West thankyou for the great rock music
RIP Sandy! awesome my favorite Runaway
I love Sandy.
Thanks for this Sandy was is and will always live in our hearts never forgotten. R.I.P. Sandy
I love the runaways big fan of them as a group and individuals. You will be missed.
Great work putting this together. She was a big part of one of the strongest bands that sadly broke up far too soon. Cherie’s book opens so much more than the movie ever did. RIP Sandy
Thank you so much for this video. Much needed.
So sad to hear about her passing. I watched the movie the other night and I thought it was great. Rest In Peace Sandy.
I agree with everything she said , and the beautiful thing was , she hated greed ! What a beautiful soul ❤🌹
I'm a man and a woman on drums gives e goose bumps so cool
Great tribute! Very well done. Sandy's enthusiasm and spirit will always live on.
I bought there first album when i was a teenager they all were the best rip Sandy long live the Runaways
Sandy, I now you can hear me from Heaven. I just saw Cherie in October and showed her my chest tattoo. I know you saw that interaction, but i want to tell you what it says THE RUNAWAYS RULE I love you guys Sandy I would trade places with you in a heartbeat. 07-10-59 10-21-06 I made Cherie cry and I took her by the hands, Oct 6th, as I knelt and I said this is for happy , not unhappy. Shes my dear friend and I love her so much ,and I replied I love her too, that's why I put her close to my heart.. Cherie said she wasn't sad but I completely overwhelmed her and was mortified until she said I love you so much! and called Marky Ramone over to see what I had tattooed. I flew across country just to see Cherie for a 10 minute audience as she was very busy and to get a message to Joanie for me. Sandy, WILD THING, you are so missed, by so many, and I too have cancer and you had so much ofre to accomplish, and my business is almost complete. I gotta see Joanie and apologize to her for something as kids, and then I am so ready to have you be back and I will now rest and listen to your great sounds from overhead. with my love and admiration, respect and total awe of the best drummer I have ever seen. there's a girl in a band that I know, and I told her, you so remind me of Sandy She plays exactly like you, and has the love of her kit and oh she knows your style, but she isn't you . But you'd love her style I know you see her too and smile /with my love always! It has already been 11 years and I listen to you guys every single day. I'm working to get you back on the radio, and God bless those who can get you guys on youtube.Peace and Love
GOD BLESS YOU JOAN JETT!! YOU ARE AWSOME!!! AS A 14 YEAR OLD I WISH I LIVED IN YOUR TIME IT SEEMED WAY COOLER AND BETTER!! I LOVE ROCK SO MUCH AND I WISH MY FRIENDS WOULD TO BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY DONT😪 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR AWSOME MUSIC!!! GOD BLESS!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👍👍🎤🎤🎤💣💣💥💥🤟🤟🤟
Miss ya, Sandy. R.I.P. 😘
You are remembered Sandy!
RIP you are truly missed
great , thnks , RIP SANDY
RIP sandy
There weren't many female drummers at that time..she proved women can rock too
R.I.P SANDY!!!!!!!!
A star on heaven Sandy West Great drummer RIP ❤❤❤
great tribute! I bought bet Sandy smiled down it when you made it! ✌
I glad Sandy was at least able to realize her dream.
Love you Sandy!!! RIP YOU ROCKED THE WORLD SO ROCK HEAVEN DOWN!
Nicely done. Thanks for putting all this together. RIP Sandy.
Oh...I really miss this girl...
Live in our hearts going forward thank you for your gifts miss Sandy God watch over you
You a cool gal for this... respect.
@kkgetaway Thanks RIP Sandy West she would have loved to see her beloved Runaways reaching new generations and music lovers.
💘SANDY WEST 💘
THE RUNAWAYS⭐
🎸🎙🥁🎸🎙🎸🌹
amazing! thanks for sharing the love!
What she said about The Runaways never should have broken up she was right could have still been making millions today
Love her!
Rip Rest Peace Sweet Lovely Sandy West In Heaven
❤❤❤❤❤ Rest Peace Sweet Lovely Sandy West Love Sandy West Rip In Heaven ❤❤❤❤
4:34 I can’t watch that scene. Always beginning to cry
Gracias por todo Sandy.
Ha sido un placer.
One husky voice on Sandy there.
Really wanted reunite the Runaways back together
Miss them and SANDY ALL WAYS KIM FOLEY DAYS
LA SEEN WAS SO
DIFFERENT BACK THEN ✌✡✌🔻🔺️🌛🌕🌜♨️⚡🎸🥁🎙
@sandywest1fan Thanks for the positive feedback :) Great to meet another Runaways fan. Ya the songs used are 'Sticks and Stones' by Suzi Quatro, 'Lisa' by Lita Ford and 'Little Sister' by The Runaways.
Excellent and Im a new sub here.
RIP Sandy. He was an awesome drummer.
I was in love with Sandy West if only meet her am not sure if she was smoking 🚬🚬 l don't know l miss her a lot she was 3 months older than me rip beautiful good drummer
Wished they granted Sandy's wish before she died, which was to reunite for a few shows.
she had a partial reunion with Jackie and Cherie ,but no Joan or Lita
Sad story. I never really followed The Runaways since I was too young in the 1970's. I always liked Joan Jett since my 80's high school years. Too bad Sandy couldn't work for Joan's record label or something. I know Joan Jett wanted an all male band behind her after The Runaways.
😩😩😢😭🥺😢♥️♥️♥️you Sandy!
WHAT A SUPER COOL CHIC . TO THINK ALL THESE YEARS LATER . JUST FOUND A JEWEL ; )
GREAT JOB BUDDY!!
Rest In Peace
Apparently Joan Jett dedicates the film to Sandy on the commentary track.
Rest in Peace Sandy, I never forget you 💕
Wish they covered Highway Star. It's the ultimate Hard Rock song. The version on Made in Japan changed what Rock and Roll had to offer.
Behind the smile, "I don't mean to come off so violent, I'm an angry person inside... about it."
sandy c est l âme des runaways
LOVE YOU SANDY!!!!!! YOU ARE MISSED!!!!!!!😎😎😎😎🍒🍒🍒🍒😎😎😎😎🍒🍒🍒🍒😎😎😎😎PEACE RICKY PARKER
Shite cancer always takes the good ones...too early too.
didnt know she passed away god blees sandy see u in metal heaven.
❤
Вечная память
geilsti drommerin der zeit
You know as a middle school girl listening to the runaways, the sex pistols, etc. I didn't get why they broke up. Now at 25 almost 26 the more that comes out of this industry is telling. I think maybe she was right, what is they broke them up to stop the runaways takeover. Don't get me twisted I love all the girls and their independent music but you see it in bands as great as this. They break up. Why? Sad to see her go but glad she has no more pain (I truly hope). Always a runaways fan and will always be, rock on!