The Runaways And The Diary Entry Jackie Wrote After Playing In Front Of 50,000

April 2, 2025

Jackie, the fierce guitarist of The Runaways, sat down in her hotel room after a whirlwind concert in front of 50,000 screaming fans. The energy from the crowd still pulsed through her veins like an electric current, making it hard to believe that just hours ago, she had stepped onto the massive stage in Los Angeles, her heart pounding with excitement and fear. As she flipped open her well-worn diary, she could still hear the echoes of “Cherry Bomb” ringing through her ears. The adrenaline from the performance mixed with the satisfaction of hearing thousands sing along to their hits. It was a moment she had dreamed of since she was a little girl, and now, it felt like magic.

With each stroke of her pen, Jackie poured her heart onto the pages, capturing the exhilaration of the night. “Tonight was unforgettable,” she wrote, her handwriting hurried and messy. “I felt like I could fly. The way the crowd erupted when we went into our first song was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Their voices rose with ours, and for a few minutes, we were all one. It’s moments like these that remind me why I picked up a guitar in the first place.” Jackie remembered the nervousness she felt before the show, how she had doubted herself and wondered if anyone would even care about what they had to say through their music.

But as the performance went on, doubts melted away under the spotlight. She recalled the sight of her bandmates, Lita, Joan, and Cherie, all smiling and pouring their souls into the music. The energy was contagious, and in that moment, they were warriors fighting a battle with sound instead of swords. Each note strummed and every lyric sung felt like they were breaking down walls, not just for themselves but for all the girls out there who dreamed of being rock stars. Jackie knew they were living history, inspiring a generation to chase their passions no matter how big the obstacles might seem.

Jackie’s mind wandered to the journey of The Runaways, how they had started as a bunch of teenage girls with homemade guitars and wild dreams. There had been challenges, of course—criticism, sexism, and the struggle to be taken seriously in a male-dominated industry. But after tonight’s performance, she felt stronger than ever, fueled by the love and support from their fans. Her heart swelled with pride knowing they had carved a place for themselves in rock n’ roll, proving that girls could rock just as hard as boys.

As she closed the diary, Jackie felt a wave of determination wash over her. She knew this concert could change everything. It wasn’t just about fame; it was about representation, showing the world that girls had stories to tell, dreams to chase, and the power to change the world through music. She resolved to keep pushing forward, to keep writing songs that spoke from the heart because this was only the beginning. With renewed passion, Jackie whispered to herself, “We’re just getting started,” and went to bed with a smile, ready to face whatever came next.