Joan Jett
Joan Jett (born February 1958) is an American singer and guitarist. She is best known for her number one single "I Love Rock n Roll". Jett has a punkish, tomboy appearance and is a Democrat.
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 Joan Jett, with The Blackhearts, performing at the "Tribute to Our Heroes" celebration at Fort Hood, Texas in May 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joan Marie Larkin |
| Also known as | Joan Jett |
| Born | February 2, 1958 |
| Origin | Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, punk rock, Glam Punk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Blackheart, Epic, Boardwalk, MCA, CBS/Sony, Warner Bros. |
| Associated acts | The Runaways, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts |
| Website | www |
In 2015, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1]
Joan Jett Media
Jett performing live with the Gibson Melody Maker in Norway, during the 1980s
Jett performing live at the Bumbershoot festival, in Seattle, Washington, 1994
Jett performing live with the Blackhearts in Beaumont, California, during the 2010 Free Concert Series
Jett promoting PETA in Union Square, New York City, 2010
References
- ↑ McDonald, Soraya (16 December 2014). Joan Jett, Bill Withers, Lou Reed and Green Day among those to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/12/16/joan-jett-bill-withers-lou-reed-and-green-day-among-those-to-join-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/?tid=hp_mm. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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