Joan Jett
Joan Jett (born September 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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| File:Joan Jett May 2005.jpg 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 | September 22, 1958 (aged 67) |
| Origin | Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | hard rock, punk rock, glam punk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Blackheart, Epic, Boardwalk, Ariola, MCA, CBS, 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
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Jett (left) and Cherie Currie of The Runaways performing at Brumrock '76, Bingley Hall, Birmingham, UK, September 25, 1976
Taken by Norwegian fan in the audience at an 80's concert. Photography was allowed, and great pictures were taken!
Jett performing live at the Bumbershoot festival, in Seattle, Washington, 1994
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Jett promoting PETA in Union Square, New York City, 2010
- Joan Jett (Runaways)'s Gibson Melody Maker (1977) - Play It Loud. MET (2019-05-13 19.34.58 by Eden, Janine and Jim).jpg
Jett's Gibson Melody Maker played during her tenure with the Runaways
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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