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
- The Runaways at Brumrock '76.JPG
Jett (left) and Cherie Currie of The Runaways performing at Brumrock '76, Bingley Hall, Birmingham, UK, September 25, 1976
- Jett Rocks.jpg
Taken by Norwegian fan in the audience at an 80's concert. Photography was allowed, and great pictures were taken!
- Joan Jett - 1994 - 02.jpg
Jett performing live at the Bumbershoot festival, in Seattle, Washington, 1994
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- Joan Jett by David Shankbone.jpg
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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