(1958-09-22) September 22, 1958 (age 65) Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Origin
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Rock
hard rock
punk rock
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
guitarist
record producer
actress
Instruments
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1975–present
Member of
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Formerly of
The Runaways
Evil Stig
Website
joanjett.com
Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin; September 22, 1958)[1] is an American rock singer, guitarist, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and for founding and performing with the Runaways, who recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". With the Blackhearts, Jett is known for her rendition of the song "I Love Rock 'n Roll" which was number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks in 1982.[2] Jett's other notable songs include "Bad Reputation", "Light of Day", "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and her covers of "Crimson and Clover", "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" and "Dirty Deeds".
Jett has a mezzo-soprano vocal range.[3] Three of her albums have been certified platinum or gold.[4][5][6] She has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll". Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.[7]
^Fricke, David (April 24, 2015). "Joan Jett: Built to Rock". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 21, 2017. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
^Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Joan Jett". All Music Guide via VH1. Archived from the original on October 30, 2002. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
^"Summer Celebration review: Joan Jett". MLive.com. June 26, 2009. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
^Martin, Bill (2002). Pro Secrets of Heavy Rock Singing. Sanctuary Publishing. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-86074-437-2.
^"10 great feminist anthems". Time Out New York. Archived from the original on November 22, 2013. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^"What the Press is Saying". Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
^McDonald, Soraya (December 16, 2014). "Joan Jett, Bill Withers, Lou Reed and Green Day among those to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on December 17, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2018.
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