Joan Jett
American rock musician
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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 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 |
| 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, Ariola, MCA, CBS, Warner Bros. |
| Website | www |
In 2015, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[1]
References change
- ↑ McDonald, Soraya (16 December 2014). "Joan Jett, Bill Withers, Lou Reed and Green Day among those to join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 June 2015.
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