Joan Jett

Born: Philadelphia, PA, 1960

Years Active: 1976-2010

Member of: The Runaways

Influenced by: Gary Glitter, New York Dolls, Johnny Thunders, Glen Buxton, Dead Boys, The Stooges, The Rolling Stones, Tommy James & the Shondells, Bay City Rollers, Fred "Sonic" Smith, T. Rex, Suzi Quatro, The Clash, The Kinks, The Ramones, Alice Cooper, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Cheap Trick, Ron Asheton, The Who, Marc Bolan, MC5, Mick Ronson, The Sex Pistols, Steve Jones, John Lydon

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: By playing pure and simple rock & roll without making an explicit issue of her gender, Joan Jett became a figurehead for ...

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Jan 27 2009 11:00AM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: "Put another dime in the jukebox, baby" --Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'N' Roll' (1982) You might be able to love rock 'n' roll for a dime, but hearing it on a jukebox will likely cost you a dollar. Previous Next ... Read more

 
Sep 22 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

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Spinner: On This Date in 1958: Joan Jett is born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pa. The Almanac Advises for September 22: "The roar of a jet engine at takeoff has been measured at a very loud 120 decibels, which is the same level as found at a typical rock ... Read more

 
Apr 03 2008 13:00PM by Jessica Robertson

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Spinner: When Joan Jett picks up the phone in New York for her Spinner interview, two things are immediately apparent: First, the tale of her three-decade plus career is evidenced wholly by her speaking voice, which is throaty and unintentionally gruff. It's ... Read more

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