Date of Birth: September 22, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Date of Death: *Joan Jett is currently alive.*
Biography
Joan Jett, born Joan Marie Larkin, is an American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, and occasional actress. She is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with The Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song “Cherry Bomb.” Her subsequent solo career has produced hits such as “Bad Reputation,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” and her cover of the song “Crimson and Clover.” Jett was born on September 22, 1958, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She moved to Los Angeles, California, in her teens and quickly became involved in the local music scene. Her breakthrough came with The Runaways, an all-female rock band that gained a significant following in the late 1970s. After The Runaways disbanded, she formed Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and released the album “I Love Rock ‘n Roll,” which became a massive success. Jett is often referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and the “Godmother of Punk.” She has been a trailblazer for women in the music industry, known for her raspy voice and her androgynous appearance. In 2015, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
5 Interesting Facts about Joan Jett
1. Joan Jett was one of the first female performers to own her own record label, Blackheart Records.
2. She was a close friend of punk rock legend Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols.
3. Joan Jett has appeared in several films and television shows, including “Light of Day” and “Highlander: The Series.”
4. Her hit song “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” was originally written and performed by the Arrows in 1975.
5. Joan Jett is a long-time supporter of animal rights and has worked with PETA on various campaigns.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Joan Jett
1. “My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am.”
2. “Girls have got balls. They’re just a little higher up, that’s all.”
3. “Other people will call me a rebel, but I just feel like I’m living my life and doing what I want to do.”
4. “You follow your heart because it will always lead you in the right direction.”
5. “I grew up in a world that told girls they couldn’t play rock ‘n’ roll.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Joan Jett’s highest net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million.
Children
Joan Jett does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](http://www.joanjett.com/
3. [Joan Jett on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0422476/
4. [Joan Jett’s PETA Campaign](https://www.peta.org/blog/joan-jett-rocks-peta/
5. [Joan Jett on Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/joan-jett-2-200837/
