Joan Jett

Born: 1958-09-22

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett 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". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".


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Big Driver

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WWE WrestleMania 35

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The Punk Singer

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Bad Reputation

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Ordinary World

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Live!

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Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine

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Honor Amongst Men

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Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions

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Miley Cyrus: Live at the Super Bowl #TikTokTailgate

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Steven Universe

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

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The Muppets

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Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll

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The Henry Rollins Show

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