Joan Jett was an American musician, singer, songwriter and producer who dominated the 1970s.
Born Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, she rose to fame as a member of the all-female rock band The Runaways, one of the first to gain widespread recognition One of the female rock bands.
Jett’s rebellious spirit and unique voice helped her transition into a successful solo career, especially her iconic covers “I like rock music” It became a defining anthem of the 1980s.
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- Full name: Joan Marie Larkin
- Date of birth: September 22, 1958
- Age: 67 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m)
- Parents: Frances Larkin and Dorothy May Larkin
- Siblings: James Albert Larkin, Anne Elizabeth Larkin
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Joan Jett is 67 years old. She was born on September 22, 1958 in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. Jett’s father was a former U.S. Navy officer who later became a businessman, while her mother was a homemaker.
When Jett was twelve, the family moved to Southern California. She had a brother named James Albert Larkin and a sister named Anne Elizabeth Larkin.
Jett attended high school at El Camino Real High School in Los Angeles, but dropped out before graduation to pursue her music career. At the age of 15, she formed her first band, The Runaways, under the guidance of producer Kim Fowley. Early exposure to the music industry allowed her to hone her skills as a guitarist and songwriter.
personal life
Although Joan Jett is a public figure, her personal life remains relatively private. She never married and had no children. Some of her rumored relationships include:
- Tom Petersson (1976): Jett reportedly dated Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson around 1976. legitimate
- Billy Idol (1978): There is speculation that Jeter had a brief relationship with British musician Billy Idol in 1978. legitimate
- Carmen Electra (2006): Jeter was rumored to be romantically involved with actress/model Carmen Electra around 2006; however, neither confirmed it publicly at this point.
Jeter has been open about his sexuality and has identified as bisexual since the late 1970s. She uses her platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and is involved in various philanthropic causes aimed at supporting marginalized communities.
Profession
Joan Jett’s career began in the mid-1970s with The Runaways, when she co-wrote their hit single “Cherry bomb.” The band was popular in Japan but struggled to find success in the United States, eventually disbanding in 1979. Jett then moved to New York to pursue a solo career, but was repeatedly rejected by record labels.
In response to this challenge, she founded Blackheart Records in 1980 with producer Kenny Laguna. The move made Jett one of the first female artists to own an independent record label. Her self-titled debut album was released the same year and included the hit single “Bad reputation.” The album’s success helped her become a prominent figure in the rock music industry.
Jett’s most notable achievement is her cover “I like rock music” In 1982, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for seven consecutive weeks.
The song became synonymous with her career and cemented her status as a rock icon. Over the years, she has released several successful albums with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, including album (1983) and The glorious achievements of a wasted youth (1984).
In addition to her music career, Jett has also appeared in films and television shows such as The Rocky Horror Show, light of dayand law and order. She also produces albums for other artists and supports emerging punk bands through Blackheart Records.
Awards
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2015)
- American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist (1983)
- MTV Video Music Awards Nominated for Best Female Video “I love rock music” (1983)
- Inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2006)
- Named one of the greatest guitarists by Rolling Stone magazine (ranked 87th)
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)
net worth
Joan Jett’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $10 million. These fortunes were accumulated through her extensive career as a musician, songwriter, producer and actress.
social media
- Instagram: @joanjett
- Twitter: @joanjett
film chronology
- fugitive
- light of day
- The Rocky Horror Show
- sweet life
- law and order
- The Simpsons
discography
- bad reputation
- i love rock music
- scarlet and four leaf clover
- go your way
- notorious
- sinner
