Joan Jett
Biography
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".
Known For
Patti Rasnick
Light of Day
self
Faustbook
Self
Du-beat-e-o
Lead Singer
Multiple Sarcasms
Self
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Self
Not Bad for a Girl
Self
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone
Self - Vocals
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Live!
Self
AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
Self
The Punk Singer
News Interviewee
By Hook or by Crook
Self
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015
Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The Summit
Self
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions
Self
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Lollapalooza 2012
Betsy Neal
Big Driver
Self
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom
Self (archive footage)
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
Self (archive footage)
One-Hit Wonders at the BBC: Volume Two
Self
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Del
National Lampoon Presents: Endless Bummer
Narrator (voice)
Godly Boyish
Self
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Self
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
Charlotte Superstar
Lock and Roll Forever
Jerk
Boogie Boy
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Self - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Self
Urgh! A Music War
Self
The Runaways Live in Japan
Self
The Gits
Self - Musician
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
Self
Bad Reputation
Self - Performer
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund
Self
Let it Rock: Volume 1
Self
Suzi Q
Self
L7: Pretend We're Dead
Self (archive footage)
Girls in Bands at the BBC
Self
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology
Self
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Self
Ordinary World
Sherry
The Sweet Life
Stephanie
Honor Amongst Men
Roxy
Undateable John
Self (Live Performance)
WWE WrestleMania 35
Self
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
Self
FireAid Benefit Concert
Self - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Live at Jones Beach Long Island, NY 2016
Self
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame - In Concert 2014-2017
Self
Chuck Zito: An American Story
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
52
Gender
Female
Birthday
1958-09-22
Place of Birth
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA
Also Known As
Joan Marie Larkin