Joan Jett never gave a damn about her bad reputation. She's remained an iconic female vocalist that proved women would dominate the once male run music industry, especially in the rock and punk genres. Brought up in a strictly religious family in Pennsylvania, she found her way to LA where she changed her name, chopped off her hair, and adored black leather jackets where she was reborn. The Runaways was her first major success with her all-girl rock group at only 15 years old with massive hits like "Cherry Bomb". Seemingly this fame was not enough to be taken seriously by record companies because her debut solo album was rejected by 23 labels. Join me today as I take you though the volatile teen years of Joan in The Runaways with their abusive manager, how she struggled with the breakup of the band, to her overcoming mainstream rejection of her solo work and forever remained as the "Godmother of punk" with The Blackhearts.
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Arrow's lead singer with the story of "I Love Rock n Roll" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgfsercb2v8
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