Joan Jett is a rock singer, songwriter, composer, guitarist, record producer, and actress from the United States. She was a founding member of the punk band The Runaways and is a member of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Godmother of Punk, and The First Riot Grrrl, she has been dubbed. ‘Bad Reputation,’ a documentary about Jett, was released. Her signature is the Gibson melody maker guitar, which she has used on all of her hits since 1977.

Her Instagram account, @joanjett, has 348k followers.

How much is Joan Jett’s Net Worth as of 2020?

Joan Jett has won many awards and has a special place in the hearts of her listeners. In her work, she has also amassed a great deal of popularity and financial gain. Her net worth is expected to be $10 million by 2020. Her music career is her main source of income.

What is Joan Jett Famous for?

• Being frontwomen of her band ‘Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
• For her famous song ‘Cherry Bomb’.

Where is Joan Jett from?

Joan Jett was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, on September 22, 1958. Joan Marie Larkin is her given name. Her father, James Francis Larkin, worked as an insurance agent, and her mother, Dorothy Jett Larkin, worked as a clerk, when she was born. She was the eldest of her family’s three children. James Albert Larkin is her brother, and Anne Elizabeth Larkin is her sister. Joan graduated from Randolph Junior High School and went on to Wheaton High School to further her education. Joan is a citizen of the United States. Her zodiac sign is Virgo, and her religion is Christian.

How Joan Jett began her music/acting career?

• Talking about Joan Jett’s Professional career, Joan Jett started her musical career as a teenager, forming her first serious band, the Runaways with a few of her female friends.
• In 1976, the Runaways released their first self-titled album.
• The Runaways’ too did not taste success initially, as most people considered them to be amateur teenagers, screaming about sex, drugs, and rebellion.
• In 1977, the band released its sophomore effort, the album ‘Queens of Noise.’
• While the album performed poorly in the United States, the Runaways received a warm welcome in Japan, scoring three gold records there.
• In 1979, Jett was in England and met Paul Cook and Steve Jones, former members of the groundbreaking rock band ‘Sex Pistols.
• She recorded three songs there with them.
• In 1981, ‘Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ came into the existence after her collaboration with Kenny, and Joan’s debut album was re-released as ‘Bad Reputation’.
• In early 1982, the band released another album, ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’, which became a major hit.
• She made her acting debut in 1987, co-starring with Gena Rowlands and Michael J. Fox in the Paul Schrader film ‘Light of Day’.
• In 1997, she appeared on the sitcom Ellen, in the episode “Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah”, performing the title song.
• Subsequently, she appeared in some movies and TV series like; By Hook or by Crook, Big Driver, Repo!
• The Genetic Opera.
• In 2004, Jett narrated a short film, Godly Boyish, about two teenagers who share suicidal fantasies.

Joan Jett was one of the founding member of The Runaways.
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Joan Jett’s Awards and Achievements:

• In 2006, Joan received her first award for the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
• She also achieved the Rolling Stone for the 100 greatest guitarists of all time and ranked 87.
• In 2012, she Nanci Alexander Activist Award for her work on behalf of animal welfare.
• She also received AP Icon Award and Golden God Award in the same year, in 2014.
• In 2015, She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Who has Joan Jett dated?

Joan Jett is currently without a partner. She hasn’t tied the knot with anybody. Despite this, Joan Jett dated Stephanie Adams (2003), Chuck Zito (2001), Pleasant Gehman (1977), Kira Roessler, and Lisa Curland. Joan Jett was rumored to be dating Carmen Electra from 2006 to 2007.

How tall is Joan Jett?

Joan Jett is a beautiful and attractive woman with a Mesomorph body type. She stands 1.65 meters (5 feet and 5 inches) tall and weighs 56 kilograms (1123 lbs). Her hair is black, and her eyes are a light brown color. Her shoe size is 8 in the United States, and she wears a size 4 shirt (US).

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