Jett, Joan (1958–)

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Jett, Joan (1958–)

American musician, singer and actress. Name variations: The Runaways. Born Joan Marie Larkin, Sept 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA; mother's maiden name was Jett.

Rocker credited as mother of Riot Grrrl movement, moved to Southern California at 14 (1974); joined producer Kim Fowley's notorious girl group The Runaways (1975); played guitar and sang vocals on albums The Runaways (1976) and Queens of Noise (1977), both of which went gold in Japan; collaborated with ex-members of Sex Pistols on 2 singles, released only in Holland (1979); produced debut album by the Germs (1979); released 1st album under title Joan Jett in Europe and Bad Reputation in US (1981); became surprise success with #1 single "I Love Rock and Roll" (1982), along with "Crimson and Clover"; appeared in film Light of Day (1987); enjoyed comeback with album Up Your Alley (1988), which included hit singles "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and "Little Liar"; joined Broadway cast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2000).