Three of my all-time drummers.....Ginger Baker from Cream, David Grohl from Nirvana and Joey Jordison of Slipknot. Ginger Baker was drummer for Cream back in the 60's and was a big inspiration for me to become a drummer. Was never anything near as talented as these guys but I wasn't half bad . Drumming was something I'd rather do than eat.
I grew up in the 70's. Joan Jett was my first crush and a role model to me. Not only is she mega-talented, but when she was told by the (then all male) record labels that she would never amount to anything, and they didn't want her music, she started her OWN record label company, Blackheart Records. Moral of the story: When people tell you that you can't, spit in their face and do it anyway.
Joan Jett was one of the former of the famous 70s female rock band The Runaways. When they split up she started a solo career with the band The Blackhearts in the early 80s. They had huge success with songs like I love Rock’n Roll, Crimson and clover and so on.👍⭐️🥂❤️
That is Joan’s voice. She has a great voice that can swing from pure rock to the raspy sound. She started when she was 16 in the early 1970’s in the female group The Runaways with Lita Ford and others before going off on her own with songs such as I love rock and roll and I hate myself for loving you
Joan Marie Larkin (aka Joan Jett), was one of the original Bad Girls of Rock. A founding member of 'The Runaways' when she was only 16. Side note: I purchased their album. The hit 'Cherry Bomb' I think was their signature tune. Her cover of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a must hear, it topped the charts for 8 weeks back in 1981 and it's fire!. She has a bunch of others as well. Cheers
THANK YOU for reacting to JOAN JETT!!! She is called the “Godmother of Punk” and “Queen of Rock n Roll”, and has pioneered women in hard rock since the 70’s! She got her first guitar at 13 as a Xmas present from her parents and was musically influenced by T-Rex, Bowie, Iggy Pop & SUZI QUATRO. At 15 years old she started the FIRST ALL GIRL punk/metal influenced hard rock band in 1975 which also featured a teenage Lita Ford on lead guitar and vocalist Cherie Currie (However, FANNY was the first all girl ROCK band but punk had not come into the music scene yet until the mid 70’s). In 1976 they debuted their first album “The Runaways” which spawned the classic song “Cherry Bomb”, which Joan Jett wrote as an audition song for vocalist Cherie Currie, alluding to her name and the fact that they were all “teenage firecrackers” (Cherie Currie, 16, wore a corset, fishnet stockings, black underwear and high heels on stage which gave them the reputation as “jailbait rock”). Although this was their most recognized song, it certainly does not define them as a band. Their album debuted the same time that Heart debuted their album “Dreamboat Annie”. Both bands had to deal with sexism and misogyny from the male dominated genre of hard rock, although Heart was backed by male band members, the Runaways got it worse being ALL teenage girls. They released “Queens of Noise” in 1977 and toured Japan where they were HUGE, they were NEVER taken seriously in America. Lead vocalist Cherie Currie quit the band during the tour making Joan the front girl of the band. After the tour they recorded what I think is their best album, “Waiting for the Night'' which Joan Jett wrote most of the songs, along with some songs written by Lita Ford. It was a punk/metal influenced album after touring in England and being exposed to the punk rock scene, later touring with the Ramones, Cheap Trick, etc. By 1978 there was heavy drug abuse and tension among the remaining 3 members of the band (Joan, Lita and drummer Sandy West) after they released their 4th and final studio album “And now, the Runaways” (which featured the song “Black Leather” written by Steve Jones and Paul Cook from the Sex Pistols). Joan Jett gravitated towards a Punk sound and both Lita and Sandy towards a more heavy metal sound. By Spring 1979 the band broke up and Joan Jett began her solo career which would last till this day. Later Lita Ford would also find mainstream success. In 1979 Joan Jett met Kenny Laguna, a producer who also became her manager. Together they set out to launch Joan’s solo career but NO ONE wanted Joan Jett. Joan recorded FIVE songs on a demo tape: “I Love Rock n Roll”, “Crimson and Clover”, “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah!), “Bad Reputation” and “You Don’t Own Me”. The demo was sent to *23* major, and minor, record labels. ALL *23* labels rejected her saying, in essence, she wasn’t marketable. Their letters said Joan “should lose the guitar” or “look prettier” and she needed a “song search”. Not giving up, Kenny Laguna took some money he had saved and both Kenny and Joan started their OWN record label, BLACKHEART Records. They recorded their first album titled “Joan Jett” in 1980 and sold their records at shows from the trunk of their car. Eventually they were signed on to Boardwalk Records and they re-released the album as “Bad Reputation”. Joan put an ad saying, “Wanted 3 good men” for a band and the Blackhearts were formed. While still struggling as a woman in hard rock the band recorded the album “I Love Rock n Roll”. The title track went to #1 on the Billboard chart for 8 weeks in a row!!! The next single “Crimson and Clover” went to #5 (a cover song from Tommy James and the Shondells which Kenny Laguna temporarily played keyboards with and he brought the song for Joan to sing). They re-released the songs “Bad Reputation” and “Do You Wanna Touch Me” and they became hits. The video for “Bad Reputation” was a JAB at all 23 record labels that rejected her (note that the 4 songs that were rejected were 4 hits on the Billboard charts). Joan Jett was HUGE and was touring with Queen, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and other big bands. In 1983 she released the album called “Album” which had 2 hits “Fake Friends” and a cover of Sly and the Family Stones’ “Everyday People”. In 1986 she appeared in the movie “Light of Day” with Michael J. Fox, with her acting performance getting great reviews, and the title track song written by Bruce Springsteen. In 1988 “Up your Alley” was released and 2 songs were hits “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Little Liar”. In 1990 “The Hit List” was released, an album of ALL cover songs, including the covers of “Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)” by AC/DC, “Love Hurts” by Nazareth and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by CCR. In the early 90’s the Grunge era came but Joan continued putting out albums and non stop touring. “Notorious” (1992) and “Pure and Simple” (1994) were released. Joan also did other TV shows and movies such as “Boogie Boy”. In 2000 she was doing “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Broadway playing Magenta. “Naked” CD was released in Japan (not in America) which had the song “Science Fiction, Double Feature”. In 2006 she released the “Sinner” CD which had the video for the song “ACDC”, a cover of the Sweets’ song (about bisexuality) which featured Carmen Elektra. Joan Jett also toured the Vans Warped Tour main stage that year. In 2013 she released “Unvarnished” and the song/video for “Any Weather” co written by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and the song “Soulmates to Strangers” co written by Trans musician Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. In 2015 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame after the previous year when Joan Jett performed “Smells Like Teen Spirit” w/ Nirvana when they were inducted. Throughout the years Joan Jett has written songs for other artists such as Alice Cooper, L7, Bikini Kill, etc. She was dubbed the leader of the “Riot Girrl” movement of the 90’s. She produced other bands and signed them to her Blackheart Records label. She is an animal activist for P.E.T.A. For years she also goes to play free shows for American troops overseas bringing them “a piece of home”. She is a singer, musician, songwriter, producer, record label owner, activist, pioneer, legend and Icon. Below will be some links to Official Videos and performances. For a more in depth account of her history check out the Showtime music documentary “Bad Reputation” it’s on RUclips.
Here are some links for the Runaways: “Cherry Bomb” Official Video ruclips.net/video/_EBvXpjudf8/видео.html “Gettin’ Hot” Live in Japan (written by Lita Ford) ruclips.net/video/mxU87u4UHxk/видео.html “I Wanna be where the boys are” Live in Japan ruclips.net/video/d3vXozzdqRw/видео.html “School Days” ruclips.net/video/GvmIwhXe6rE/видео.html “Wasted” Lyric video ruclips.net/video/PbIg-hBh5R4/видео.html “Trash Can Murders” (written by Lita Ford) ruclips.net/video/d-gx7KXp8tg/видео.html “Saturday Night Special” Official video (1978) ruclips.net/video/aN2LehZ_KdQ/видео.html “Mama We’re all crazy now” Official video (1978) ruclips.net/video/4RTipAZuMRI/видео.html
“I Love Rock n Roll” Official Video ruclips.net/video/wMsazR6Tnf8/видео.html “Crimson and Clover” Official Video ruclips.net/video/cXFra7gjElw/видео.html “Bad Reputation” Official Video ruclips.net/video/nO6YL09T8Fw/видео.html “Do You Wanna Touch Me” Official Video ruclips.net/video/DSqp-W1pWoU/видео.html “Everyday People” Official audio ruclips.net/video/IdagOakHtkE/видео.html “Light Of Day” Official Video ruclips.net/video/ksrYQhFCOpg/видео.html “I Hate Myself For Loving You” Official Video ruclips.net/video/bpNw7jYkbVc/видео.html “Little Liar” Official Video ruclips.net/video/9DcREbM6Z0U/видео.html “Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)” Official Video ruclips.net/video/2sky1tt8vLA/видео.html “Love Hurts” Official Video ruclips.net/video/rhnZ19sbxps/видео.html “Go Home” with the Gits as Evil Stig Official Video ruclips.net/video/ytT16fJ0Dms/видео.html “Eye to Eye” Live on David Letterman (1994) “ACDC” featuring Carmen Elektra (2006) Official Video ruclips.net/video/Dub35ttFsgk/видео.html “Change the World” Live at Harley Davidson’s Concert (2006) ruclips.net/video/LusdRZ7mTXw/видео.html “Cherry Bomb” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/MsrvWfVSOw8/видео.html “Any Weather” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/HiU9LqP7-mg/видео.html “Soulmates to Strangers” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/H_bjNomcYsA/видео.html “Bad Reputation” with the Foo Fighters live on Dave Letterman ruclips.net/video/ObIDG21qMp8/видео.html 2015 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech by Joan Jett ruclips.net/video/TsD1aa-Svm4/видео.html 2018 Showtime Documentary “Bad Reputation” ruclips.net/video/_KSFueVMVPE/видео.htmlsi=-njL9zgI2enBacrc “Make the music go BOOM!” (2023) Official Lyric Video ruclips.net/video/BVhk4E_QJ6Q/видео.html “Call Me if you’re Blue” (2023) Official Video ruclips.net/video/WtKKEe9f3-Y/видео.html
There's also a LOT of musical history here. At 9:11 is the guitarist Pat Smear who was an original member of the 1970's Punk band The Germs. Pat has said it was Joan Jett (when she was in the Runaways) that inspired him to do music! Joan Jett ended up producing the Germs' classic album "G.I." Joan Jett and Dave Grohl are TIGHT friends. There are MANY performances on youtube of the Foo Fighters performing w/ Joan Jett and a few others of Nirvana w/ Joan Jett from this same night. There's a peformance of Joan Jett and the Foo Fighters on Dave Letterman performing Joan's classic punk anthem "Bad Reputation". The REASON the Hall of Fame inducted Joan Jett the following year was BECAUSE Chris called them out at 1:50 saying who SHOULD be inducted!!! Later, Lars Ulrich drummer of Metallica who has a rock podcast show, had Joan Jett as a guest and interviewed her about it. She said when she was asked to do this performance she was first TERRIFIED lol, and then hightly HONORED and couldn't say no! Joan is very humble!!! You should check out her Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction speech, it's on yoiutube!
Great song and performance, those guys killed it. Joan Jeff is an utter legend, she goes back to the 70s with the Runways and has had a great solo career from the 80s on. She kicks butt, great vocals, attitude, songs, guitar playing, she can do it all! Try her all-time video hit, Do You Wanna Touch Me, it is an extreme banger and propelled her to stardom, she is beloved by both the punk and metal communities. Rock On with Joan, you will be blown away by her stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
I had the great fortune to see her live in the late 80's. I was in the Army doing training at Fort Jackson. Joan Jett was a huge star at this point, but she did a number of shows for the troops in small venues (we saw her in basically a high school gym). Fantastic show that was done just for us troops.... Her biggest song was "I love Rock & Roll" almost guarantee you've heard it. "Cherry Bomb" and "I hate myself for loving you" are some of her other big songs.... "Cherry Bomb" was when she was in the band "The Runaways" in the 70's.
I've seen Joan Jett many times and she shines live! She started the first successful all girl rock band in 77, I think, called The Runaways, which included Lita Ford in the members. After that band broke up, by her decision, she formed The Blackhearts. Joan was inducted in the RHOF in 2015 and Dave Grohl and Tommy James both joined her on stage during her induction performance. One of her best known songs is "I love Rock and Roll!", then there is "Do You Want To Touch Me", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "I Still Dream About You", "I wanna Be Your Dog", "Spinster", "You Got a Problem", to name a few! Fun tidbit, When Joan was looking to form The Blackhearts she ran a news paper ad that said, "Joan Jett looking for four good men!"
Nirvana has quite a few interesting songs to check out, "Come as you are," is one of my favorites. This was great seeing Dave Grohl working the drums like he used.
I loved doing this song with kid's bands when I was teaching in an after-school program, late 80s-early 90s. I also put 'Lithium' and 'In Bloom' in the book, though we never played the second one of those, which does have one of my favourite official videos. 'Heart Shaped Box' is a great one too. I'd also recommend Kelly(Ozzy's daughter) Osborne's cover of Madonna's 'Papa Don't Preach' live on some award show. Sharon's in the wings freaking out, barely able to contain her pride and awe. Awww. "My li'l girl's rocking her a** off!!" I know that feeling too. 🥰🤩😁 😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
Joan Jett was probably at least in her mid 50's here, still bringin it today I think. She's a real badass, and great rhythm guitarist too. I'd strongly recommend seeing Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) doing Aneurysm w/ Nirvana from same HOF induction performance. It's like a punk exorcism. Kim was friends w/ the band from way back. Joan has a lot of great hits: Bad Reputation, I Love Rock n Roll, Crimson & Clover, Hate Myself for Lovin You, ... You should do them all, she's great, really a legend.
Victim of Circumstance is my favorite Joan Jett song. The police were waitin' when the sun came up You better move your ass Or we'll really get rough I never wanted trouble But I sure got enough I'm bad at bein' subtle But I ain't that tough, no Just a victim of circumstance Didn't you know Just a victim of circumstance Doesn't it show I'm just a victim of circumstance Wherever I go Just a victim of bad reputation I go no chance of shakin' Really gets you down when you don't belong An' everyone around says you growed up wrong But why do they resent it, I ain't doin' anything They say that I'm demented an' I never could sing Then everywhere I went I caused them such alarm You know I never meant to cause anybody harm, no. I love how she sings growed up wrong. She’s great!!!
Her Bad Reputation was awesome. She was Punk before she transitioned to rock in the 80's. The Runaways Cherry Bomb with her and Lita Ford is awesome. Check out Lita Ford too. Both had great solo careers.
Hello Phil & Sam, I thought I'd suggest a song by J.J & The Blackhearts, if interested. "Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Cherry Bomb [VEVO]" (by the channel: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) --The song "Cherry Bomb" was originally released by the all-female band "The Runaways" as their debut single. It appears on their self-titled album which came out in 1976 and the track was written by Joan Jett and Kim Fowley. Later Joan re-recorded the song with her band "The Blackhearts" for their album "Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth" released in 1984. Jett is a mezzo-soprano (simply means if she were male, she'd be a baritone) Joan Jett had a similar range as Janis Joplin in her vocal prowess. (IMhO) And as always, I enjoyed rocking with you two. Thanks for sharing.
Joan Jet was a rocker in the 80's. "i Love Rock N Roll" is a rock anthem. Other hits were "Bad Reputation", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "Crimson & Clover" cover & "Do You Wanna Touch Me". I saw her open for The Who in 2015 and she still sounded good!
I recommend watching the whole of the Induction performance - the band invited some of the best women in music to sing a selection of Nirvana's hits, and they were all awesome at putting their own vocal style across.
Joan Jett ROCKS! Many good songs, Bad Reputation is a perfect representation of Joan. If I remember correctly, they went out and played at a club after this performance.
First of all, great rendition by Joan. And to have the other guys from Nirvana was phenomenal. Also, why did it take so long for her to be inducted? lol
I have to say i thought Joan Jett had actually been inducted in the Rock & Roll HOF Now i think she would probably deserve to be in it since Joan Jett was basically the Jacoby Shaddix before Jacoby Shaddix
.Joan jett- hate myself for loving you, Crimson & clover. Nirvana- lithium, heart shaped box, man who sold the world ( Bowie cover), all apologies, where did you sleep ( lead belly cover). I'll also add that Joan wasn't doing the gritty raspy voice as a tribute to Kurt, thats her normal singing style.
If they wanted you to get introduced to Joan I wonder why they picked her covering a Nirvana song… They should’ve suggested you check out some of her actual work.
Couple of things. Joan is in her 50s here. Two, Joan is not a great singer, songwriter, or guitar player. But you put them all in one package, and the sum is greater than the parts. Three, your under estimating Joans stature in Rock and Roll. If you grew up in the 70s like me, you might feel Joan is a bigger star than Nirvanna. Nirvanna had one huge hit that put grunge on the map. And one big hit, heart-shaped box, and half a dozen ok songs that were popular because of the two other hits. Joan probably had as many hits as them but not that huge one. To me, they are about equal in ranking.
Just saw her open for Alanis Morrissette on Saturday!! Still awesome at 65. As for Nirvana - I'd recommend Lounge Act. A much better rep of grunge and their usual style.
Put some respect on Joan. She was a trailblazer. One of the earliest bad ass Female Rocker Rebels. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts inspired generations Rock artists - imcluding Nirvana. Nirvana's sound is similar to early Joan Jett. You can clearly hear her influence.
I'm thrilled to see Joan Jett perform this Kurt Cobain, Nirvana song. Special! Yes, Dave, on drums too!! Joan Jett is another female great! She rocks!! A few of Joan's hits are: " I Love Rock & Roll", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "Crimson & Clover" The music videos are a must! Great request, Mark👍 ❤ 😊
I am subscribed and i watch you everyday. Please do react to one of my top 5 favorite bands Nirvana. Just about anything is a banger. Would love to see your reaction to Kurt's MTV Where 😄 Did You Sleep Last Night. One of his last performances before his death . Here you will really get the raspiness in his voice.
I say you Want to know Joan Jett I feel you first need to start with The Band “Runaways”. Lita Ford is in this band as well and they are all Teenagers…it’s a must to React!
The chorus was more her style and gave her room to breathe and she nailed them. The verses were a bit quick and her breathing technique was only about 90% effective there. Her own songs are straight kickass rock n roll.
React to Joan Jett I Hate Myself for Loving You and Pat Benatar Hell is for Children. You won't regret it. By the way I'm one of your 5% subscribers and I watch you everyday. ❤❤❤
Joan Jett songs: Do you wanna touch me, Bad Reputation, I Love Rock and Roll, I Hate Myself for Loving You. Nirvana Songs: Polly, In Bloom, Lithium, All Apologies, Dumb, Drain You, Something in the Way, Rape Me, About a Girl.
what is she like 60 in this concert. i guarantee you have heard part or a song from joan jett. another artist has roots in the runaways is lita ford. but "polly" from nirvana a song from the perspective of a killer who murdered and tortured a female fan after a concert in seattle, i think.
Yeah Joan Jett was not prissy like Pat Benetar. Joan Jett is literally hard rock/punk that rivaled other male artist. Joan is raunchy, athletic, and sweaty. Pat Benatar is not rock. She’s a normal vocalist with a backing rock band. Joan Jett has been touring since she was 16. A punk before punks existed in America.
Joan is a certified badass
True indeed !! Both Joan Jett and Pat Benatar kick ass !! Seen both of them live and they were amazing !!
Three of my all-time drummers.....Ginger Baker from Cream, David Grohl from Nirvana and Joey Jordison of Slipknot. Ginger Baker was drummer for Cream back in the 60's and was a big inspiration for me to become a drummer. Was never anything near as talented as these guys but I wasn't half bad . Drumming was something I'd rather do than eat.
Joan is horribly underrated and under appreciated… she rocks with the best of them 🎸 🎶 🔥
You need to hear/watch Joan’s “I Love Rock and Roll! Classic
Mandatory. That's like rock 101.
Yeah and can't forget "Bad Reputation"
I grew up in the 70's. Joan Jett was my first crush and a role model to me. Not only is she mega-talented, but when she was told by the (then all male) record labels that she would never amount to anything, and they didn't want her music, she started her OWN record label company, Blackheart Records.
Moral of the story: When people tell you that you can't, spit in their face and do it anyway.
It’s always great to see Dave get back on the drums
Joan Jett - I Hate Myself For Loving You! 🔥🔥🔥
I haven't been to a lot of live rock shows in my life, but when I was a soldier in Bosnia in 1999, Joan Jett came to perform, and it was 🔥
Joan Jett was one of the former of the famous 70s female rock band The Runaways. When they split up she started a solo career with the band The Blackhearts in the early 80s. They had huge success with songs like I love Rock’n Roll, Crimson and clover and so on.👍⭐️🥂❤️
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were actually inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015 the year after this. 😀
Deservedly so too!
No better choice they could have made to represent than Joan. Fucking brilliant
Joan is an OG, just like Pat Benatar. Check out
"Do You Wanna Touch Me?" and
"Bad Reputation"
Younger than me fans would know Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation" which was in the movie "Shrek". She is an icon.
Joan is the Queen of hard rock.
That's a bit of a stretch. She plays a mixture of hard rock, punk rock and plain ol rock and roll.
NICE!! You can hear New York coming out of her!! Joan does a great LOVE HURTS,,, and CRIMSON AND CLOVER,,, And DIRTY DEEDS!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎
But she's not from New York, she was from the Philly area.
@@matthewdrake4385 Maybe from but she's lived in New York since the "70's"!! Guess she picked up some Bad Habits??
That is Joan’s voice. She has a great voice that can swing from pure rock to the raspy sound. She started when she was 16 in the early 1970’s in the female group The Runaways with Lita Ford and others before going off on her own with songs such as I love rock and roll and I hate myself for loving you
I Love Rock and Roll is Joan Jett biggest song. 🔥
What a great performance! Absolutely love Joan
Jett! Yes! More Joan please!
Joan Marie Larkin (aka Joan Jett), was one of the original Bad Girls of Rock. A founding member of 'The Runaways' when she was only 16. Side note: I purchased their album. The hit 'Cherry Bomb' I think was their signature tune.
Her cover of "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a must hear, it topped the charts for 8 weeks back in 1981 and it's fire!. She has a bunch of others as well. Cheers
"I hate myself for loving you" Joan Jet rocker
Phil has a great deep voice. Love hearing him speak. Should be an announcer or radio voice.
Look how great Joan Jett looks 33 years after her earlier videos! Just amazing and the talent is still there like no tomorrow as well. What a legend.
THANK YOU for reacting to JOAN JETT!!! She is called the “Godmother of Punk” and “Queen of Rock n Roll”, and has pioneered women in hard rock since the 70’s! She got her first guitar at 13 as a Xmas present from her parents and was musically influenced by T-Rex, Bowie, Iggy Pop & SUZI QUATRO. At 15 years old she started the FIRST ALL GIRL punk/metal influenced hard rock band in 1975 which also featured a teenage Lita Ford on lead guitar and vocalist Cherie Currie (However, FANNY was the first all girl ROCK band but punk had not come into the music scene yet until the mid 70’s). In 1976 they debuted their first album “The Runaways” which spawned the classic song “Cherry Bomb”, which Joan Jett wrote as an audition song for vocalist Cherie Currie, alluding to her name and the fact that they were all “teenage firecrackers” (Cherie Currie, 16, wore a corset, fishnet stockings, black underwear and high heels on stage which gave them the reputation as “jailbait rock”). Although this was their most recognized song, it certainly does not define them as a band. Their album debuted the same time that Heart debuted their album “Dreamboat Annie”. Both bands had to deal with sexism and misogyny from the male dominated genre of hard rock, although Heart was backed by male band members, the Runaways got it worse being ALL teenage girls. They released “Queens of Noise” in 1977 and toured Japan where they were HUGE, they were NEVER taken seriously in America. Lead vocalist Cherie Currie quit the band during the tour making Joan the front girl of the band. After the tour they recorded what I think is their best album, “Waiting for the Night'' which Joan Jett wrote most of the songs, along with some songs written by Lita Ford. It was a punk/metal influenced album after touring in England and being exposed to the punk rock scene, later touring with the Ramones, Cheap Trick, etc. By 1978 there was heavy drug abuse and tension among the remaining 3 members of the band (Joan, Lita and drummer Sandy West) after they released their 4th and final studio album “And now, the Runaways” (which featured the song “Black Leather” written by Steve Jones and Paul Cook from the Sex Pistols). Joan Jett gravitated towards a Punk sound and both Lita and Sandy towards a more heavy metal sound. By Spring 1979 the band broke up and Joan Jett began her solo career which would last till this day. Later Lita Ford would also find mainstream success.
In 1979 Joan Jett met Kenny Laguna, a producer who also became her manager. Together they set out to launch Joan’s solo career but NO ONE wanted Joan Jett. Joan recorded FIVE songs on a demo tape: “I Love Rock n Roll”, “Crimson and Clover”, “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah!), “Bad Reputation” and “You Don’t Own Me”. The demo was sent to *23* major, and minor, record labels. ALL *23* labels rejected her saying, in essence, she wasn’t marketable. Their letters said Joan “should lose the guitar” or “look prettier” and she needed a “song search”. Not giving up, Kenny Laguna took some money he had saved and both Kenny and Joan started their OWN record label, BLACKHEART Records. They recorded their first album titled “Joan Jett” in 1980 and sold their records at shows from the trunk of their car. Eventually they were signed on to Boardwalk Records and they re-released the album as “Bad Reputation”. Joan put an ad saying, “Wanted 3 good men” for a band and the Blackhearts were formed. While still struggling as a woman in hard rock the band recorded the album “I Love Rock n Roll”. The title track went to #1 on the Billboard chart for 8 weeks in a row!!! The next single “Crimson and Clover” went to #5 (a cover song from Tommy James and the Shondells which Kenny Laguna temporarily played keyboards with and he brought the song for Joan to sing). They re-released the songs “Bad Reputation” and “Do You Wanna Touch Me” and they became hits. The video for “Bad Reputation” was a JAB at all 23 record labels that rejected her (note that the 4 songs that were rejected were 4 hits on the Billboard charts). Joan Jett was HUGE and was touring with Queen, the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and other big bands. In 1983 she released the album called “Album” which had 2 hits “Fake Friends” and a cover of Sly and the Family Stones’ “Everyday People”. In 1986 she appeared in the movie “Light of Day” with Michael J. Fox, with her acting performance getting great reviews, and the title track song written by Bruce Springsteen. In 1988 “Up your Alley” was released and 2 songs were hits “I Hate Myself For Loving You” and “Little Liar”. In 1990 “The Hit List” was released, an album of ALL cover songs, including the covers of “Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)” by AC/DC, “Love Hurts” by Nazareth and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by CCR. In the early 90’s the Grunge era came but Joan continued putting out albums and non stop touring. “Notorious” (1992) and “Pure and Simple” (1994) were released. Joan also did other TV shows and movies such as “Boogie Boy”. In 2000 she was doing “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Broadway playing Magenta. “Naked” CD was released in Japan (not in America) which had the song “Science Fiction, Double Feature”. In 2006 she released the “Sinner” CD which had the video for the song “ACDC”, a cover of the Sweets’ song (about bisexuality) which featured Carmen Elektra. Joan Jett also toured the Vans Warped Tour main stage that year. In 2013 she released “Unvarnished” and the song/video for “Any Weather” co written by Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and the song “Soulmates to Strangers” co written by Trans musician Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. In 2015 Joan Jett and the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame after the previous year when Joan Jett performed “Smells Like Teen Spirit” w/ Nirvana when they were inducted. Throughout the years Joan Jett has written songs for other artists such as Alice Cooper, L7, Bikini Kill, etc. She was dubbed the leader of the “Riot Girrl” movement of the 90’s. She produced other bands and signed them to her Blackheart Records label. She is an animal activist for P.E.T.A. For years she also goes to play free shows for American troops overseas bringing them “a piece of home”. She is a singer, musician, songwriter, producer, record label owner, activist, pioneer, legend and Icon. Below will be some links to Official Videos and performances. For a more in depth account of her history check out the Showtime music documentary “Bad Reputation” it’s on RUclips.
Here are some links for the Runaways:
“Cherry Bomb” Official Video ruclips.net/video/_EBvXpjudf8/видео.html
“Gettin’ Hot” Live in Japan (written by Lita Ford) ruclips.net/video/mxU87u4UHxk/видео.html
“I Wanna be where the boys are” Live in Japan ruclips.net/video/d3vXozzdqRw/видео.html
“School Days” ruclips.net/video/GvmIwhXe6rE/видео.html
“Wasted” Lyric video ruclips.net/video/PbIg-hBh5R4/видео.html
“Trash Can Murders” (written by Lita Ford) ruclips.net/video/d-gx7KXp8tg/видео.html
“Saturday Night Special” Official video (1978) ruclips.net/video/aN2LehZ_KdQ/видео.html
“Mama We’re all crazy now” Official video (1978) ruclips.net/video/4RTipAZuMRI/видео.html
“I Love Rock n Roll” Official Video ruclips.net/video/wMsazR6Tnf8/видео.html
“Crimson and Clover” Official Video ruclips.net/video/cXFra7gjElw/видео.html
“Bad Reputation” Official Video ruclips.net/video/nO6YL09T8Fw/видео.html
“Do You Wanna Touch Me” Official Video ruclips.net/video/DSqp-W1pWoU/видео.html
“Everyday People” Official audio ruclips.net/video/IdagOakHtkE/видео.html
“Light Of Day” Official Video ruclips.net/video/ksrYQhFCOpg/видео.html
“I Hate Myself For Loving You” Official Video ruclips.net/video/bpNw7jYkbVc/видео.html
“Little Liar” Official Video ruclips.net/video/9DcREbM6Z0U/видео.html
“Dirty Deeds (Done Dirt Cheap)” Official Video ruclips.net/video/2sky1tt8vLA/видео.html
“Love Hurts” Official Video ruclips.net/video/rhnZ19sbxps/видео.html
“Go Home” with the Gits as Evil Stig Official Video ruclips.net/video/ytT16fJ0Dms/видео.html
“Eye to Eye” Live on David Letterman (1994)
“ACDC” featuring Carmen Elektra (2006) Official Video ruclips.net/video/Dub35ttFsgk/видео.html
“Change the World” Live at Harley Davidson’s Concert (2006) ruclips.net/video/LusdRZ7mTXw/видео.html
“Cherry Bomb” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/MsrvWfVSOw8/видео.html
“Any Weather” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/HiU9LqP7-mg/видео.html
“Soulmates to Strangers” Live at Guitar Center ruclips.net/video/H_bjNomcYsA/видео.html
“Bad Reputation” with the Foo Fighters live on Dave Letterman ruclips.net/video/ObIDG21qMp8/видео.html
2015 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Speech by Joan Jett ruclips.net/video/TsD1aa-Svm4/видео.html
2018 Showtime Documentary “Bad Reputation” ruclips.net/video/_KSFueVMVPE/видео.htmlsi=-njL9zgI2enBacrc
“Make the music go BOOM!” (2023) Official Lyric Video ruclips.net/video/BVhk4E_QJ6Q/видео.html
“Call Me if you’re Blue” (2023) Official Video ruclips.net/video/WtKKEe9f3-Y/видео.html
Just saw Joan Jett two nights ago. Fantastic performance as always!
In 2014 she was 56 years old. You need to hear Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" because it is 🔥.
Joan has been kicking ass since the 70's.
There's also a LOT of musical history here. At 9:11 is the guitarist Pat Smear who was an original member of the 1970's Punk band The Germs. Pat has said it was Joan Jett (when she was in the Runaways) that inspired him to do music! Joan Jett ended up producing the Germs' classic album "G.I." Joan Jett and Dave Grohl are TIGHT friends. There are MANY performances on youtube of the Foo Fighters performing w/ Joan Jett and a few others of Nirvana w/ Joan Jett from this same night. There's a peformance of Joan Jett and the Foo Fighters on Dave Letterman performing Joan's classic punk anthem "Bad Reputation".
The REASON the Hall of Fame inducted Joan Jett the following year was BECAUSE Chris called them out at 1:50 saying who SHOULD be inducted!!! Later, Lars Ulrich drummer of Metallica who has a rock podcast show, had Joan Jett as a guest and interviewed her about it. She said when she was asked to do this performance she was first TERRIFIED lol, and then hightly HONORED and couldn't say no! Joan is very humble!!! You should check out her Rock n Roll Hall of Fame induction speech, it's on yoiutube!
Great song and performance, those guys killed it. Joan Jeff is an utter legend, she goes back to the 70s with the Runways and has had a great solo career from the 80s on. She kicks butt, great vocals, attitude, songs, guitar playing, she can do it all! Try her all-time video hit, Do You Wanna Touch Me, it is an extreme banger and propelled her to stardom, she is beloved by both the punk and metal communities. Rock On with Joan, you will be blown away by her stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥
Joan is worthy of your attention
I had the great fortune to see her live in the late 80's. I was in the Army doing training at Fort Jackson. Joan Jett was a huge star at this point, but she did a number of shows for the troops in small venues (we saw her in basically a high school gym). Fantastic show that was done just for us troops.... Her biggest song was "I love Rock & Roll" almost guarantee you've heard it. "Cherry Bomb" and "I hate myself for loving you" are some of her other big songs.... "Cherry Bomb" was when she was in the band "The Runaways" in the 70's.
I've seen Joan Jett many times and she shines live! She started the first successful all girl rock band in 77, I think, called The Runaways, which included Lita Ford in the members. After that band broke up, by her decision, she formed The Blackhearts. Joan was inducted in the RHOF in 2015 and Dave Grohl and Tommy James both joined her on stage during her induction performance. One of her best known songs is "I love Rock and Roll!", then there is "Do You Want To Touch Me", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "I Still Dream About You", "I wanna Be Your Dog", "Spinster", "You Got a Problem", to name a few! Fun tidbit, When Joan was looking to form The Blackhearts she ran a news paper ad that said, "Joan Jett looking for four good men!"
Another Joan Jett song is Crimson and Clover
"Come As You Are" is a strong Nirvana selection
Joan is a national treasure for the rock and punk crowd. Love her
Nirvana has quite a few interesting songs to check out, "Come as you are," is one of my favorites. This was great seeing Dave Grohl working the drums like he used.
"I Love Rock and Roll" is my favorite by Joan Jett!
I loved doing this song with kid's bands when I was teaching in an after-school program, late 80s-early 90s. I also put 'Lithium' and 'In Bloom' in the book, though we never played the second one of those, which does have one of my favourite official videos. 'Heart Shaped Box' is a great one too.
I'd also recommend Kelly(Ozzy's daughter) Osborne's cover of Madonna's 'Papa Don't Preach' live on some award show. Sharon's in the wings freaking out, barely able to contain her pride and awe. Awww.
"My li'l girl's rocking her a** off!!"
I know that feeling too. 🥰🤩😁
😊🤙🏼🎶🔥❤️🍁❤️✨️🕊
AI says Joan was 55 at that performance. Sounds about right.
Joan Jett was probably at least in her mid 50's here, still bringin it today I think. She's a real badass, and great rhythm guitarist too. I'd strongly recommend seeing Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth) doing Aneurysm w/ Nirvana from same HOF induction performance. It's like a punk exorcism. Kim was friends w/ the band from way back. Joan has a lot of great hits: Bad Reputation, I Love Rock n Roll, Crimson & Clover, Hate Myself for Lovin You, ... You should do them all, she's great, really a legend.
If you like this check out Joan Jett's version of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
You must do I Hate Myself For Loving You video by Joan Jett and I Love Rock and Roll.
Joan Jett is always gritty❤
Joan Jett is now in the R & R Hall of Fame.
Victim of Circumstance is my favorite Joan Jett song.
The police were waitin' when the sun came up
You better move your ass
Or we'll really get rough
I never wanted trouble
But I sure got enough
I'm bad at bein' subtle
But I ain't that tough, no
Just a victim of circumstance
Didn't you know
Just a victim of circumstance
Doesn't it show
I'm just a victim of circumstance
Wherever I go
Just a victim of bad reputation
I go no chance of shakin'
Really gets you down when you don't belong
An' everyone around says you growed up wrong
But why do they resent it, I ain't doin' anything
They say that I'm demented an' I never could sing
Then everywhere I went I caused them such alarm
You know I never meant to cause anybody harm, no.
I love how she sings growed up wrong. She’s great!!!
I just wish Kurt was still here with us he deserved to be in the Hall of Fame R.I.P Kurt you will always be missed
This was in 2014, Joan DID get inducted into Hall of Fame the following year.
Her Bad Reputation was awesome. She was Punk before she transitioned to rock in the 80's. The Runaways Cherry Bomb with her and Lita Ford is awesome. Check out Lita Ford too. Both had great solo careers.
Joan is a rock goddess!!!!
Dave grohl is on fire few suggestions
Come as you are
Lithium
You know your right
Hello Phil & Sam, I thought I'd suggest a song by J.J & The Blackhearts, if interested. "Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Cherry Bomb [VEVO]" (by the channel: Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) --The song "Cherry Bomb" was originally released by the all-female band "The Runaways" as their debut single. It appears on their self-titled album which came out in 1976 and the track was written by Joan Jett and Kim Fowley. Later Joan re-recorded the song with her band "The Blackhearts" for their album "Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth" released in 1984. Jett is a mezzo-soprano (simply means if she were male, she'd be a baritone) Joan Jett had a similar range as Janis Joplin in her vocal prowess. (IMhO) And as always, I enjoyed rocking with you two. Thanks for sharing.
Joan Jet was a rocker in the 80's. "i Love Rock N Roll" is a rock anthem. Other hits were "Bad Reputation", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "Crimson & Clover" cover & "Do You Wanna Touch Me". I saw her open for The Who in 2015 and she still sounded good!
I recommend watching the whole of the Induction performance - the band invited some of the best women in music to sing a selection of Nirvana's hits, and they were all awesome at putting their own vocal style across.
Joan Jett is the queen of punk.
I love rock and roll shows off why Joan Jett was the girl rocker of her time.Crinsom and clover was also great.
Both...Joan nirvana legends..react to both
Joan Jett ROCKS! Many good songs, Bad Reputation is a perfect representation of Joan.
If I remember correctly, they went out and played at a club after this performance.
Joan Jett has a large hit list rabbit hole for you to go down.
Perfect choice to do it.
Joan and the foo fighters bad reputation and I love rock n roll next
Y’all need to check out where did you sleep last night Live by Nirvana
Phil, new haircut is on point young man!!!
First of all, great rendition by Joan. And to have the other guys from Nirvana was phenomenal. Also, why did it take so long for her to be inducted? lol
I have to say i thought Joan Jett had actually been inducted in the Rock & Roll HOF
Now i think she would probably deserve to be in it since Joan Jett was basically the Jacoby Shaddix before Jacoby Shaddix
Joan Jett has performed a couple of her songs with Foo Fighters
.Joan jett- hate myself for loving you, Crimson & clover.
Nirvana- lithium, heart shaped box, man who sold the world ( Bowie cover), all apologies, where did you sleep ( lead belly cover).
I'll also add that Joan wasn't doing the gritty raspy voice as a tribute to Kurt, thats her normal singing style.
If they wanted you to get introduced to Joan I wonder why they picked her covering a Nirvana song… They should’ve suggested you check out some of her actual work.
There's another coming. RUclips delayed a Joan original. Corporate strings attached.
Joan used to be part of the Runaways with Lita Ford and Cherry Currie and 1 other chick
Hey Phil, digging the new cut 💇👊
You guys seriously need to hit some foo fighters on this channel.
Dave beats the drums like they owe him money!!😁😆🤣Cheers\=/\=/
Now lithium PLEASE !!! Rock and roll hall of fame 🙏🏻 Dave grohl kill drums in that one
Nirvana Come as You Are
Couple of things. Joan is in her 50s here. Two, Joan is not a great singer, songwriter, or guitar player. But you put them all in one package, and the sum is greater than the parts. Three, your under estimating Joans stature in Rock and Roll. If you grew up in the 70s like me, you might feel Joan is a bigger star than Nirvanna. Nirvanna had one huge hit that put grunge on the map. And one big hit, heart-shaped box, and half a dozen ok songs that were popular because of the two other hits. Joan probably had as many hits as them but not that huge one. To me, they are about equal in ranking.
Hardest working woman in rock n roll.. Oh and she's 🔥🔥af
This is one of Joan’s more sedate vocal performances.
Kurt Cobain's Mom and Daughter are jamming out at the 3:39 mark in your video , The whole Nirvana music part of the RRHF video is worth watching,
Just saw her open for Alanis Morrissette on Saturday!! Still awesome at 65. As for Nirvana - I'd recommend Lounge Act. A much better rep of grunge and their usual style.
this is an ANTHEM from the NINETIES..........Listen..........and Learn somethin
Joan is 15 years before kurt...so kurt is the male version of joans voice❤
Put some respect on Joan. She was a trailblazer. One of the earliest bad ass Female Rocker Rebels. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts inspired generations Rock artists - imcluding Nirvana. Nirvana's sound is similar to early Joan Jett. You can clearly hear her influence.
I'm thrilled to see Joan Jett perform this Kurt Cobain, Nirvana song. Special! Yes, Dave, on drums too!! Joan Jett is another female great! She rocks!! A few of Joan's hits are: " I Love Rock & Roll", "I Hate Myself For Loving You", "Crimson & Clover" The music videos are a must! Great request, Mark👍 ❤ 😊
Joan and The Blackhearts.
Joan Jett's ",Bad Reputation" is my suggestion.
Try watching st vincent singing lithium from the same event. Brilliant.
I am subscribed and i watch you everyday. Please do react to one of my top 5 favorite bands Nirvana. Just about anything is a banger. Would love to see your reaction to Kurt's MTV Where 😄 Did You Sleep Last Night. One of his last performances before his death . Here you will really get the raspiness in his voice.
She had the voice for it. The only thing is, i was waiting at the end to see her slamming & breaking/destroying her guitar 🎸 on the speaker 🤪🤣😂🤣😂
🔥🔥🔥 try her song Crimson& Clover🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️✌🏼
Joan has the attitude and voice to pull off her tribute and cover to Kurt Cobain and Nirvana.
Now that you have done smells like teen spirit, listen to the kids from the O'Keefe music foundation cover that song.
I say you Want to know Joan Jett I feel you first need to start with The Band “Runaways”. Lita Ford is in this band as well and they are all Teenagers…it’s a must to React!
The chorus was more her style and gave her room to breathe and she nailed them. The verses were a bit quick and her breathing technique was only about 90% effective there. Her own songs are straight kickass rock n roll.
Growing up in the 80s I thought Joan Jett were two people......Joe and Jet.
drummer is lead singer and guitar for foo fighters
React to Joan Jett I Hate Myself for Loving You and Pat Benatar Hell is for Children. You won't regret it. By the way I'm one of your 5% subscribers and I watch you everyday. ❤❤❤
Joan Jett songs: Do you wanna touch me, Bad Reputation, I Love Rock and Roll, I Hate Myself for Loving You.
Nirvana Songs: Polly, In Bloom, Lithium, All Apologies, Dumb, Drain You, Something in the Way, Rape Me, About a Girl.
When it comes to drumming you've obviously never heard or seen 'Junna' drumming...I presume. should check her out, she is Japanese and incredible.
Check out Joan Jett official M/V cover of AC/DC Dirty Deeds
what is she like 60 in this concert. i guarantee you have heard part or a song from joan jett. another artist has roots in the runaways is lita ford. but "polly" from nirvana a song from the perspective of a killer who murdered and tortured a female fan after a concert in seattle, i think.
Dave was beating those drums like a redheaded stepchild. 🤕
With freckles!
Yeah Joan Jett was not prissy like Pat Benetar. Joan Jett is literally hard rock/punk that rivaled other male artist. Joan is raunchy, athletic, and sweaty. Pat Benatar is not rock. She’s a normal vocalist with a backing rock band. Joan Jett has been touring since she was 16. A punk before punks existed in America.
Hate myself for loving you and crimson clover crimson and clover buy Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Do Nirvana songs from The Albums Bleach or Insecticide 😮