The girl who didn't give a damn about her reputation.

52 years ago, a girl was born in Philadelphia, Pensylvania. She was named Joan Marie Lankin. Afterwards, she moved to Wheaton, village in Maryland and there, when she was only 15, she formed the group The Runaways with Sandy West, Lita Ford, Jackie Fox and Cherie Currie. They recorded 5 LP's. They were really famous around the world except in the USA surprisingly, because they weren't used to a all-girl-formed band in that time. Because of Currie and Fox left the band, they disjoined in 1979 with 5 albums in their back.

From left to right: Lita Ford, Jackie Fox,  Cherie Currie, Sandy West and Joan Jett.

But Joan didn't have enough. She started her solo carrer in England. There she met Kenny Laguna, who took her to fame. She is the first woman that created her own music label. In 1980 she formed The Blackhearts.

Some fo their most famous singles are: I Love Rock & Roll, I Hate Myself For Loving You, Crimson and Clover, Bad Reputation.


Well, it's clear that Joan Jett has shaken the world with her guitar (she's one of the only two women named to be one of the best guitar players of all times). She's an inspiration for many people.

Finally, I show you one of her songs for you to enjoy.

God bless music.