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Bad Reputation - JOAN JETT - Rock Band
from: RockBand
Difficulty
Guitar: Two stars
Vocals: Four stars
Drums: Five stars
Bass: Two stars
Band: Four stars
Album: JOAN JETT
Release Year: 1980
Genre: Punk
Type: RB2
Released: 9/14/08
The Story
When this song was recorded in 1979, JOAN JETT was barely 21 and already a punk-rock veteran. As a teenager, she'd been recruited by the notorious LA impresario Kim Fowley to be part of the all-teen girl band, the RUNAWAYS (inspired by singer Cherie Currie, Jett co-wrote the RUNAWAYS' anthem "Cherry Bomb").
Like many early punk bands, the RUNAWAYS scared off as many people as they attracted, but they left their mark; the opening band on their last US tour was the Ramones. Jett eventually took over as the RUNAWAYSÕ leader and singer, so making a solo album was no big stretch.
"Bad Reputation" got turned down by every record label there was, leading to Jett's becoming the first female artist to form her own label. She had the last laugh when her next album, I Love Rock'n'Roll went Top Ten. Though not a hit at the time, "Bad Reputation" remains her anthem and gets played at every show.
Trivia
JOAN JETT may be the only singer alive who has duetted with both Bruce Springsteen and Ellen DeGeneres.
Gameplay Hints
On drums, the tom-toms are frantic all the way through, so make sure you alternate your hands. If you try playing all the green and blue notes with your right hand, your tendons are going to hate you.
Where Are They Now?
Still going strong. Still doesn't give a damn about her reputation.
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