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JOAN JETT Ð Best Female Rockstar of All Time
from: guitarapparel.net
by Jennifer Jungwirth , The Daily Republic
When you think about rockstars, the usual names that pop into mind are Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Bono and many more. But when you think about it, female rockstars are not given as much credit as male rockstars are. So ask yourself, who is one female rockstar that you think deserves to be cited?
One possible candidate for this title is JOAN JETT, an American rock singer who can play guitar, sing, compose songs, act, and produce. She is best known for her number one hit single "I Love Rock and Roll", which boost her career to the top. "I Love Rock and Roll" was on the billboard charts from March 20 to May 1 of the year 1982. JOAN JETT started her music career as one of the founding members of The RUNAWAYS but during these times, Jett was not lead but she did sing some lead vocals, played rhythm guitar and also co-write most of the songs that the band performed. The popularity of the band lasted for quite some time in countries found in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America but they did not hit big in the United States. Although they were able to produce five albums together, the band eventually fell out and separated in the spring of 1979.
JOAN JETT pursued a solo career after the disbanding of The RUNAWAYS but then later formed another band in the name of the BLACKHEARTS. By this time, JOAN JETT had moved to the United States and was looking for three men to play bass, guitar, and the drums. After this, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS began touring all over the United States performing in numerous places. The re-recording of the track "I Love Rock and Roll" became an instant hit in the United States. To prove this, the track stayed as number one in the Billboard charts for seven weeks in a row. Today, it is still Billboard's #28 song of all time.
After the hype of her first number one hit single, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS went on to have another string of top 40's as well as become one of the first English-speaking rock bands to perform in South America. JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS later became the first rock band to perform several shows on Broadway which led to several times when their shows would sell a full house.
But aside from being a hit sensation with her band members, JOAN JETT was a normal person with normal hobbies no matter how famous she had become. She was a huge sports fan. In her early years, the clothes that she wore to some of her performances consisted of football jerseys and ripped jeans. And for a rockstar, she was a pretty down to earth woman with her own skeletons in her closet. Until now, she is still being questioned about her sexual orientations due to several song releases that suggested bisexualism as its content. Nevertheless, JOAN JETT is a great woman with her own unique style and sound.
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