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Iconic rock goddess JOAN JETT to be honoured at Sunset Strip Music Festival 2013
from: dailymail.co.uk
by DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Multi-platinum selling, iconic rock goddess JOAN JETT has been selected as the festival honoree at this year's SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL (SSMF), taking place in West Hollywood August 1-3.
Since co-founding the pioneering all-girl punk quintet The RUNAWAYS at age 15, Jett has continued to be an originator, innovator, visionaryÐand a pivotal figure in the history of The Sunset Strip.
As with previous SSMF honorees, JETT will be celebrated at an exclusive VIP event Thursday, August 1 at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, kicking off the three-day music festival.
There she will be presented with the coveted "Elmer Valentine Award" and, immediately following the tribute ceremony, lucky attendees will enjoy a full live performance by JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS.
In addition to the VIP reception, the City of West Hollywood will honor JETT by officially proclaiming Thursday, August 1 "JOAN JETT Day."
The lineup for this year's SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL include Linkin Park, Awolnation, Wale, Black rebel motorcycle club, Logic, Slick Rick/Doug E. Fresh, Asher Roth, Finch and Street Drum Corps are confirmed to perform outdoors at the annual street festival.
This marks the sixth installment of the award ceremony and the SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL, which celebrates the music and icons that have made an impact on the legacy of The Strip.
The event debuted in 2008 with the recognition of Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine, founders of cornerstone Sunset Strip venues The Roxy Theatre, Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky A Go-Go.
In 2009, Ozzy Osbourne received the "Elmer Valentine Award," which was thusly named after the passing of original honoree Valentine.
The 2010 award went to Slash, in 2011 Mštley CrŸe was recognized, and in 2012 The Doors were celebrated.
The sixth annual three-day music festival officially gets underway with the 2013 honoree award presentation and tribute event on Thursday at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, followed up with special high-profile shows in the world famous music venues on The Sunset Strip Thursday and Friday nights, and culminates on Saturday, August 3 with a 3-11 PM street festival.
Atmosphere: The streets of the Sunset Strip are closed off specially for this event
Tickets for the SSMF 2013 street festival are on sale now via the official ticketing provider, Eventbrite, at http://sunsetstrip.eventbrite.com.
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