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JOAN JETT has history of collaboration with up-and-coming artists
from: argusleader.com
By Scott Hudson, For the Argus Leader
Everybody knows Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member JOAN JETT's signature hits: "Bad Reputation," "Do You Wanna Touch," "I Love Rock ‘n' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You" and so many more.
What isn't as well known is some of her quiet collaboration with other artists. From Metal Church to Big Daddy Kane, Jett has historically eschewed high-profile production gigs. Instead, most of her work has been with up-and-comers with whom she shares an emotional connection.
She plays Thursday at Badlands Pawn, Gold & Jewelry.
Here is a partial list of some of the more interesting connections she has had over the course of her lengthy career. While some of these artists are household names, the vast majority may be a surprise to even Jett's biggest fans.
Steve Jones and Paul Cook. A fan of the Sex Pistols during her time with the RUNAWAYS, Jett immediately contacted the guitarist and drummer after the demise of both bands. Three tracks were recorded in London, and two ("You Don't Own Me" and "Don't Abuse Me") appeared on her first album, "Bad Reputation." The third, a remake of The Arrows' "I Love Rock ‘n' Roll" didn't make the cut, but a rerecording obviously became her trademark hit.
The Germs. After Paul Revere and the Raiders vocalist turned down the gig, Darby Crash and The Germs turned to their friend Jett to produce their first and only album, "G.I." The resulting album is now considered the ultimate document of the early days of Los Angeles punk. "I think I did a good job," she told the A.V. Club. "I just tried to make them sound like they did live, which is really what I try to do with anybody I produce."
John Doe. The future leader of X auditioned to be the first bass player of the BLACKHEARTS. Not winning the spot, Doe recommended Gary Ryan, who was living on Doe's couch. Only 15 at the time, Ryan played with Jett for the band's first six years and later became a fifth-grade teacher in Cleveland.
Eric Ambel. After Ryan was hired, it was his suggestion that brought in Ambel. While his tenure was only through the first year or so, Ambel later had some success as the leader of The Del-Lords. After that band's demise, he became a favorite producer and collaborator for a number of bands, including the Bottle Rockets, Steve Earle, Nils Lofgren and Freedy Johnston.
Bruce Springsteen. After Jett was signed as the female lead for "Light of Day," Springsteen wrote the movie's theme song for her to perform with Michael J. Fox. Although he never released his own studio version, the song became a staple of Springsteen's concerts for many years. In late 2001, Jett and Springsteen twice performed the song together for 9-11 benefits.
Paul Westerberg. The former Replacements leader co-wrote 1991's "Backlash," and the pair also recorded a punk rock version of the old standard "Let's Do It" for the "Tank Girl" soundtrack. "I had a blast working with him," she told The Morton Report in 2013. "I'm a really big fan of his in general just because I think he's a great songwriter, and I was a big fan of the Replacements. So it was around that time that I was really listening to the Replacements a lot, and I thought it would be great if we could write a song together, and he was interested."
Bikini Kill. Often described as the prime influence of the Riot Grrrl movement, Jett produced Bikini Kill's legendary "New Radio"/"Rebel Girl" single. Bikini Kill leader Kathleen Hanna returned the favor by co-writing "Go Home" on Jett's 1994 album, "Pure and Simple."
The Gits. After Gits leader Mia Zapata was brutally raped and murdered in 1993, Jett worked with the rest of the band under the name of Evil Stig. Not only did they record an album under this name, Jett appeared with the band for a number of concerts designed to raise money to fund the investigation into Zapata's death.
Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. Jett was the first of four fabulous female rockers to take the place of Kurt Cobain at Nirvana's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. "She took it on like it was her calling," Grohl told Rolling Stone. "She got really excited and sent me this flurry of emails. She learned every song on ‘Nevermind.' She's everything that Nirvana stood for. She's a powerful, rebellious, musical force of nature. We couldn't think of anyone better to join us." After the induction, she joined the band for their surprise Saint Vitus Bar club show and later appeared on the Foo Fighter's "Sonic Highways" album.
Miley Cyrus. In some respects, this is one of Jett's more curious pairings. At the same time, though, it sort of makes sense given the former teen star's wild foray into adulthood. Last year, Cyrus inducted Jett and her band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I'm going to start off this induction with the first time I wanted to have sex with JOAN JETT," Miley stated that night. Later in the year, Jett accompanied Cyrus on a couple of videos for Cyrus' Happy Hippy Foundation. The first video featured Jett's "Different," while a later video included Against Me's Laura Jane Grace on a remake of "Androgynous" by The Replacements.
If you go
What: JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
When: 9 p.m. Thursday
Where: Badlands Pawn, Gold & Jewelry, 1600 W. Russell St.
Tickets: $50-$1,500; www.badlandsboxoffice.com |
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