What made Joan Jett famous?

Joan Jett achieved fame and iconic status through her immense talent and groundbreaking contributions to rock music. Joan Jett co-founded the all-female rock band The Runaways in the mid-1970s.

As the rhythm guitarist and one of the lead vocalists, she helped create their signature sound. Their hit song “Cherry Bomb” became an anthem for rebellious youth. After The Runaways disbanded, Joan Jett formed her own band, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, in the late 1970s.

Joan Jett shattered gender norms and proved that women could rock just as hard as men. Her leather jackets, black eyeliner, and fierce stage presence became her trademark. Joan Jett’s music transcended generations. She became a symbol of empowerment and rebellion.

At the age of 16, Joan Jett became a founding member of The Runaways, an all-female rock band. Alongside drummer Sandy West, they created the classic lineup. The band recorded and released the hit song “Cherry Bomb.”

Joan Jett portrayed Columbia in the Broadway production of “The Rocky Horror Show”. Joan Jett covered classics like “Crimson and Clover,” “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah),” and “Dirty Deeds.”