Joan Jett

Biography

Joan Jett is a rock icon and influential figure in popular music, often referred to as the "Godmother of Punk" and "Queen of Rock and Roll." She co-founded and performed with the Runaways from 1975 to 1979, releasing four studio albums before embarking on a successful solo career. Her debut album, released in 1980, became her first entry onto the U.S. Billboard 200, thanks in part to the attention its title track received.