The American rock singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and musician, Joan Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band ‘Joan Jett & the Blackhearts‘ and for performing with ‘The Runaways‘.
Joan entered the music industry as a teenager in a punk-pop band. She became one of the most influential women I rock; recording hits like “I Like Rock ‘n’ Roll”; founding Blackheart Records and producing Riot Grr acts Bikini Kill and L7.
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Joan is considered The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Godmother of Punk, and The Original Riot Grrrl. Please scroll down to know more about Joan Jett’s biography, age, height, instagram, married, husband, net worth, and more.Â
Joan Jett Quick Facts
Who Is Joan Jett? Wiki, Biography, Early Life, BackgroundÂ
Joan Jett, previously known as Joan Marie Larkin was born in 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born to her parents: James Francis Larkin (Father) and Dorothy Jett Larkin (Mother). Her father worked as an insurance agent and her mother worked as a secretary. She was the eldest of the three children in her family. Joan has a brother named James Albert Larkin and a sister named Anne Elizabeth Larkin.
Joan completed her school at Randolph Junior High School and also studied at Wheaton High School. she is American by nationality and is of mixed Ethnicity. Similarly, She is Christian by religion.
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Joan got her first guitar at the age of 14. She took some guitar lessons but soon quit because she was interested in pop and rock music. However, the lessons that she took were about folk music. When Joan and her family moved to West Covina, California, in Los Angeles County, she got the opportunity to pursue her musical interest. When Joan’s parents divorced, Joan took her mother’s middle name as her official Last name.
Joan further pursued her career in music. She formed a girl band ‘The Runaways’ along with her friends and tried to convey the rage they felt through their music. Unfortunately, The band did not get much attention.
However, Joan did not stop there. she moved even further and finally gained the fame and recognition she deserved with the discovery of ‘Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’. Joan was known for being the frontwoman of her band. She inspired many rookies and became one strong pillar in the male-dominated rock music genre.
How Old Is Joan Jett? Age, BirthdayÂ
Joan Jett was born to the Larkin family in 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She celebrates her birthday every year on the 22nd of September. As of now, Joan Jett Age is 64. According to her birthdate Joan Jett zodiac sign is Virgo. Â
How Tall Is Joan Jett? Height, Weight
Joan is a stunning and Charismatic person with a healthy body. She stands tall at a height of 5 Feet and 5 Inches. She has a healthy body with a weight of 56 KGs. Joan has hair and beautiful eyes.
Is Joan Jett Married, Who Is Her Husband?Â
Currently, there are no rumors about Joan’s love life. She is single at the moment. In the past, there have been rumors about her sexuality but nothing has been confirmed yet.
We do not know whether Joan Jett is Straight, Bisexual, or lesbian. However, we hope she finds her soul mate as soon as possible. Likewise, if she has found the one then we congratulate her.
How Much Is Joan Jett Net Worth 2023?
The American rock singer, songwriter, composer, musician, record producer, and actress Joan Jett has a net worth of $20 million dollars as of 2023.Â
