HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOAN JETT

Joan Jett is an American singer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as lead vocalist of the Blackhearts. Some of the group’s most notable songs include “Crimson & Clover”, “I Love Rock & Roll”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

A symbol of empowerment for women in rock, Rolling Stone magazine included her on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time”, and in 2015, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

On this very day, September 22nd 1958, Joan Marie Larkin (known professionally as Joan Jett) was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. In celebration of her birthday, exactly 66 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that was grammy-nominated for “Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals”. Taken from the album, “Up Your Alley”, here’s today’s birthday girl, JOAN JETT, with “I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU”….