What is Joan Jett’s net worth?
Joan Jett, the American rock musician, has a net worth of $10 million. She is the lead singer of the band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and is known for hit songs like “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” which spent seven weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Jett is referred to as the “Queen of Rock and Roll” and the “Godmother of Punk” due to her success in the industry.
Early Life and Formation of The Runaways
Joan Jett was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1958, and was the first of three children. Her family moved several times during her childhood, and after her parents’ divorce, Jett officially changed her name to sound more rock and roll. She co-founded the group The Runaways with drummer Sandy West in 1975, and they were later joined by Micki Steele, Jackie Fox, Cherie Currie, and Lita Ford. Jett played rhythm guitar and shared lead vocals while also writing much of the band’s material. The Runaways opened for big names like Cheap Trick and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, finding more success abroad than in the United States. The band disbanded in 1979, and Jett began her solo career.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: From Solo Career to Rock Band Success
After The Runaways disbanded, Joan Jett recorded a few songs for her solo career in England. She later met producer Kenny Laguna and released her first solo album in 1980. However, Jett felt compelled to form a band and placed an ad in the newspaper seeking bandmembers. She formed Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and toured the US and Europe, slowly developing a fanbase.
Despite financial challenges, the band gained success after a performance at the Palladium in New York City in 1981. The band released an album with the re-released version of “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll,” which became a hit and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts went on to release more albums and top hits, including “Bad Reputation” and “(I’m Gonna) Run Away.” They also toured with big names such as the Police and Aerosmith.
The band has remained together and released an album as recently as 2013. They opened for the Who in 2015 and are slated to perform alongside Poison and Def Leppard in 2021.
Joan Jett’s Career Highlights
Joan Jett has produced for other artists and served as executive producer for The Runaways film. Her songs have been used in advertisements and theme songs by various sports organizations. She has appeared in films and TV shows such as Light of Day, Ellen, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Jett was the subject of a documentary called Bad Reputation. Rolling Stone named her one of the greatest guitarists of all time and she received an AP Icon Award in 2014. Jett was also inducted into the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class.
Rumors and Controversy Surrounding Joan Jett
Joan Jett has been the subject of rumors regarding her sexuality for most of her life, with speculation that she may be a lesbian or bisexual. However, she has neither confirmed nor denied these rumors and is not publicly known to be dating anyone.
In 2015, former Runaways member Jackie Fuchs, also known as Jackie Fox, accused the band’s former manager, Kim Fowley, of raping her at a party in 1975 when she was 16 years old. Fuchs alleges that she was given a sedative before the assault and that her bandmates, including Jett, witnessed the attack. Jett has publicly denied witnessing the assault.
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