Joan Jett, an Unruly Feminist
Crowned “The Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll,” Joan Jett broke into rock’s music scene as a staunch feminist who didn’t give a damn about her “bad reputation.” She founded The Runaways, an all-girl band comprised of Lita Ford, Cherie Currie, Jackie Fox, and Sandy West.
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After five albums and four turbulent years, The Runaways disbanded. But that was far from the end for Joan Jett . She formed Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and produced ten more albums and several chart-topping hits.
In 2015, she was inducted into Rock and Roll’s Hall of Fame, a title she very much deserves.