Joan Jett

Joan Jett

Nacimiento : 1958-09-22, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, USA

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Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and performing with the Runaways, which recorded and released the hit song "Cherry Bomb". She has three albums that have been certified platinum or gold and in 2015, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Jett has been described as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".

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Joan Jett
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Dolly Parton Rockstar Global First Listen Event
Music
Dolly Parton has joined forces with some of Rock music’s most legendary artists along with today’s biggest stars for her first-ever Rock album, Rockstar. Inspired by her 2022 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly teamed up with an all-star roster of musicians for the thirty song collection which includes nine original tracks and twenty-one iconic Rock anthems.
Women Who Rock
Self
A four-part docuseries that pays homage to the legion of women pioneers in music who have stormed the stage, wielded their instruments, and sung the soundtrack of our lives. Celebrating women artists, in their own words, on power, fame, truth, defiance, artistic expression, hard-won success, and most importantly, the insights and tales behind their anthemic music.
Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex
A musical documentary celebrating the life and work of glam rock pioneer Marc Bolan, combined with a behind-the-scenes look at the tribute album of the same name.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: Live at The Summit
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts bring the ass-kicking to Houston's Summit in this recently released, full-length concert from 1983.
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom
Self
Howard Bloom spent much of the 1970s and 80s as the publicist for iconic musicians like Michael Jackson, Prince, Joan Jett, Run-DMC, and Aerosmith. When a rare disease left him housebound for 15 years, Bloom reinvented himself as an author, publishing several books on evolutionary psychology and humanity’s role in the cosmos. Now in his 70s, the eccentric philosopher readies an unfathomably long masterwork that will unify all of his unorthodox theories, and makes plans for his legacy.
Undateable John
Executive Producer
A slacker surf instructor, who's on and off the wagon, gets his life together when he falls for a beautiful but troubled young woman he meets in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Undateable John
Roxy
A slacker surf instructor, who's on and off the wagon, gets his life together when he falls for a beautiful but troubled young woman he meets in Alcoholics Anonymous.
Suzi Q
Self
Story of trailblazing American rock singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, who helped redefine the role of women in rock 'n' roll when she broke out in 1973.
WWE WrestleMania 35
Herself
WrestleMania 35 is the thirty-fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event and WWE Network event produced by WWE for their Raw, SmackDown, and 205 Live brands. It took place on April 7, 2019 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The event featured the first-ever women's main event match in the show's history.
Creem: America's Only Rock 'n' Roll Magazine
Herself
Explores the seminal music magazine from its 1969 launch in Detroit to the untimely death of its publisher Barry Kramer in 1981.
Bad Reputation
Self
Documental que recorre la vida de Joan Jett, desde sus inicios en la música y la fundación de las Runaways, hasta su carrera en solitario.
Honor Amongst Men
Stephanie
"HONOR AMONGST MEN" is a dramatic thriller about a day in the life of John Halmo (Robert Clohessy), a veteran police officer who is trying to juggle his turbulent home life, the daily stresses of his job, and the apparent inevitable biker war that's about to engulf his hometown. While struggling through a particularly tough day, he finds himself on a collision course with Frank LaCarver (Chuck Zito), the leader of a violent biker gang (Satans Few)who is obsessed with avenging the murder of his brother. These are two men from different sides of the tracks, with different missions, but with one thing in common: an old fashioned code of HONOR, RESPECT, LOYALTY.
L7: Pretend We're Dead
Self
A real time journey witnessing the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of the fierce feminist pioneers of American grunge punk: L7.
New Wave: Dare to be Different
Herself - The Runaways, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts - Singer / Songwriter
U2, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Blondie, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, The Clash, The Cure: Over half a billion records sold but you may never have heard of them if not for a small suburban radio station on Long Island, NY: WLIR. In August, 1982, a small group of radio visionaries knew they couldn't compete with the mega-stations in New York City. With one brave decision, they changed the sound of radio forever. Program Director Denis McNamara, the 'LIR crew and the biggest artists of the era tell the story of how they battled the FCC, the record labels, mega-radio and all the conventional rules to create a musical movement that brought the New Wave to America.
Ordinary World
Herself
Perry (Billie Joe Armstrong ), un exmúsico de rock, se enfrenta al décimo aniversario de la ruptura de su grupo, y todavía sigue sin adaptarse del todo al mundo real y a su trabajo en la tienda familiar. Cuando su esposa (Selma Blair), una importante abogada, y su hija olvidan su 40 cumpleaños, su hermano (Chris Messina), se apiada y le da el dinero para organizar una fiesta digna de una estrella de rock en un lujoso hotel de Nueva York. En la celebración, el pasado punk de Perry contrasta con su realidad de adulto, a medida que se encuentra con sus locos excompañeros de banda, su mejor amigo Gary (Fred Armisen ) y un antiguo amor ( Judy Greer), que le ofrece la oportunidad de revivir su estancada carrera, ¡todo en un solo día!.
Girls in Bands at the BBC
Compilation celebrating some guitar band performances at the BBC that feature some of the best female musicians in rock. Beginning with the oft-forgotten American group Fanny performing You're the One, it's a journey along rock's spectrum from the 1970s to now. The selection includes the powerful vocals of Elkie Brooks on Vinegar Joe's Proud to Be a Honky Woman, the mesmerising poetry of Patti Smith's Horses and the upbeat energy of the Go-Go's on We Got the Beat. Mighty basslines come courtesy of Tina Weymouth on Psycho Killer and Kim Gordon on Sugar Kane, whilst we trace the line of indie rock from the Au Pairs through Lush, Elastica and Garbage to current band Savages.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Self
The 30th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors: Ringo Starr, The “5” Royales, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Green Day, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble and Bill Withers.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts LIVE - Chicago, IL 2015
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Guitar Center Sessions
Concierto y entrevista de Joan Jett and The Blackhearts en Guitar Classcis Sessions
Big Driver
Betsy Neal
Una famosa escritora de misterio busca venganza después de un brutal ataque.
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
Herself
Traces the history and mechanics of the guitar riff over 60 years from the 1950s, from Chuck Berry through Hank Marvin, Black Sabbath and others to the White Stripes. Featuring interviews with some of the core arbiters of change and new techniques.
The Punk Singer
Herself
Este es el perfil definitivo de Kathleen Hanna, líder de Bikini Kill y Le Tigre. Nos adentramos en su intimidad por vez primera: riot grrrl, familia, celebridad, Kurt Cobain, enfermedad de Lyme y su retorno como Julie Ruin. Una odisea ardua, sin concesiones.
Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro
Combining over twelve years of footage and narrated by their twin sons, TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro, follows legendary songwriter Desmond Child and his lifelong partner's loving journey to create their new modern family.
Surf Party
Del
En la ciudad costera de Ventura, California, alguien roba la tabla de surf de J.D., un crimen que no puede quedar impune. Con la ayuda de sus amigos y del héroe local del surf, Mike Mooney, emprende un viaje a Los Angeles para recuperar la tabla y poder regresar a tiempo a Ventura para no perderse la fiesta más salvaje del verano.
Lock and Roll Forever
Charlotte Superstar
Six members of Japanese girl group Oreskaband set their sights on world domination - but first, they must conquer Hollywood.
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Guitar Player (uncredited)
En pleno siglo XXI, una epidemia que causa fallos orgánicos está devastando el planeta causando millones de muertos. Geneco, una empresa biotecnológica, ofrece financiación para las operaciones de cirugía más avanzadas con absoluta disponibilidad de órganos. Pero si los agraciados con esta medida no son capaces de hacer frente a los pagos, Geneco se reserva el derecho de recuperar los órganos a cualquier precio, aunque éste sea la muerte.
The Gits
Self
The inception and ascent of Seattle-based post-punk band the Gits, whose rise to prominence was cut short by the shocking rape and murder of their fiery lead singer, Mia Zapata, in 1993. Featuring performance footage and reflective interviews with the remaining members of the Gits, O'Kane's labor of love celebrates Zapata's memory and the group's enduring legacy.
Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone
Herself
On September 12, 2004, just two-and-a-half days before Johnny Ramone's death, a group of musicians and friends-among them Deborah Harry, The Dickies, X, Eddie Vedder, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers-staged a benefit concert to celebrate The Ramones' 30th anniversary and to raise money for cancer research. Mandy Stein's touching rockumentary captures that unforgettable evening.
Faustbook
self
A troubled mortician embarks on an odyssey for truth about life and death.
The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder: Punk & New Wave
This 2-DVD set captures explosive live performances and revealing interviews on DVD for the first time ever from the forefathers of the punk and new wave movements, such as The Ramones, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, John Lydon (of The Sex Pistols and PiL), Joan Jett, The Jam, Patti Smith, The Plasmatics, and much more! Highlights Include The Ramones' fiery performance of "I Wanna Be Sedated" and "The KKK Took My Baby Away". An unforgettable verbal spat between John Lydon and Tom Snyder. Elvis Costello's frenzied performance of "Watch Your Step". Iggy Pop's offering of "TV Eye". Roundtable discussion between Joan Jett, Paul Weller (The Jam), Bill Graham, and others regarding the current state of punk rock and much much more!
Godly Boyish
Narrator (voice)
Two boys dream of a life together in heaven.
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
Herself
"EDGEPLAY: A film about The Runaways" chronicles the rise and disintegration of the seminal '70's all-teenage-girl rock band The Runaways, whose members included then-unknown future rock stars Lita Ford and Joan Jett. The film explores the effects of verbal, emotional and psychological abuse on girls too young to drink, but old enough for sex, drugs and rock n' roll. Written by Sacred Dogs Entertainment
Let it Rock: Volume 1
Herself
A collection of rare TV recordings by some of the biggest acts in rock history.
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts: Real Wild Child - Video Anthology
The career-spanning anthology features more than 35 videos, tracing Jett's record-breaking career as the front woman of the Blackhearts. Both concert footage and classic videos are presented in chronological order on REAL WILD CHILD, with no-holds-barred commentary from Jett and longtime manager/partner Kenny Laguna, as well as rare and previously unreleased bonus material.
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
Herself
A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer
The Sweet Life
Sherry
Sensitive but unsuccessful New York magazine columnist Michael (James Lorinz King of New York, Frankenhooker) looks on with hopeless envy as his self-confident, shallow brother Frankie catches all the women, makes all the money and never feels a pang of remorse at his amoral behavior. Enter Lila (Barbara Sicuranza), a tough, sexy bartender. Initially Frankie's got her, and Michael gets fixed up with her biker chick roommate (Joan Jett, of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts). Then, through a twist of fate, Michael finds himself vying with Frankie for Lila's affections, and the results are both riotously funny and touching. Filmmakers Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli (writers of the cult hit The Substitute) have created a romantic comedy... for people who hate romantic comedies!
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - Live!
Vocals
This 60 minute DVD features 14 tracks such as "I Love Rock N Roll," "Crimson and Clover," "Roadrunner," "Fetish," "Cherry Bomb" and more! Also includes exclusive and rare bonus footage of Joan co-starring in a music video with Joey Ramone! She loves rock 'n' roll, and she inspired countless other loud, strong women to love it too! The leather-clad, black-haired Jett is truly one of the female revolutionaries of rock music, inspiring, among other female rockers, the Riot Grrrl movement. On LIVE AT THE ROCKIES, Jett is filmed performing 14 songs, including "Roadrunner," "Fetish," "Crimson and Clover," and her trademark tune, "I Love Rock N Roll." In addition to the live fun, their is a bonus music video which co-stars the late, great punk rocker Joey Ramone.
Kiss My Grits: The Herstory of Women in Punk and Hard Rock
Self
Part of "The Women in Music" series
By Hook or by Crook
News Interviewee
By Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Silas Howard plays Shy (a transgender man), who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. Along the way, he encounters Valentine, a quirky adoptee, in search of his birth mother. An immediate kinship is sparked between these men and they become partners in crime. Suffering money troubles, emotional problems, and physical confrontations, the duo face their issues head on and learn to trust each other and support each other in pursuit of their goals.
Boogie Boy
Jerk
Un hombre sale de la cárcel con la firme decisión de vivir el resto de sus días dentro de la legalidad más absoluta. Sin embargo, sus buenas intenciones y propósitos se truncan cuando se encuentra con un compañero de celda.
Not Bad for a Girl
Self
A documentary on women musicians of the 1990s from the indie rock music genre, grunge and riot grrrl including Hole, Babes in Toyland, L7 and more.
Rock Star
Patti Rasnick
Joe Rasnick vive y trabaja en un suburbio industrial de Cleveland, Ohio. Apasionado de la música, por las tardes toca en una banda, The Barbusters, de la que también forma parte su hermana Patti, una joven rockera rebelde que además es madre soltera. La madre de ambos, una mujer muy conservadora, presiona a sus hijos para que abandonen el inestable mundo de la música, provocando un conflicto generacional.
Du-beat-e-o
Herself
A filmmaker tries to finish editing a movie about all-girl rock band Runaways.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Live in Dortmund
Performer
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts support I Love Rock 'n Roll with a 30-minute concert filmed in Dortmund, Germany in 1982 and aired on ZDF RockPop in Concert. Setlist: 01. Intro by Fritz Egner 02. (I'm Gonna) Run Away 03. Wooly Bully 04. Victim of Circumstance 05. I Love Rock 'N Roll 06. Nag 07. Crimson and Clover 08. Do You Wanna Touch Me 09. Shout
Urgh! A Music War
Herself
Urgh! A Music War is a British film released in 1982 featuring performances by punk rock, new wave, and post-punk acts, filmed in 1980. Among the artists featured in the movie are Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), Magazine, The Go-Go's, Toyah Willcox, The Fleshtones, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, X, XTC, Devo, The Cramps, Oingo Boingo, Dead Kennedys, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Wall of Voodoo, Pere Ubu, Steel Pulse, Surf Punks, 999, UB40, Echo & the Bunnymen and The Police. These were many of the most popular groups on the New Wave scene; in keeping with the spirit of the scene, the film also features several less famous acts, and one completely obscure group, Invisible Sex, in what appears to be their only public performance.
The Runaways Live in Japan
Self
During the summer of 1977 The Runaways took the unsuspecting nation of Japan by storm becoming the fourth most popular imported musical act behind Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. Unfortunately most of the available video footage from their two month tour is of fifth or sixth generation bootleg quality.