Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Tickets

Joan Jett has earned the reputation of being one of the most solid female rockers of her generation - and for good reason! From the Runaways and Blackhearts to her amazing solo career, Joan Jett is all about rock and roll, and her fans are counting on it.

The History of Joan Jett Tickets

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Joan Jett established her first band at age 15 when her family moved to Los Angeles. A Los Angeles record producer, Kim Fowley, quickly took notice of the teen band and soon became their manager. She renamed the band The Runaways and secured a contract for them with Mercury Records. After three albums and a limited U.S. commercial success, Joan Jett broke away from The Runaways and became a solo act.

Jett released her debut album in 1980 and independently released it herself because no labels wanted to sign her. Instead of the punky sound of The Runaways, Joan Jett's debut album was more rock and roll. After a solid release, Boardwalk Records took on the album and rereleased it under the title Bad Reputation. It was then that America began to take note, and the album climbed to number 51 on the charts. Jett then released her most popular song, "I Love Rock-n-Roll" and soon formed the Blackhearts.

Jett didn't experience another hit until 1988 when she released "I Hate Myself for Loving You" from the Up Your Alley album. The album became her second platinum record. After releasing a few more albums and recording a live album with the Gits, a Seattle-based punk rock band over the next, few years, Joan Jett reunited with the Blackhearts in 1999 and released the album, Fetish and in 2006, Sinner.

Joan Jett Tickets: What to Expect

Pure rock-and-roll has been her trademark, and Joan Jett has become a leader in her genre and an inspiration for many women rockers who followed her. Traditional rock-and-roll with a "defiant sneer" is what she delivers. Loud and stripped down, Jett's music is hard-edged and unapologetic.

Joan Jett Tickets: Who Should Attend?

Stripped down, raw at times, Joan Jett has become a hit with generations of people. From middle-aged fans who grew up with the Runaways to her newest fans who just recently discovered her large catalog of music, Joan Jett music has no bounds. If you like pure, raw, rock-and-roll, you're in.