is an American rock singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress, often called the "Godmother of Punk." She is one of the most influential women in rock music.
She first rose to fame as a founding member of The Runaways, one of the first commercially successful all-female rock bands, before launching a hugely successful solo career with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.
Some of her best-known songs include:
"I Love Rock 'n Roll" (her signature hit, #1 on the Billboard Hot 100)
"Bad Reputation"
"I Hate Myself for Loving You"
"Crimson and Clover"
"Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)"