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44 years ago, Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' became a chart-topping anthem

In 1982, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” didn’t just top the charts. It took over, spending seven weeks ...
American Songwriter

The Band That Almost Permanently Halted the Creation of Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Joan Jett was one of the biggest rock ‘n’ rollers of the ’80s. She procured several hit songs, awards, and had a steadfast fan base that rivaled some of the biggest bands of the decade. Her 1982 No. 1 ...
American Songwriter

On the Charts 44 Years Ago, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Kicked Off a Seven-Week Peak at No. 1 With This Legendary Tune

On the charts 44 years ago, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts kicked off a seven-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "I Love Rock 'N' Roll." ...