Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin; September 22, 1958) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer (music producer) and actress.

She is best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (#Joan_Jett_and_the_Blackhearts) including their hit cover "I Love Rock n Roll", which was #1 on the Billboard (Billboard charts) charts (Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1982 (USA)) from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover," "I Hate Myself for Loving You," "Do You Want to Touch Me (Do You Wanna Touch Me)," "Light of Day (Light of Day (song))," "Love Is All Around (The Mary Tyler Moore Show#Theme song)," "Bad Reputation (Bad Reputation (Joan Jett song))," and "Little Liar."

And in her earlier years recorded An Amazing cover of the AC/DC song.."Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"!

Her musical and songwriting approach is heavily influenced by the hard-edged, hard beat-driven rhythms common to many rock bands of her native Philadelphia, often featuring lyrics surrounding themes of lost love, criticisms of insincerity, the quest for authenticity, the struggles and resolutions of the American working class.