(Book). Bad Reputation is the unexpurgated story of Joan Jett; the single most exciting rocker of the American 1980s; one of the biggest-selling acts of the age; and one of punk rocks most valued elder statespeeps. Through its pages; a welter of exclusive interviews and observations paint what might well be the last great tale of rock hedonism; but one that comes with a twist in its tail. The rockers are women; the groupies are guys. It could have been the plot line for a movie or even a sitcom; but the Runaways; Jetts first band; made it happen; and Jett made it last. The first serious female rocker of the 1980s; Jett became the template for everyone that followed. But unlike so many of her peers and counterparts; she never lost her credibility; never sold out; and never gave up. And she has backed her reputation up with genuine star power; following the chart-topping "I Love Rock n Roll" one of the most played 80s anthems of all time with "Crimson and Clover;" "Do You Wanna Touch Me;" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You" before the decade ended. And; while the 1990s saw Jett purposefully step away from the spotlight; she remained; and remains; Americas number one Queen of Noise.
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