![]() The band disbanded in 1979, and Jett began her career as a soloist. While they gained massive success internationally they had a hard time finding the same support in the United States. They became the opening act for bands The Ramones, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Cheap Trick and Van Halen. She founded the band The Runaways, and they quickly gained attention after releasing their first five L.P.’s, especially in Japan. Her family moved to West Covina, California, which provided her with the opportunity to gain the spotlight with her music. She got her first guitar when she was 14 and took a few lessons, but dropped out quickly because her instructor wanted her to learn folk songs. Born on Septemin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Joan Marie Larkin, she was primarily raised in Rockville, Maryland where she attended Randolph Junior High and Wheaton High School. Many of these photos feature her on stage. I highly recommend it.This gallery features pictures of a sexy young Joan Jett, the rocker who rose to prominence in the early 80s. The clothes, hair, furniture, etc., are just right. ![]() ![]() The filmmakers nailed the look of the period as well. The period songs are a nice selection, from David Bowie to Gary Glitter to the Stooges. The new versions of Runaways songs are good, although Fanning sounds nothing like Currie. There were very few hard-rocking ladies in 1976, so they faced a lot of skepticism. Another aspect is the struggle by the Runaways to be taken seriously. You see the progression of both characters from neophytes to seasoned performers, and it works. ![]() Stewart and Fanning clearly worked hard to be believable as rockers, and it paid off. The film does a great job showing the band performing. I have no problem with that, since Jett and Currie are, for me, the most interesting and most talented members. It's no secret that the film doesn't spend much time with the other three members of the band. Joan Jett Electric guitar Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Musician, electric guitar, microphone, musician, guitarist png 756x1056px 386.53KB Joan Jett. A los 17 aos, form The Runaways junto a sus compaeras, Sandy West, Micki Steele, Jackie Fox, Lita Ford y Cherie Currie. Fanning does a very good job balancing Currie's conflicting desires (to be a rock star and be with her family). Joan Jett (Joan Marie Larkin, nacida el 22 de septiembre de 1958 en Filadelfia, Pensilvania, Estados Unidos) es una cantante, guitarrista, productora, y ocasionalmente actriz. Stewart displays Jett's consuming passion for rock and roll and her desire to work hard to be a star. The stars, Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, are both excellent as Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, respectively. His expletive-filled rants are simultaneously hilarious and cringe-worthy. Michael Shannon does a fabulous job playing this over-the-top character. What the film really nailed was the relationship between the Runaways and their sleazy manager/producer Kim Fowley. As with any film adaptation of a book, I knew they would leave some things out and streamline other things, and I also suspected the film wouldn't be as dark as the book, which turned out to be true. Having read Cherie Currie's book, Neon Angel, on which the film is very loosely based, I was pretty familiar with the broad outlines of the story. I've been a Runaways fan since 1976, so I had been anticipating this film for a long time.
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