Classic 1980 interview with Joan Jett

[leahartlee29]

Joan is both sexy and sweet with a hint of I-can-take-care-of-myself toughness. Just LOVE her!! To me, she is the definition of GORGEOUS.

[tinycoincidence]

she's a lesbian, taken by me. get over it, guys

[CherLloydFanxxx]

People leave her sexuality alone who gives a shit its her own choise. True jettheads dont care they just love her for who she is.

[thedeevzpot]

truly a sexy woman

[HorizonsOfDreams]

she is so cool

[mrXXrauf182XX]

oh joan i really wanna have sex with you like right now <3

[DreamOfTurtles]

Record label executives, we know now, are assholes. Joan Jett deserved a much bigger career in rock n roll, and it's clear to me she was up against a whole industry.

[LittleEdensRage]

droool

[PaintedDemon]

she never spoek of her sexual choices so leave it alone losers...

[M0NAD33]

I love Joan Jett. Doesn't everybody? But in what way is this a 1980 interview? This is a compilation including much, much later materials.

[DJRo111]

Joan Jett is not a lesbian, she is bi-sexual...FYI

[fredbcj]

aaahhhhh  just watch

[gfkarame]

majestic, soul-elevating Woman

[DARRINCONNOR1]

Fuk Joan, I want the sexy girl in the beggining DAM

[milt098279]

Who cares if Joan Jett is a lesbian?! There's nothing wrong with lesbianism! Joan is an amazing artist with great talent. Great voice, great look and people hate her because of her sexual orientation? Wow. Homophobes.

Thumbs up if you do not care that Joan is a lesbian and you love her for who she is!

[80sRockrGyrl]

@milt098279 THANK YOU!  I feel the SAME way about her! BOTH of my thumbs up! ( :

[milt098279]

@80sRockrGyrl :)

[BLOODTheChosenOne]

EVERYONE! Go nominate Joan Jett & The Blackhearts to be inducted into the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame 2012!

[RawrzStephiee]

Joan can spank me anyday. ;) Hahaha.

[TooChill]

Joan Jett...what a babe.

[thethespianlesbian29]

Joan Jett is the sexiest Power Dyke in the History of Dykes 

[916Bone]

1:57 Cracks me up seeing J.D. Roberts... er... John Roberts - conservative journalist for FOX news nowadays, back then in '82 with rasty fuckin' long hair chattin' up Joan like he knows what he's talking about. Haha...YOU KNOW IT!

[Evar254]

i'm in love with her voice

[rrhone]

actually most of her music is copying others. She just records hits of other bands, which is ok, but its not original music by her. Hopefully she will record some original music in the future, because she does have talent but its not really fully utilized yet.

[beckjuly100]

@rrhone some people are really good interpreters of songs written by other people. They are as valid as those who do write their own stuff. This run-on conversation about who's better than who, or what makes someone a REAL musician is just tiring.

[Oviefan212]

gawd its Erica Ehm...lolol



[acloves4g03]

I would turn lesbo for Joan Jett lol

[00x98pd]

if i can't have Joan i would love to have all the gum she has ever chewed lol

[rrhone]

too bad she's a lesbo. So Sad.

[Super123Xxxxxxx]

@rrhone Is that a fucking bad thing?

[blueberries4ever]

She was 21 or 22 in this interview and is 52 now. I love how she always tells the truth and doesn't give a hang what anyone thinks. Great Jersey accent, too.

[punkrods1313]

@blueberries4ever Jersey accent????????????????? Do not insult Joan like that! She was born in PA. grew up in Maryland & Calif & She's lived in NYC since 1981. Nothing no way no how new jersey about her. Kringe.

[LarisaTheAwesome]

I'd do anything to meet her, she's my biggest idol and role model!

[MoonDragon82]

Man, this is awesome! The hostess of the show is also astoundingly beautiful, whoever she is!

[crazy4baseball47]

i really want to meet her so fucking bad!!!!

[96midnightmusic96]

HATE THE 90'S they had fugly style look at Joan Jett mom hair jeez I cryer my eyes out

[koolchie2010]

joan jett is real, raw, and no-none-sense! she's beautiful, not just because she's gorgeous, but she's beautiful because of the things she does. =)

i love this woman!

[Gijchar]

Excellent! Even some footage of Joan singing "You don't know what you got", and recording Notorious. Classic stuff.

[mrigashiras]

Why is she so sexy when she talks? WHY?!?!

[80sRockrGyrl]

@mrigashiras IKR? Her voice is intoxicating!

[arielfondaeddie]

@mrigashiras she's lisping alot, did she have braces on her teeth or sumthin?

[LovinLive1oo]

what's the song at 2:08 ?

[aceTayar]

@LovinLive1oo Love Hurts on The Hit List. It's a cover album.

[palsmag]

u go girl

[ctcentralinfo]

Seems to be 2 interviews one from the 80's and one from the 90's sandwiched in between the first interview.

[TheRealLifeOfRiley]

OMG! Erica Ehm!

[ScientificoPiano]

One thing that fascinates me: I watched an interview of her 3 years prior to this one and her voice was really soft and sweet sounding. And now, just 3 years later, her voice is gaining that deep rasp that we've all come to know and love.

I effing love Joan Jett.

[8000cheese]

@ScientificoPiano you dont have to censor yourself

[ScientificoPiano]

@8000cheese True that. But I choose not to anyway.

[DarkDreams420]

I adore Joan. Her sex life should be no one's concern. It doesn't define her as a person. She seems very down to earth, warm, and she's a terrific musician. She's pure rock and roll but she has a softness to her that is very, very endearing. Joan is amazing. <3

[THEalexragonTV]

In spite of all the bad things she's done..there's something about this woman I adore with all my heart.

keep rocking babe.

[rrhone]

She tried to be Suzy Quatro, shitrag person. cept Suzi wasn't a damn lesbian.

[metalgodess81]

@rrhone So what if Joan Jett is a lesbian? Gay bashing makes you look like a simpleton. This is 2011 for fucking christ's sake. Get over it.

[rrhone]

@metalgodess81 Oh i'm sorry I thought I had the right to my own opinion.

[metalgodess81]

@rrhone You do. And I have the right to call you out for being an asshat.

[TheWizenhymer]

@metalgodess81 haha I love youtube comments

[metalgodess81]

@TheWizenhymer Yeah. I try to ignore the ignorance, but sometimes I just can't let it go.

[TheWizenhymer]

@metalgodess81 its okay, I know how ya feel.

[Erevial]

@metalgodess81 yeah , it's 2011 , so we should not have a right to an opinion , we should just be politcally correct all the time...right.

[rrhone]

@metalgodess81 To see the difference, just look in the mirror, if it's not too painful.

[metalgodess81]

@rrhone Says the 52 year old lulzcow with no picture. Took you three months, to think of that bucket of fail eh? You are weaksauce.

[JammerZice]

@metalgodess81 Fuck you bitch.

[metalgodess81]

@JammerZice You are really creative!!!But the answer is no. ; )

[JammerZice]

@metalgodess81 Aww. Wait, I don't even remember saying "Fuck you bitch" nor do I know why. Ah, well.

[blackhorse099]

@metalgodess81 what an....interesting comment.

[MariahMinaj03]

@metalgodess81 I agree with you! as a lesbian myself it's discouraging reading peoples mean comments about sexuality. :/ dang! we're born this way we cant help who were are y'know :) thankyou for standing up for us all! <3 and Joan is fucking awesome :DDD im happy shes a lesbian! not that id ever have a chance but some lucky women have and will dang! hehe

[metalgodess81]

@MariahMinaj03 It's no problem, I just get sick of the sheer stupidity of people. I'm 30 years old, and had to hide, that I was lesbian all throughout school, because I saw how my peers treated, the other gay students. People shouldn't have to hide themselves anymore. <3 Joan Jett is sizzling hot,especially for her age, I think she is 53 now, and still rocking out. She is awesome.

[MariahMinaj03]

@metalgodess81 You and me both! it's so fustrating. I'm sorry that you had to hide who you were, i wish i had hid it when i was at school... i got horribly bullied about it n got death threats. I agree once again! we are who we are!! <3 oh hell yes! :D she gives me butterflies when she talks hehe.. She's so powerful and magical. Bless her soul. and yours :)

[bluebellall]

@rrhone wow you are shockingly ignorant

[bombomchicka7]

@rrhone Sounds like someone got rejected by a lesbian...

[FunkKlock]

wow this is what much use to look like? MAN THIS KICKS ASS. all i have to look forward now on much is the wedge and even thats lost its edge

[HannaOllikainenMusic]

so fucking amazing person. everybody should love her.

[assology101]

erica emm was the best vj in music history

[KoRnn69]

Dirty Deeds <3

[LongLiveInspiration]

I LOVE HER!!!!! she rules!!!!! :-)

[natmingmcf]

She has an amasing Voice

[sweatersnug]

who are they comparing her to in 2:46?

[darkrosery77]

WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET DAMN IT!! GO JOAN!

[MrKINGofDIAMONS]

joan is the coolest chick ever!!!

[DNFmcX]

For you Americans that are unaware of who the interviewer is, it's JD Roberts ... A now CNN news anchor.

[SamanthaCarterFan01]

PLease tell me what song it is that starts at 2:56

[Rune036]

@SamanthaCarterFan01 "Don't Surrender"

[yeahhboy21]

@SamanthaCarterFan01  the song is "Don't surrender"

[nickgreeen]

Shit, I was 1 year old that year....

Great Joan Jett - fuck the Mainstream shit - rock and roll!

[00hottopic00]

@nickgreeen well lucky you. i wasnt born yet 'till 15 years later haha i wish i was born back then though.

[ialoneinhere]

4:12 play with a lot of feeling but with a very few instruments

[DaleSrRocked]

@itsJoanfuckingJett lol me too! ANY way she wanted to hehe ;)

yes,I'm a girl

[StyrbjornStarke]

shes so hot

[yhohoho1124]

her voice gets deeper throughout the years, i've noticed

[hypgroove1234]

sexyyy

[XxExtremeSlayerxX]

shes a lesbian u idiot.

[IcePackie]

Joan is as real as they come and people love her for that.

The record companies with their Illuminati asses continue to fail.

[Gwenster11]

What song is she singing at 3:04, 3:35 and 4:00? I can't find them on itunes...=(

[russellband]

@Gwenster11 3:04 is Don't Surrender. idk what the one is at 4:00, but Don't Surrender is my favorite of all her songs.

[Thomas6826]

@Gwenster11 Hi! The song is Saturday Night Special. Check out the lyrics, they're cool. I remember watching this on t.v. round about 14. I loved the way she sang with her mouth teasing the microphone while she sang about doing it with girls! A true teenage dream!!

[Khultan]

Record companies back then were OLD and ANTIQUATED.  Damn, Joan is real : )

[MCRThreeDaysGraceFan]

she's so awesome! i wanna be like her someday!

[vampire131313]

I like that... "Yeah I can handle myself but I don't go around looking for trouble."

You shoul donly cause trouble when its smart.

[ConspiracyGuy1]

I love you Joan! Thanks for over 30yrs of great Rock-N-Roll!

[RockBoy1294]

what the hell she okay but what the fuck

[sprinklebaby84]

i have a total girl crush on her <3. im actually from the town where she was born, and she has the same accent as me!! hahaha @riotzone soooo true!

[squall600]

it sux that music today has turned into shit just to get a single cent off there talentless music. joan is one of those original's that sticks to making music deep from her heart and not for the money

[CherryBooooomb]

@squall600  i hear that. my music is straight rockin from the soul by a badass little girl!

[NazcarFanatic24]

I love her accent! Is it a Philadelphia accent or california? Lol she sounds kinda like Ralph maccio which is a good thing. :D

[runawayblackheart75]

@NazcarFanatic24  philadelphian

[HellFireKane]

This is a woman that could wear no make up , jeans, and a t shirt and look frucking hot.

[SaladProductionsKL]

ah, i have a major crush on this woman

[ladyvader139]

@SaladProductionsKL me too ;)

[Aloves0strong]

@MrsJones57 it's footage from 30 years ago, of course its bad quality.

[TheCasablanca707]

joan jett can do no wrong

[jimmyjfx]

so fucking hot!

[roxi1adi]

donest she mean babysit lol babysat!

[VitalSigns1]

She's really hot!!! Seriously!!!

[shifragri]

Joan is and was honest and real. She didn't try and be something she was not. You Go Joan!

[Lottidawe]

Great interview with Joan, by MuchMusic's J.D. Roberts (now CNN's John Roberts) Thanks for posting!

[coloursnspice]

she reminds me of kat von d sometimes... both very down to earth

[GeneralDisarray1892]

@coloursnspice fuck that, joan jett reminds your of kat von d, get it right. joan is the original

[coloursnspice]

@GeneralDisarray1892 wow relax...

[etalejose]

My religion is JOAN JETTISM!!!

[roxi1adi]

wow your stuipd.

[etalejose]

@roxi1adi a a hahahah ok the word is STUPID btw .. not STUIPD?! hahahaha

me das hueva guey.

[latostadaa]

@etalejose GIL

[NVR2L82DRM]

@etalejose count me in Joan Jittism all the way!!

[NVR2L82DRM]

@etalejose count me in Joan Jettism all the way!!

[JammerZice]

@etalejose Really? I'm christian and proud to be.... Okay, i'm a wannabe christian.

[limmy73]

@etalejose That is brilliant! ^_^

[Pirate7X]

Of course this was from post 1982 from the video and release of the songs. Just a note.

Great interview.

[zureen]

"I can handle myself when I need to; I don't go around lookin' for trouble,"

She is soooo cool. Joan Jett, you have all my love.

[cherryceejay]

she's soooo cool.I want her.

[mrpottymouth121]

Joan's a rare bird, Rock 'n Roll done right & for the right reason. She never used tits to sell her music it's why she's one of the if not THE most respected women in heavy rock. I saw her take the stage at the Texas Jam back in the early '80's. She walked out & dominated. I looked at that woman & there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that if she wanted to... she could kick my ass.

Rock on Joan!

[theramonesriot]

i green joan jett cool

[jackweed722]

Joan jett has inspired me to pick up the guitar and play guitar.i wish that she can see this comment and give me guitar lessons. joan give me guitar lessons!!!! shake a leg lady and get at me haha.

[MioneRiddle1926]

I love Joan Jett, she is sexy and confident and a badass. I have gotten so much confidence, especailly when i did my hair like hers OW! lol. I am a girl and wish to Marry Joan Jett XD. The Runaways and Joan Jett forever!

[jesselakerr]

god she has such a gorgeous face

[ChrisGnosis]

Joan was a god...ess

[bipbop2]

@ChrisGnosis No, you mean joan Jett IS a Godess.. ? She's still rocking now!

[joseroth]

the first song she sings is You Don't Know What You've Got from her first solo album Bad Reputation.

[poeni7]

which is the first song she's singing?

[dethwizard]

I like how the introduction chick sounds like that nerdy kid from Family Guy. I'm sure it's just the audio, but it's great....

[Lavonnemj]

i love this woman

[pupiridupy]

what kind of image are you trying to project?

-there isn´t any image, for me, i mean what you see is what you get.

[dawsonfan59]

This has to be 82 or 83

[ashleyrosedegruchy]

what was the song BEFOR crimson and clover?

[beginiss]

I'm thankful for having a baby-sitter who looked Joan Jett, although I'm not too sure if Joan Jett smoked liked my babysitter.

[pcmbdl01]

Is it just me, or does she look and sound exactly the same as she did 30 years ago!? Wow, can't believe it was that long ago now! Actually, she looks better than she did then! Still sounds great and looks great! She is pretty amazing. I remember everyone liked Joan when I was in school in the 80's. Any one who liked Heavy Metal, hard rock liked Joan Jett. Her music was tough hard heavy rock!

[ZindyZin]

Kat Von D reminds me of Joan..

[s1r0tt]

@ZindyZin yeah a really tall joan jet lmao

[78hiwatts]

yeah that's CNN anchor John Roberts when he worked for Much Music in Toronto. I love Joan Jett, she'd turn straight if she met me.

[LittleMissRachelLee]

WHOA, this news lady reminds me of KATY PERRY

[BasmntMadman]

Joanie, you can spank me anytime.

[Riotzone77]

Ok who was the lucky basterd that got to have Joan as his babysitter? Imagine a few years later when he sees her in the Crimson and clover video? He must of been "man I used to get spanked by her!!" Damn!... She sounds so cool when she's talking about idiot who wrote the bs headline about them being child beaters. Sounds like she's still a bit pissed off about it.

[alyssa923]

@Riotzone77 haha Spanked:)

[PBANDSNOW]

@Riotzone77 LOL!!!

[LittleEdensRage]

@Riotzone77

I like how you referred to the person offering joan jett the babysitting job as "HE" hahahah! you must be a guy, lol that was awesome. made me laugh.

[Riotzone77]

@LittleEdensRageHa ha, Well she did say spank "him" like the mother told her to if the kid gave her a hard time. So I assume the kid must of been a "HE" I know if I was the little kid that got spanked by her, I would feel like the luckiest dude on earth a few years later once I got old enough and realized how smokin HOTT of a girl she is!

[SHMUJEW]

this is not 1980.....this has to be mid to late 80's

[foxybri1]

she rocks. wanted to be her when I was growing up

[cutepepper2]

i love Joan Jett!

[dortyhoor]

This makes me want to dust off my 'Cherry bomb' single

[Celina947]

shes so cool:) wat song is it on 2:08?

[wweleah]

@celina947 the song is called "Love Hurts"

[jumpyourbone]

is that a bruise on her cheek or just some heavy 80s blush lol i honestly cant tell

although considering its joan jett its unlikely that she'd have a bruise if ya knoww what i meann

[xoalex914]

its blush lol

[wavechaser2]

rare for sure! I have never seen this! She is awesome - so level headed. lots of class. thanks for posting this

[char675]

I wonder Joan Jett's feet look like? She is a lesbian, but who cares. She said in one interview she never had a boyfriend. She should sing the KISS song "cold gin" she rock at that.

[gdj411]

Joan ALWAYS "looks great and is candid!"

[s1r0tt]

joan jett is hot and her voice is sexy too hahaha

[NotADood]

What's up with that Dorothy Hamill she had for a minute?

[DeathRiderHDG]

in the immortal words of Lemmy "Joan Jett is the type of girl who'll pop you in the mouth"

[faffaflunkie]

Lemmy's a swishy faggot.

[caamora]

The Interviewer is one of the CNN anchors.