The Sound of Joan Jett | Playing the Long Game
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- Опубліковано 25 жов 2021
- Joan Jett's unrelenting drive and unwavering creative voice has led her to produce some of the world's most iconic songs from "I Love Rock 'N Roll" to "Bad Reputation." We spoke with Jett at the storied Long Island venue, My Father's Place, host to some of the most memorable performances of her early career with The Runaways and The Blackhearts. She let us in on how she got started, her road-worn Melody Maker guitars (and the stickers that adorn them), and where she finds the passion to persevere.
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She can play a hard image but I met her in Florida and she was literally the kindest, smiling person you’d ever want to meet. A total sweetheart!
She is beautiful, grounded, kind, cool as f&ck
All the coolest people are kind
I met her in 2017 before she went on stage. She was completely down to earth and so friendly. Her tour manager is an old friend of mine so he brought me back to her meet and greet. She still rocks her ass off! 🎸
@THE RENAGADE It's age, possibly the result of health complications. One day she was fine and the next thing I noticed she was talking like this in all her interviews. I can't say for certain, since she's a very private person, but if I had to guess, I'd suggest she had a mild stroke at some point. She's obviously had some work done, so maybe it's the result of plastic surgery. But, whatever the case, I've never seen an interview where she was high, ever. Certainly not noticeably.
Omg. I would’ve loved to have met her! So happy you had the chance, that’s so freaking cool!
I saw her in the Runaways, 1978 I think, and she was clearly the dark shining star. We hung out with her and the band, all of them baddasses drinking until the sun came up. All of them very real. Then 3 times with the Blackhearts. One time her guitar player, I think Ricky was her guitarist then, was injured during a show before ours. Joan played both rhythm and the lead parts. She’s amazing. So good to watch this interview.
I really enjoyed hearing Joan talk about her iconic guitars and how she gets her signature sound.
She is truly my hero. Such a touch exterior but on the inside one of the sweetest people ever.
Met her many times, always a sweetheart. She's the best.
you're so lucky
Her talking about the stickers was my fave part! I wanted to hear about ALL of them, because that's often how Joan lets her secrets out a bit, through symbolism like that... through letting those things do the talking. It is by that and her songs that we really get anywhere close to knowing her... And that's just barely. But, I'll take what I can get from this mystery-loving woman!
I love the fact she is using the pickups in her guitars that my Uncle Red Roads made, he hand made each and everyone of them and people would have them custom wound for their particular sound, last i knew one of my cousins was still hand making the Velvet Hammer pickups on the side.
How does that work? The customization when winding the coil? Thanks!
@@Armistead_MacSkye I'm not sure just how it works, I just know from other forums that depending on the amount of windings in a coil and possibly the type wire and other materials needed to make a pickup coil can make subtle to huge changes in the sound, apparently Red had something going with his pick ups because if I remember correctly he had a deal with Fender making pickups for them for a while. Red also made custom Guitars and Amps at his shop in north HollyWood He is also in the steel guitar hall of fame.
@timrobertson299 Good information, thanks.
I love Joan’s simplicity in her setup. This is precisely how you get your signature sound. 🎸
Saw Joan in summer 1982 opening for Greg Kiln outside at Eisenhower Park Long Island.
saw her n the run aways keystone palo alto, ca, 1979. greg kiln was the following fri
My family and I have had the opportunity to spend some time around Joan and her crew the past 10 or 12 years. She's the real deal and her crew is simply amazing. Last time we saw them Joan's white '65 Melody Maker had just come back from a stint at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame so she wasn't using it that night. As I was there with her guitar tech during the show he was getting it re-setup and ready for the remainder of the tour. I had a chance to run my hand up and down the neck of that guitar and all I can say is that the mojo that guitar contains is real. It sent chills up and down my spine. It's also chowdered and beat to hell when you see it close up in person. Joan is an absolute an icon.
Cool story. ....lucky!!
"I love Rock and Roll" was my very first rock album. I was in love with it and Joan. I picked up a guitar a few years later and the fist song I learned was "I Love Rock and Roll". I've now played for 35 years and still nowhere as good as Joan. Thank you for my love of Rock and Roll Joan!!
It's almost the same like the original version
Just the closeup of that iconic guitar of hers gave me goosebumps. Once she picks it up and starts playing - to me, that is when the woman named Joan Larkin becomes the legend that is Joan Jett.
I saw Joan Jet and her group at the old Stone in San Francisco long ago ! She rocked then and is still rocking !
On Broadway?
how does one not fall in love w Joan Jett IMMEDIATELY after hearing that first power chord!!! always rockin, always real, always always sooo smokin hot!!!!
I love seeing that white Melody Maker
Rest in peace, Eric Carmen. 3/11/24.
Saw her perform 2 years ago. From start to finish the energy didn't stop. She's the real deal.
She really is a national treasure
She really is the Queen of Rock 'n Roll!
You rock Joan Jett 🤘🏻🎸.
My first music purchase was I love rock’n’roll. What a legend.
She is still gorgeous.
My favorite short documentary of the year.
I love this so much!!! Long live the Queen of Rock! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Such a Gift.
Thanks for paving the way, Joan! 🖤🎵
Grew up with her music. Love how she stayed true to the music regardless of what the industry said. To me, she is a true hero for anyone that has a vision of what they want to do and stay true to that vision.
Cheers Joan!!!
i love joan jett since the 80s!! saw her 4 times!! my favorite female rocker!! she kicks ass!! very unique!! oh,, and shes still as beautiful as ever!!
This is one of the best interviews i have viewed on youtube that makes you feel what a great role model Joan Was on so many levels, honest, raw, and as a player just so much respect for her and what she accomplished as a muscian.
Love Joan....No Bullshit.
Joan, she's the best! Wish some day to thank her for the inspiration and shake her hand.
She is awesome. What a legend. She did the hard time man.
What a wonderful interview,thank you GC ❤️
I had the pleasure of meeting Joan in DC and Baltimore. Very awesome person, down to earth, great humor and heart! She is R&R to her soul! Lots of love to her!
I enjoyed that. I am a longtime fan.
She has it ❤️Once in a lifetime person💋She just wants to rock,man 🎸🎸🎤🎤
I really really really love your voice,I ❤you
Still the coolest lady in Rock n Roll in 2021!!!!! :)
Love her
Love this whole interview
MORE JOAN JETT!!!!
That was awesome, I’m glad you stuck it out too! Keep rockin on man…
Way to go Joan! You rock 🙌🏻🎸 Loved hearing some history. 👍 Thank you Guitar Center… excellent
Thanx. GC. Joan is a legend!
I guess girls really do kick ass!
I love rock 'n' roll & I love Joan Jett. She's wonderful. Keep on rockin' Joan!
I love this! Joan Jett ROCKS 🖤
she is an amazing female guitar player this guitar player is another reason why I started playing guitar and singing as loud as I can I'll start my band soon in high school.
would kill to play live with someone as creative as her
Good show...
Love you Joan, GOD BLESS you and yours ✝️🎶🕶️. 🖤👽 Keep rocking.
I love her first solo record. Maybe because it's covers it doesn't get as much respect as it deserves. I love the production and the sounds as they're so indicative of the era. It's got a good attitude.
Thats why I Iove Joan and her music, because shes so down to earth, like her second hand guitars bought at pawn shops, so I guess that means, if you have the talent and the drive to succeed? you will make it, its not about how expensive a guitar costs?
Joan Jett!!!! A legend🤘🔥🔥🔥 Rock God⚡⚡⚡
I saw you 2 nights ago in St. Louis and your still sounding GREAT!
She's a legend.
Joan Jett, forever an inspiration to me! :)
Secret weapon Peavey decade amp in the background!
Love to hear your smiling voice doll- I stumbled at caterpillar, fingers at 47 wouldn't agree to doing chords or changes.. Evolved a great audio-musical sense though.
Hug from Memphis. Love you dear
She stills a beauty besides her obvious talent. Im a fan from Brazil.
Joan Jett has Punk Rock and middle fingers in her DNA and that is why she will always be my hero. I feel like being a huge fan of hers partially shaped who I am. Anytime she speaks I'm always down to listen, even if it is for some reason Guitar Center.
Very cool I was always a fan
Thanks 🙏
Joan is awesome!
My ex loved you so much he wanted me to learn to play but I am not that outgoing... needless to say he and I didn't last. Keep playing Joan. You are fantastic. :)
She is GORGEOUS absolutely stunning 😱
Yup, still love her!!
I love Joan Jett
Playing in clubs and bars, back in the day, damn near every band I was in played I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL.
She wrote some great tunes.
LOL....she didn't write that song or most of her hits for that matter.
Damn. I stand kereckted.
Joan Jett is one BAD rocker!
I love Joan!
Is Joan Jett rock & roll or what. I love her.
I’m not a thing to be poked 😂she’s so precious
I love Joan.
cool.much respect
can't believe she's playing SS amps. Her tone is so good
I think it has a tube preamp
There is no 80's without Joan Jett. You are a part of my youth Joan. Thank you for that!
Good show...
awesome
Great story about the Rhodes pickups
I love you Joan
🖤 LOVE JOAN JETT! 🖤
True soldier for freedom 🇺🇸
Absolutely riveting.
Joan Jett is a god, not just of rock. That story, of her, of her guitar and how she modified it.
I want an on/off switch on my Stratocaster. I’d like to know how she did that. Pretty much the same though a more contemporary version, and male, I got a thrift shop Squier and bit by bit made it amazing which is relatively easy now because ‘back then’ they didn’t sell parts, you had to salvage, and there were no UA-cam videos.
I took online lessons, but that isn’t so different because you still need the personal drive to do it.
But a female rocker, when rock wasn’t popular, and everything was against a ‘her’ playing rock or guitar…. I’m just saying Joan Jett is the shit; wow. She’s the Rosa Parks of women in popular music.
“I’m not a thing to be poked. Don’t poke me.”
Awesome!!! :)
Legend.
Joan is a trooper, no doubt
Great interview I can’t believe how recent it is where someone thought “girls don’t play rock n roll “ I’m so glad she ignored that
The Legend.
I had such a crush in my school days
Yeah me too !
I have such a crush NOW.
Mama Joan!
Das history right there
I had a Kiesel guitar made about 1 1/2 years ago. I recalled Joan Jet and the kill switch. I requested one be installed. I am glad I did. The alternatine, is to buy a Planet Waves/ Didarrio-same thing-whin a 90 degree on one end, and straight for Strats with a circircuit breaker on the end near the guitar. This works as well, to stop the hum & buzz. This company has a lifetime warranty. I have had a cable go bad on me-circut breaker failed. I got a new cabele, (The new and improved latest version No questions asked, No reciept & and couple of dollars as the price had dropped. This is why I will only buy Planet Waves/ Didarrio. I would suggest even buying the short jumper cables for you pedasl, if you use them. They generally come in a 3 pack for 10.00, same no hassle return policy any where you have an authorized dealer. This is good if no kill switch.Joan has a signature model guitar, I think it is Epiphone, maybe Gibson Melody Maker, as trhis is what she generally plays. If I recall 1 pick up p90? and a kill switch. I tried playing one. Her guitars do not work for me as the necks are more of the 50s style thicker neck. The price was about 500.00 or so.
She dope
10:31 always wondered if there were more than these three COVERS that the record companies rejected, seems like labels want original songs(?)...
I Love Rock n Roll and Do you wanna Touch me were covers?
@@howtobeatadrum - yes, they were. But, "Bad Reputation" was an original, and that got passed on too, as far as I know.
You make a good point about record companies maybe looking for originals, but I think they were sent "Bad Reputation" as well, which was an original, and they also passed on that. So maybe it's like Joan speculates- that they already had their minds made up in advance that they just didn't want to deal with her.
Hi Joan love your music what guitar are you using for the video and what pickup is that it's got great sound thanks I have been a major fan for many years thanks and God bless
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Rip dear joan ,a californian worthy contribution to society
She's not dead, bite your tongue!
I think we all can relate about playing annoying sounds on Christmas morning
♥️Mia Zapata♥️
I wish I was cool as Joan Jett
"Evil Stig"
Gits Live .... great album
Oh Yeah