Joan Jett turns 55 today. Born Joan Larkin on September 22, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan Jett entered the music business at age 15 in the punk-pop band The Runaways. She went on to become one of the most influential women in rock; recording hits like "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"; founding Blackheart Records and producing Riot Grrrl acts Bikini Kill and L7. Her early career was portrayed in the biopic The Runaways. One of the top women in rock, Joan Jett had a string of hits during the 1980s and 1990s. Her passion for music began early, and she received her first guitar at the age of 14.
Born Antonia Christina Basilotta turns 70 today, September 22, 2013, better known by her stage name Toni Basil, is an American singer-songwriter, actress,filmmaker, film director, choreographer, and dancer, best known for her multi-million selling worldwide No. 1 hit "Mickey" from 1981.
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