Joan Jett - Dealing With Addiction

[@143SoulSurvivor]

She was my childhood inspiration . I brought her and Pat Benatar to show and tell every Friday in Kindergarten . My teacher remembered it 30 something years later when I ran into her at the store . She said I rocked out all the classroom instruments like no other and refused to learn anything else . Funny , because I ended up becoming a first grade teacher . I had to resign 14 years in due to a brain tumor . 41 years old now and learning the drums . You are never to old to what your heart calls and desires . Desire is fulfillment so fill your life with love and happiness and have fun doing it ! I will always " love rock n roll " and forever be grateful to these greats ..

[@dawnlovescouture2644]

Brandie Tuttle Best of luck to you, I hope you’re well. I was a first grade teacher, and I would have the kids listen to classic rock in the morning to expose them to music that they probably wouldn’t have heard at home because it wasn’t on the local top 40 station. You are too young to have been in my class, but I would have loved to have you as a student!

[@reallyreal9030]

Thanks For Sharing !!!

[@ianschweiger7955]

I pray you're alright. I'm sure your students love and miss you. GOD be with you

[@McGirl1965]

So cute about bringing them to show and tell! God bless you and keep strong!

[@InjectMorphineIntoMe]

I love how Cherie was a goodie good, turned bad ass and now very mothery. Joan, badass then badass now.

[@jamesbarker4054]

What's mothery?

[@storybellz]

Actually, I think it's mostly the other way around. Joan is the real motherly one. She's the one who stayed by Cherie and Lita's bedsides when they were in the hospital at different times during the Runaways (none of the others did), she's also someone who keeps little notes and things people give her just because she is so sentimental. Joan's outer shell might be "badass" but the truer, deeper her is a very shy, sentimental, romantic, even religious woman. Joan is also very cautious and doesn't even drive a motorcycle because of the safety hazards. Contrast this with someone like Cherie, who throws caution to the wind every day with her dangerous chainsaw business, and you'll begin to see what I mean... Don't let their looks or reputations fool you to who they really are.

[@MrThedonhead]

@@storybellz that’s the most ridiculous comment I’ve heard 😂 because one drives safe and one has a chainsaw business makes one motherly! Joan doesn’t even have kids I think that makes you very very unmotherly as you are not one! Cherie worked with people in addiction fgs and has kids!

[@storybellz]

​​​@@MrThedonhead Nuns don't have kids and are some of the most motherly people on the planet! For that matter, I don't have kids but I have two nieces just like Joan has a niece, and I have a goddaughter just like Joan has two goddaughters, and I get told ALL THE TIME that I would be a great mother! Furthermore, there are plenty of women who have kids but are extremely nonmaternal in general! You are confusing being a mother with being motherly. NOT always the same thing! The fact that you said my comment is ridiculous goes to show that your understanding of human nature needs work, that you really don't get woman, AND that you are sorely lacking in manners! Peace-out.

[@LittleLulubee]

@@storybellz I'm sure Cherie uses all safety precautions when using a chainsaw

[@mardukcrossing]

I want to thank Joan for never giving up even though so many things were weighing her down.I have a feeling that she will see this post, especially here. I am the same age as you guys, and what you all did changed rock and roll forever.You personified all the songs you played which is why it was just so damn good.None of us in the audience could stand still, and yes teen beat had it right, you all were hot too. I burnt many a doobie, chased many a line, and dropped many a goof ball to your music

[@petersonlafollette3521]

She sure paid her dues running the entire gamut- the highs AND lows- deserved success.

[@justinritter7925]

She was highly overrated in many ways all because of her fake cry that she was abused by society like many other spoiled self entitled women of all sorts have been doing for decades. You are just sheep!

[@306sadie]

I saw Joan Jett in September, she opened for Aerosmith. What an amazing lady she is, and she looks as good today as she did at 16. Cherie Currie is absolutely gorgeous and clearly a very strong person. What an inspiration these two women are!!

[@davidarnold9324]

I saw her open for The Police in '82! First and best concert I ever attended!

[@mermaiddelsol]

@@davidarnold9324 lucky you!! WOW! ❤

[@davidarnold9324]

@@mermaiddelsol Yes, it was awesome!

[@larryshakman]

I never questioned JJ or the Runaways. One of the most consequential. I’ll never forget seeing them at beginnings in Schaumburg Illinois.

[@gt4real377]

I wish I could have been a friend to you , you rock Joan

[@Jettigre1]

@FalconM1970 - YES, That phone call actually happened because I do have a copy of the actual phone call somewhere on a old cassette tape. The Runaways movie is based on a true story.

[@chickasawstarrmountain9747]

I'm 47 and must say your music and style has been a big part of my life !!being a little girl in the 70s your music gave me courage and hope that a girl could have a life and not let others opinions rule their existence;you have been the coolest lady I've ever known and you rock!I'm so glad you didn't merge with other genre like everyone else did !keep them separate!!rock on joan

[@markg.4246]

For the chronic alcoholic/drug addict, recovery is contingent upon two things...Number one, “surrender”, and number two, the “willingness to live differently”. Sobriety starts and ends with our feet!

[@rachealrock3638]

Absolutely, 5 years next month!

[@sweetlorraine0]

It's so great that they make movies like "The Runaways" so the young audience can discover all those great old bands. I guess many 'Bella Swan' fans had never heard of Joan Jett before they saw the picture. They probably were astonished to see Kristen like that, a badass rock chick. She made a wonderful Joan Jett, I loved her!!!

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

even the new generation back in 1990 never got to see any cool rocker women only shitney Houston and mariah Carey. if they did see and hear the runaways often they would be fans.

[@jackprescott9652]

Sorry, The Runaways never were a great band. Sure there were talented young ladies, but never got "star" status. They were more acclaimed in Japan than in USA. Everybody bitched Joan Jett songs back in the early 80's. i was even fucked around for my pals whenever they catch me hearing I hate myself 4 loving u, or I love Rock & roll. They still give me shit with that.

[@WatchesbyHelen]

I love Joan Jett. I love her music.

[@Xantokki]

For former drug addicts..they sure do look healthy xD I'm glad for that!!

[@Vera-xu3xw]

Healthy as a plastic surgeon can make them look.

[@jeffjackson9679]

Genetics is huge. I've gone to HS with guys who when they hit 30 looked like they were 50, and I've known guys who tore it up in the day, and they look like they're in their 30s even though they are pushing 50.

[@MrUrklasd]

Joan jett can barely speek

[@retrovi4128]

Huh? She is a wreck.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@@MrUrklasd And you can barely spell.

[@GoddessAnjanee]

thank you for posting this interview.

[@chipchasen2963]

Many years after this was recorded - still inspiring. Thanks ladies.

[@BarberBobDetecting]

Avoidance of discomfort is at the root of addiction and most psychopathologies. Accepting discomfort, honesty, and accepting life on life’s terms = path to sobriety. AA and NA provide that framework and support.

[@MultiMarktwain]

This vid touched all the bases with me thanks so much......

[@lauriemarie6902]

Hey these ladies are survivors. I love them right from the get-go. Joan is still rocking me to this very day God bless her. Philadelphia USA

[@lauriemarie6902]

Sometimes growth is painful as my father would say "man up little girl".

[@DA90027]

They are both beautiful. Cherie is probably one of the best looking 51 year olds I've seen in a long time.

[@jackprescott9652]

Indeed, she´s more hot now than when she was the Runaways frontwoman.

[@Yoloswegster]

@@jackprescott965213 years later she’s still hot

[@kmoggie1]

been in the same boat.... and i love that others i look up to and admire were tooooo gives me a lot of hope and inspitation!!! thanks joan!!!

[@worldamuckun5342]

Joan Jett is the best female singer seen her live over 30 times and on there bus twice back stage a couple of times I hope she gets put in the rock hall of fame while she is around to in joy it and her true fans

[@kmsmith1210]

Gorgeous! They're fantastic.

[@purami14]

" Its so easy to be on that edge". Yep. "You have to turn that corner". I finally did after quite a rocky road. I went down. Way down. Come December, I will be clean and sober 21 years.

[@OceanbornAngel]

Joan Jett should be inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame if she hasn't been already. And the surviving members of Nirvana should be her backup band just to complete the circle.

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

she is in there hall of fame.

[@mammakitteh]

Sad and absolutely wrong that it took til 2015 for her to be recognized this way.

[@mikecaldwell8417]

she is a no talent. if she ever got inducted the hall of fame would lose all crediblilty. even more than it already has lost

[@katbowl9971]

@@mikecaldwell8417 Lmao! You are joking, right?

[@mikecaldwell8417]

@@katbowl9971 No I am not joking at all. Her music sucks! She is a one hit wonder and that hit sucks! I don't personally know a single person who like Joan Jett! I don;t even know anyone who knows who this old hag is. It is laughable to think she should be in the Rock and Roll HOF. She is not even close to being comparable to bands like U2, Beatles, Stones,...

[@krazykim4608]

Just seen JJ last night in Lafayette Louisiana...she's badass!!!!! Hands down!!!!🖤🙌🖤

[@Booda35]

Both these ladies are CLASS ACTS.

[@gingerninja79]

Joan Jett is a feral beauty! Love her eyes!

[@zz424]

But she's got no tits

[@lovesick7104]

@@zz424 your a creep

[@bogeyman38111]

@@zz424 She doesn't need them with all of her other atrributes, physical as well as spiritual.

[@rmas32]

It's so cool that Joan and Cherie have rekindled their friendship because of the movie. Lita Ford, what's her problem??

[@georgiasweeney4049]

she’s homophobic

[@anahallstrom7843]

Not a fair statement at all, dayum. So not cool to say that. She was dealing with a crazy ex and kids were involced..

[@thereturnofmr.tickles7981]

@@georgiasweeney4049 I doubt Lita has a fear of lesbians.

[@bruceeustis1047]

So Glad you Found the INNER Strength To Help Your Self Through This Difficult Time Of Your Life, Joanie. 👍👍👍

[@davidsnyder2000]

Way late commenting….but thank you🙏 You guys probably don’t realize how many lives you’ve saved by speaking out on this. I’ve been there and done that….I hope everyone who reads this knows that there’s hope. Just try a little bit. Every single person gets in a rut one way or another and needs a hand getting back up, If all else fails, look up! God is with you always. All you have to do is ask. Then take a look around and see the changes❤️😊

[@nathanielhammett811]

I love Joan Jett!! Shes my favorite female singer besides ann Wilson. Can't wait to see her at the stadium tour 🖤

[@liahavolli2714]

Sweetie the haters.... you are more than a legend. You are a badass and we love you!

[@ianschweiger7955]

Just as beautiful as ever.

[@Dyanderringer]

JOAN and Cherie look awesome! I havent seen the girls together in 30 something years. You see I was in Roxz, the only other chick band in the world at the time. We use to play gigs with the runaways all the time. Then the GoGos came along...... Mother band could stand them. You could only imagine the events that took place when all three bands were on the same bill! Complete and utter CHAOS! Kim Fowley was calling me alot in those days but to make a long story short. Roxz signed an internation

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

is roxz here on KZbin?

[@trueslimness]

To give up any addiction you have to be able to face and heal your innermost dragons, traumas and unresolved emotional issues. They are what's behind the addiction - unhealed wounds. They are the real problem. Addiction is a symptom of those unhealed wounds and traumas.

[@conservativehippie9736]

When Corey's pic popped up...I busted out crying....😢

[@Bikerguy5845]

I'm addicted to Joan!!! She is a sweetheart!!!

[@dogsforlife36]

I wish I knew joan. Back then. I'm a session guitarist or I was until I quit. I quit music, never played. M C UK 🇬🇧. JOAN FOR YOU. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. APPRECIATE Y'ALL

[@antij1]

i love both of them they are both gorgeous and talented

[@EphemeralProductions]

Cherie is amazing. She is a beautiful, smart and sweet woman.

[@sharon879]

i love joan so much.. she never gets old..

[@retrovi4128]

This hasn't aged well. Check her out in 2022. Yikes.

[@masonthelevel]

I was born in '77 and a very young boy when MTV first hit the airwaves. I first fell in love with rock and roll then and Joan, you were my first serious crush... I'm 41 now and still have a huge crush on you! What's not to love: You're strong, you have a rock and roll brain, unparalleled beauty, style, grace, conviction in your beliefs, and oh.... you can shred the $#!+ out of any guitar! I have two daughters now who are 4 & 5. I think/thought from vey early on that they needed to know girl's kick serious ASS! While I haven't played in a band in years, I still slam away at my basses writing my own stuff and picking up new songs that I like to cover... My daughter's two favorites right now are "Barracuda" and, of course, "I Love Rock & Roll." I plug in and play along while the girls dance, lipsink and watch the videos. My girls are absolutely fascinated by you and i wouldn't have it any other way. I'll never forget being in the kitchen and feeling a tug on my pant leg. It was my older daughter who was 4 at the time. She looked up at me with a little bit of a scowl and said, "Dad, can we go into the music room and play some of that hard rock and roll?" I shit you not, I cried before telling her through tears "YES!" NO FEELING LIKE THAT IN THE WORLD AND YOU'RE THE REASON! Thanks so much for being an inspiration to so many people and on so many levels... even inspired me to be a vegetarian now as well... you opened my eyes to the environmental consequences of the meat industry... Yuck... don't want to be a part of that any more... Thanks for the inspiration and for planting your foot firmly in the ass of any challenges that have come to you. You are awesome... Music lessons start soon, and next year my girl's are "Runaways/Blackhearts" for Halloween!

[@staciasmith5162]

Gregory Bavedas wow what a wonderful story. I'm posting this 3 days after Halloween. Hope you and your girls had great fun.

[@yankeerose879]

Your so cool Joan!!

[@maydayxlove24]

15 or 50, They're still HOT AS FUCK,

[@dajzilla]

gross! too masculine for my taste. but... who I am I to say "gross"? therefore, I take it back.

[@alsacrime4806]

Yyyeah don’t put your readers on then

[@EGru1]

Your so correct, music today lack passion and a drive for I dunno how to put it but like 80s' etc, just seems todays music is basically all hype and promo and boom boom

[@alicouka]

i love Joan she has amazing voice and she is so beautiful! And Cherie is amazing too! :)

[@whosthatgirl718]

Joan Jet, the ultimate Rock and Roller EVER!!!!!!!!

[@GREG62944]

We all have a tendency to grow up wrong... drugs, sex, etc... if you do what you don't want to it's addiction... God gave me the strength to put up barriers. When I here other peoples lives it makes try harder to stay mentally, spiritually, and physically free.... the black knight.... greg boardman band

[@GrooveDoctor77Musician]

both of these 50 yr old former members of the runaways even after yrs of drugs and abuse ...both still are still beautiful and still sexy 35 yrs after their rock n roll days

[@dampergoldenrod4156]

the runaways were an awesome band but did not get any domestic airplay or media attention back in the late 70s.

[@Karl-Benny]

They both look Great and glad to see them do well

[@italysgirl1]

i love her hair when shes singing bad reputation. makes me wish i could rock a pixie cut

[@ImUr1nOnlyMaster]

Joan Jett is Freakin AWESOME!!

[@Zepp2922]

i cant wait for the kids to realise that the music these days all that BOOM BOOM theres no heat in that music

[@slimshady5556]

YES RCHL YOU AND ME BICKERING BACK AND FORTH. LOVE YOU DUDE. YOU WILL SEE THIS Someday .

[@greglemieux9809]

Damn, I love these gals. The only thing I do not agree with is that Cherri says being addicted to drugs is a disease. It's not a disease, it's a choice. You chose to do drugs . Deal with the side effects. I'm speaking from years of experience of foolishly doing drugs.

[@whirlaway7352]

I would love to hear one famous person say they regret the years of drug abuse, acknowledge the risk they put their lives in, ruining themselves and what they hold dear, and vow to never joke or make light of it again. They almost always glorify their years of addiction, it makes me ill. It is so hypocritical to me.

[@gretacarter3498]

See one of those celebs who is actually smart who wants to make and change and not give up !!! I have some much respect for her !!! I am so glad she isn’t dead - always know you can end your drug use , Joan is proof !!!!

[@lisaalaniz4974]

Joan is so talented

[@FalconM1970]

I was fascinated by the Runaway movie, they were so young. I'm wondering if that call Cherie made to Joan on the radio show really happened. Does anybody know?

[@viceb7]

Apparently it did

[@IrinaVezdeni]

I love love love .... Joan Jett

[@Nudiescorner]

They are both SOOO BEAUTIFUL. And TALENTED❤️..THANK G-D they overcame their addictions♥️

[@arthurroy3571]

What courage you have shown!

[@junkolibertines2146]

I could visit NYC to see you!!!

[@kznte]

To be honest, I for one feel that there's very little heart and soul in todays music. To me, a lot of it sounds too much like mass production and not art.

[@deathlarsen7502]

that's bc it is

[@davidarnold9324]

You are not incorrect!

[@marenasusinno4524]

Love Joanie!

[@damgedroses]

i love joan jett she is rock and she have a beautiful eyes

[@Katherine-15-12]

Joan you look great. Lots of Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wilmadickfit612]

It's better to burn out than to fade away

[@tomdodds9694]

Love joan jett as a fan.

[@ledzeppelin1942]

can you upload the original phonecall???? that would be awesome

[@annahopes96]

I LOOOOOVE JOAN JETT!!!!!!!!!

[@scandinavianheinz5725]

I cannot believe how GORGEOUS YOU ARE, LADY!!!🥰😘🤩🤩

[@LittleLulubee]

Cherie looks so gorgeous and healthy!! She's an amazing woman ❤️

[@rachealrock3638]

What an inspiration

[@jamesbarker4054]

Tough girls. If you watch live videos of the runaways they would blow 90% of the bands of today off stage! 🎸🤘

[@tedpaszko8274]

100 percent off the stage today

[@johnnyb7834]

love to both

[@Kerbalf]

Holy crap how did you manage to get that on tape! Is it possible to upload it on youtube or something? Jettigre you're a baller.

[@erinarthur4787]

love you girls !! strong women !

[@reethkitchards]

Joan has always been a class act.

[@mikefolkestad277]

Joan Jett and Pat Benatar rock my country world

[@varvorines]

@NarniaFan105 ITs that creative energy from the universe we all have. Some have managed to flow much more of the universal energy through their body that keeps them youthful like Joan.

[@MhicDhuGhaill]

How could she take that as an insult, Joan Jett is hot as Hell and always has been...

[@metaller8]

They're both still hot, but Joan is the only one who still rocks!

[@aletia94]

I LOVED the movie, It was really shocking & moving, even more since I want to be a rockstar :D

[@A_Muzik]

What Joan Jett said at the end has much credence. That's why Stevie Nicks is still living. A plastic surgeon was strong enough to tell her that she had a massive hole in her nose and could have a fatal brain hemorrhage.

[@11vinni11]

AJ Muzik don't believe that story...I recall it was said she could put a hanky up one nostril An come out other side because of the hole....An with medical knowledge, we all have the same hole...people use Nettie pots for allergies An u put it up one nostril an it comes out other one....say yeah, not a true story...An if anyone gets problems from too much coke, it affects the bone up there

[@markarrivi3818]

Love You Always Snow Cat 😘❤😎

[@louielouie22]

Love the blonde look Joan.

[@jamesbrice6619]

Wonder how old they are here?

[@SuperBlankitoTopete]

hey, some knows what show is it in 0:11 1:35 and 1:57, please i wanna know

[@Soralella71]

It's not a disease, it's a habit. Any addiction can be stopped so it's a habit.

[@11vinni11]

Soralella71 educate...what makes a disease a disease is progression to worsen ones health An life an death...addiction has great progression....u people an all your concepts on why it isn't a disease, just shows how badly you been tricked or mislead by the choice concept, in which it has nothing to do with why it's a disease...educate

[@Soralella71]

Sweetie pie, I've had addictions and I've stopped. So I know what an addiction is: a habit.

[@nicmart]

Soralella71 True. And refreshing honesty. It used to be said that nicotine was so powerful that smokers couldn't quit. By now about 50 million Americans have quit, mostly cold turkey.

[@Soralella71]

Exactly. I smoked 30 cigarettes a day for 12 years, went from 30 to zero in one day. I was also drinking (a lot) and stopped cold turkey. I understand it's not easy but it's just a habit. Saying it's a disease is just an excuse for not taking responsibility. I am sorry, I have a disease, can't do anything about it, I have no control. Of course you have control. I never said oh my god I have a disease, I only said " I am a bitch, I should really stop destroying my body".

[@nicmart]

Soralella71 Or it's a label allowing people to be persecuted. "Addict" is not fully human.

[@Heartboy1031]

That's because she didn't want anything to do with the movie & still has never seen it.

[@winfordlewis2596]

she survived...

[@vinniechan]

I just watched film. Blimme as teenage girls they still had so much grown ups to do and back then their producer simply threw them onto the road and let them swim on their own. Frankly, I wudn't be able to handle all that even now let alone when I was a teenager.

[@girly75]

i love joan

[@derekmoody1358]

I was told Joanie has been addicted to heroin for years :( ☹ from a VERY old & current friend of hers... sad. You can...kinda tell. Honestly? She seems high here too

[@storybellz]

As reliable as that sounds, I would have to question the validity of the claims of an old and close friend who reveals subject intimate and disturbing detail about her life. One would think than an old and close friend would be too close to her and too afraid to reveal that. So even though it does seem like she's on something at times, I would chalk that up to marijuana, which she is very open about. I think that she has done heroin in the past probably, but definitely not anymore and not for a long time. Otherwise, I don't think she would still be alive.

[@TheNobleLoyalist]

is that a picture of Corey Haim somewhere around 1min mark or between 1min and 1.40? and if so, why? whats the connection, did Corey and them know eachother?

[@skull330]

PMR It was right around the time he passed away so everyone was talking about it...

[@wilfredmarceaux1334]

I got a question if that's all right.

[@sharonmeade4003]

She WAS inducted into the hall -of-fame.

[@storybellz]

Not when this was done she wasn't. This was from 2010. She wasn't inducted until 2015

[@roxannemoser]

They became self aware at a young age. Cherie barely survived. She was my favorite Runaway. After seeing the movie, Foxes, I believed she had found a better future. She was better than Jodie Foster in that movie.

[@medgell72]

Say what you want about success, but Cherie Currie looks SMOKN!

[@punkistt]

Corey Haim was addicted at some point I suppose but he didn't die of addiction he was really sick when he passed. RIP- Corey

[@nicmart]

xxx1v3tt3xxx Nobody dies of addiction. Chemical toxicity is not addiction.

[@keithm.6650]

Thought the thumbnail was Wayne and Garth.

[@michellereneerickman1022]

What if you get it together, and still no one there. 🙏🙏🙏 up~!!!