Letterman | Joan Jett | Roadrunner | 1987

Joan Jett performs "Roadrunner" and chats with Dave on Late Night with David Letterman in 1987

[@mountainhobo]

She was both crazy hot and down to earth at the same time. Not easy to do.

[@catlady8324]

today is not yesterday Still rocking and still hot! 😻

[@dougtinkler3118]

She is not really into guys though.

[@rizwanarasheed]

She is in the "Unicorns Zone" in the hot-crazy matrix.

[@maxwattage6631]

Lemmy would have loved her.if he knew her.

[@Turb0sGaminf]

"was"?

[@davidscott7626]

Joan Jett is the embodiment of what rock & roll is supposed to be. She is also a beautiful woman.

[@LuisRojas-oi5li]

David Scott you’re right about that!!!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

She was cute.....wouldn't call her beautiful.

[@AntonioRodriguez-bi6jm]

Motorcityman Man we all have our Opinions man but I strongly disagree

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@@AntonioRodriguez-bi6jm My point is you see women that look like her walking down the street every day.......nothing special.

[@crowley1907]

@@motorcitymanman7711 damn, point me to where you see women who look like Joan Jett on streets everyday

[@djcease1996]

Joan is literally one of the most natural beauties in the world.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Says her plastic surgeon. 😂

[@gregmartin1757]

Yeah in the 80's... Seen her lately ? Not so pretty .

[@boop8641]

@@gregmartin1757 says the guy who doesn’t have no profile picture of himself lmao eat ass

[@chrisfritz6261]

@@gregmartin1757 We all get old ,but we had a better time than you do

[@stanleymasterson1135]

@@gregmartin1757 She's a hunchback to boot

[@jamesroper4952]

Poor kid probably had a heart attack the moment he realized Joan Jett called him.

[@g.tucker8682]

I bartended in a huge three-level nightclub in the 80s, and management decided to book live acts once a month to bring in fresh crowds. First and biggest act was JJ&BH. They ran a tight ship, professional and well organized. Only a couple of roadies, so the band pitched in to help set up gear. Every single person was polite, approachable, and hard working. They clearly just wanted to have a great, entertaining, no-drama show. So nice.

[@hauntedhighway2166]

The way it ought to be....

[@carter358]

That's what separates the survivors from the wash outs in that business. The ones who really wanna make it do the work. The wash outs always have excuses.

[@terryduffield5860]

Masquerades in Atlanta?

[@jamesbrice6619]

That's the way Tracy Bonham was. She set her gig up and had one guy there playing cello. She was doing a sports bar gig in Austin and I talked with her for a couple of hours before she performed.

[@lontegels8780]

In the 1990’s at Shades (small club) in Orange Park Fl the band was more than an hour late getting started. A group of us got a little rowdy. Nothing serious. Their bouncers removed us. The cost of a ticket was only $10-15 . I never got close enough to see her again. It’s not too late Joan? I’m still a fan . I held onto my original Runaway albums.

[@transientclassic6698]

She's so personable. Bad ass rocker chick but also a sweetheart.

[@KatVan120]

You mean a Blackheart ;)

[@lewispalen6530]

Awesome!!!

[@bubbercakes528]

Just a kickass lady! She didn’t get anywhere near the respect she deserved! Her music always makes me smile! The epitome of a true rocker!

[@glenn6583]

You go Joan!

[@MegaPerson012345]

Joan's eyeshadow is always the best!

[@adagiogirl1]

I remember listening to her when i was like 13 and had suchhhhhhh a crush...still do!!! She's hot af!!

[@eniisakaj8918]

Is that marilyn in your profile pic?

[@ArnoldwilliamDow]

same!

[@motorcitymanman7711]

She was sexy Hot! Doesn't like guys though I hear.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Damn Dave punch those numbers a little harder!! 😁

[@reggiekrager5411]

@@motorcitymanman7711 She s bisexual.

[@J-BiRTH]

Some say Joan's still looking for Dwayne the Wildman to this day.

[@rebradroot]

Nah.

[@davidarwood6264]

She's not into Dewayne or any dudes. Not even back then.

[@DrDeath26]

So cool that she would actually call her fans! Gotta love *Joan Jett*!!!

[@nightmareshift_]

I love her dead-pan voice and how she kind of rants when she sings. What a legend!

[@wearesilver22]

I melted when she smiled x_x

[@Awetopsy1703]

my teenage crush , im so glad she was here in my world to make it a better place

[@gsdfan8455]

Lucky enough to see her live three different times in the 80’s, great shows, all of them

[@robertthomas5736]

I was Fortunate Enough to See Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, At Summerfest, in Milwaukee Wisconsin on The Lakefront

[@gsdfan8455]

@@robertthomas5736 she always put on a rocking show.

[@rabbakahn]

I saw her in San Francisco and Reno in the 80s. Great shows.

[@garywagner3653]

Envy!!!😎🤟

[@penzotoko6619]

@@robertthomas5736 I was also at a Summerfest show of hers...front row and it was glorious. Those were the days!

[@mrtulipeater]

She knew how to please the fans. She’s a business woman. Eyeliner and no lipstick. Out to conquer the world.

[@SpencerDavis2000]

she is so mesmerizing without even trying. she still is :-)

[@KevinHope-dk1uy]

I just took a trip back to the 80s man that girl was 🥵

[@electrominded8372]

The 80's were the best decade of modern history!!!!

[@Jon_from_LI]

Here we are 34 years later and she's STILL kicking ass and taking no shit from anyone. Just saw her live on Long Island the other day.

[@candaceenicole]

The eye contact with the camera god damn 😍

[@SteveAubrey1762]

I have been a die-hard Joan Jett fan since 1980. Absolutely love her, her music, and her style!

[@pointnozzleaway]

man, she has got some sexy eyes !

[@YaakovBuchner]

I think of her as the female Billy Idol

[@markme4]

@@YaakovBuchner Oh i thought it was Billy Idol

[@denissegoatcher-avila3113]

They seem to pierce right through ya.

[@bellasue02]

Bedroom eyes. I think they call them. Billy idols eyes unbelievable too

[@lus_9743]

Huh?

[@justiningram9341]

I absolutely love Joan Jett, and even though she is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I feel she is still underrated... she is an icon and a true living legend.. AND STILL PERFORMING!!! We are lucky to have her in our world! ❤

[@hdrmobile6068]

Just saw her tonight opening for Alanis Morissette. Fantastic set

[@vanity68]

Love Joan!! I touched her hand at a concert and I was star struck!! Lol. Loved her for years.

[@brynnamae8863]

I would never wash my hand again. You’re so lucky!

[@vanity68]

@@brynnamae8863 I was so happy lol.

[@richardmundt7854]

I remember her performing for all the Sailors and Marines stationed in Okinawa on the 4th of July back in 2003. It was hot and humid so she took her top off. I still remember her stopping the music and telling all the Sailors and Marines "thank you for protecting our freedom". I bet you'd never hear that kind of patriotism out of any musical performer nowadays.

[@jamesroper4952]

I love the energy she brings to her songs. So fucking awesome, one of the many reasons why she's one of my rock n' roll musicians. Nobody can play or sing a song like Joan Jett.

[@germanenglishengineer2054]

If you appreciate and love what you do, then the creativity within yourself will be delivered.

[@path2304]

She looked fantastic then and still does to this day. Love Joan...The Goddess of Rock and Roll

[@dbateman]

I never realized how much Aubrey Plaza reminds me of Joan Jett.

[@GeeTrieste]

Yup. Now that you mention it, I get the same vibe; Jett is more a force to be reckoned with tho :-)

[@ArelisErica]

Those eyes that smile and voice.

[@rosenovarocks]

I would have a heart attack if Joan called me 😍

[@juliehowley2944]

rosenovarocks A “Black Heart” attack!

[@kennethsizer6217]

100%

[@claucara-joanjettfan3984]

Yep

[@johnny-r]

I was a Runaways fan back when it all started. It's great to see that Joan and Lita are still rocking in their own unique ways. Cherie, the last I saw, was using chainsaws to make wood sculptures. RIP Sandy.

[@KeithTheKing]

Congrats to Joan and Ricky on getting into the Hall Of Fame! Rock n roll is alive and well.

[@aceharrison5221]

WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HER SPEAKING VOICE ITS SO- 🥵

[@MannyN420]

I sweat when she smiles at the camera when singing. ❤❤❤

[@liz7405]

I am 49 yrs old and I STILL have a crush on her, it started when I was 12, My husband said if he has to share his life with my phantom girl thats cool lol

[@ida4337]

I love that!!

[@mitzistanford9201]

My female crush too 🥰 Those eyes just draw you in and keep you hypnotized.

[@sharonthompson672]

Grrl crush 🙂👍

[@TheProletariat.]

Well... I wouldn't had been 17.. but I'm certain my 9 or 10 year old self sent Joan Jett at least once!!! Lol! I was so stoked after I got signed up in the Joan Jett fan club!!! I remember when those amazing large photos of my favorite rock star showed up with a guitar pick and wallet size photo for what I believe was the photo she used on the Dirty Deeds album cover??? She has her fingers tucked into her shirt!!! Oh my 4th grade self was in love like nobody's business!!!! Lol! She was one of if not the first rock concert I'd ever been to. My dad took me. Must had been around 1987 or 88.. was in Rochester Minnesota!!! God I loved JJ and the Blackhearts!!!

[@smollande]

Saw then round the same time too. Was 17 and totally blown away by the crunchy guitar rhythm. Then crimson and clover filled the entire stadium. Made a bootleg and played that tape over and over after the show. It was so awesome just wished I had money for a tee shirt to remember the gig by.

[@joibenjamin2223]

She's so chill! I love it!

[@jopestv1063]

I LOVE JOAN JETT AS MUCH AS I LOVE ROCK'N'ROLL

[@user-io3th6lo9t]

Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers eh? That is pure primal rock and roll a perfect cover for Joan to do.

[@billherbert4961]

My guitar hero, and such perfect punk rock voice. And a great cover.

[@Buddycoop1]

I bought all her old albums. Lots of good songs you never hear. Very impressed. Friends saw her live and thought she was great. This was when Letterman was great before he went corporate at CBS in '93.

[@BrianRPaterson]

What a talent. Hard to believe she had trouble finding a label after the Runaways broke up.

[@lalee329]

She's so beautiful. I love Joan Jett. There will never be another Joan... 80's rocked!

[@peliche77]

Joan Jett is pure rock and roll.... Her look, her attitude... Everything! I love her 🤟🏻😜🤟🏻😍🎸😎

[@carolinastringband]

Paul is the man! It doesn't matter what music, or who-he just loves jammin'!

[@carmadefries3729]

I turn 50 in one month. Joan Jett was my 2nd, 4th, and 7th concert. I wanted to be her. 💯🤘🏽❤🎸🥁🎶

[@dukecraig2402]

Happy birthday Carma.

[@845callaway]

Joan Jett..perfect mix of New York attitude with that great, timeless voice!!!

[@izzynutz2000]

I meant Joan Jett years ago backstage at one of her concerts at six flags in St Louis stood there and talked to her for a good 15 minutes one of the best days of my life what an awesome chick 😍😍😍😍😍😜😜😜

[@joanjett5546]

😊😊Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏

[@davidziemann9653]

Her eyes still to this day do something to me I can't explain. Just gorgeous.

[@petergoesinya636]

RIP Alan Merrill. He was the writer of, and lead singer on, the first released version of the song "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was recorded by his band the Arrows in 1975. The song became a breakthrough hit for Joan Jett in 1982.

[@zamiel3]

Joan Jett, one of the few people I would like to meet.

[@mondosci]

I LOVE Joan Jet . . . always have, always will!

[@williamboyer2315]

The David Letterman show at it's best! Man that brought back memories. Dave and Paul were amazing!

[@giggles7179]

She is the nicest person I have ever met! She is the hardest most dedicated most skilled artist EVER!!

[@sammysouth8372]

she’s 21 here certainly not a kid. i love her authentic personality

[@allendracabal0819]

That's incredible! Or at least it would be if it were true. She is 28 here.

[@itkojecockot]

back when Joan Jett was a guest on a mainstream TV show....... THOSE were the times

[@arthurwiddows2071]

She is so Beautiful!

[@kleinthomas8267]

Yes!!

[@cameronidk2]

Joan Jett is and was something Special

[@chargalant]

Those eyes!

[@bobstewart8032]

My older sister introduced me to the music of Joan Jett when she was in college from 1980 to 82. I loved her music and her. What boy back in the early 80s didn't have a crush on Joan Jett? She was and is absolutely beautiful and sexy, wearing leather and could rock!!

[@Souljaofpeace]

She's stunning here, and heroes to many

[@benmiddleton9984]

Such an awesome lady. She's still playing shows today in 2022

[@Dogsrule777]

So cool seeing Paul singing on backups! She’s is so tough and timeless. 💪🏽

[@ladyhonor822]

SHE IS AN ICON FOREVER ♾️🌎🌹 Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲 AMEN ☦️🙏😇❤️

[@1sandinista]

I love Joan Jett. She is bad ass and a true rocker. I also like the Runaways. It's too bad they had to break up. But I am happy Joan Jett had a Hall of Fame career. She is also hot.

[@dollarrecordswithjosh795]

I wish she would put Roadrunner back into her set - It was one of my favorites.

[@waltermameli2026]

Joan Jett will always be Rock n Roll's Light Of Day.....Presence Personified on Stage.....

[@righteousrat]

What an awesome performance

[@mojolightnin6846]

She is freakin awesome.

[@monsterfetus6375]

Such a cute laugh

[@kleinthomas8267]

I totally agree🖤🖤

[@germanenglishengineer2054]

Good sound. Absolutely stunning work Joan did with her rock band here.

[@arcas8423]

Always one of my favorites.

[@darrynbretzke8949]

I’ve been following Joan Jett for many many years even back when she was with the girl band the runaways she’s been around a long time and still follow her today same with her all the queen of rock Susie Quatro who is the queen of queens of rock

[@joibenjamin2223]

Everytime he touched her chair I thought he was grabbing her leg 😅

[@annwrog]

🎼 Everytime he touched her chair...🎶 ~lol

[@cocopops4974]

Joi Benjamin Bwahahaha same here 😂😂😂😂

[@jhaeck1]

i thought the same thing.....hahahahhah

[@bellasue02]

@@jhaeck1 and then saying your just a kid. I thought you were older.😂😂

[@MissAmyJWeaver]

Creepy

[@scottlund4562]

I think what she does now for aspiring musicians is added proof of why we have always believed in her awesome soul.

[@brookegoslin]

Joan Jett Is My Favourite Female Rocker . Intelligence Talent & Heart Of Gold All Wrapped Up In One .

[@ladypalomino3151]

Love Joan Jett, she is true Rock N Roll. A beautiful lady who is tough too.

[@im1who84u]

To bad "Dave the Wild Man" missed out talking to Joan Jett on the Letterman show. I bet he's kicking himself ever since.

[@dkelly26666]

He'd passed out from the excitement, LOL.

[@StevenC32]

Or perhaps he was too embarrassed to come to the phone after composing such a cheesy letter to Joan Jett.

[@feltyb]

Chick rocked...end of story

[@levinmoser4001]

Felton Berrios Joan has always rocked covers. She's a great girl rhythm player, but Lita Ford is the greatest female lead guitarist. Joan's talent is awesome, except writing. She's been basically the best ever tribute to the bands she covered. I'm sure now she regrets the Gary Glitter covers she did.

[@KindnessandPeace]

She still rocks!

[@denissegoatcher-avila3113]

@@KindnessandPeace I will be seeing her with Heart in their Love Alive tour next Wed. in Phoenix, AZ for the 1st time. So excited!

[@toms4442]

she's just a great rhythm guitar player! I think VH1 and Rolling Stone magazine came up with a list of the hundred greatest guitar players of all time Joan Jett was number 3 behind John Lennon and number 1 was Chuck Berry. I think that says it all!

[@zendean5207]

I love that she did that song. And I love what she did with the song.

[@joanjett5546]

😊😊Hi there Thanks for your love and support that has brought me this far, it has been a hard time for me going through this but your love and support keeps me going and standing strong in this difficult times. I do read your heartwarming comments and I truly appreciate all you’ve done for me throughout the years. It’s a season of love😍❤️❤️ for me and so I decided to put a smile on the faces of my fans by going through my KZbin channel and checking out on my fans, so I can get to communicate with my fans better through discussion of depth and humor listening to o and criticism of my career.💞💞🙏

[@jonsm114]

Met her backstage back in 83 in St. Louis , she opened for the police. Very friendly and a delightful personality.

[@kathykb8123]

I met her in 86. Backstage pass as well. Pictures, autographs, conversation. Great time!

[@josephscattonsr3267]

JOAN JETT IS A ROCK ICON AND A BEAUTIFUL LADY

[@tud1366]

In 1987, the area code 219 was northeastern Indiana!!!!

[@nstruebluey39]

Still is

[@josephbuehl9429]

For me Joan Jett is the original rock and roll,, female or male she is a rock and roll star

[@danmiller4725]

Can't believe I missed Joan Jett all these years. I am 77yrs old and was living in a coop on Maxwell Street in 1987 and met a lot of Deadheads who'd camp out as they followed the band on tour. Maybe Joan was never in Chicago. I wasn't really a rock fan until today seeing Joan on Letterman. Wow what a knockout gorgeous lady! So sorry I didn't follow her ..

[@iacheson]

The only reason I googled Joan Jett is because of Kristin Stewart which brought me to KZbin...Wow, Joan Jett is beautiful, flawless complexion...I've listened to songs like Crimson & Clover..electrifying performer!

[@tonydecker9206]

I love her smile her voice she sexy woman. Wish i could see here in concert

[@BonnieK80]

What a voice, musician, and songwriter!!! Rock and Roll has been her soul since the day she was born🤘🔥🖤

[@brynnamae8863]

Joan is such a huge inspiration to me. She’s so fucking cool!

[@kcroz5319]

All hail THE QUEEN !!

[@cheresmith5188]

The Queen of Rock n 🎸 Roll .

[@annekaelliot5417]

Correct Miss Jett was 29 in 1987. Born 11th September 1958. Now 61 years old.

[@storybellz]

Actually, you made her 11 days older than she is (she was born on the 22nd).

[@Aeis_Kalt]

Joan goes so far to make her fans feel good about being her fans. This is why her fan-base is so devoted. That, and she just kicks ass.

[@JamesBond-fg6bt]

damn...David Letterman has been AROUND

[@scottmasson3039]

She is so gorgeous.

[@lisztomaniacgirl]

Her voice

[@JohnnyNation]

Never really took her seriously untill I saw her live twice/ incredible shows !!!###

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Have always loved her music and her passion for it.

[@burtblahnik6074]

One of the coolest ladies on the planet and beautiful !