Inspirational Tough Girl: Joan Jett

I was eleven when Joan Jett's anthemic cover of "I Love Rock-n-Roll" became a huge hit in 1982. I remember trying to perfect my own version of her raw, "Aaaooowww," in the song. She was both bad-ass and fun.

With its minimalist, raw pop rock sensiblity, the song holds up remarkably well. As an adult, I am impressed by the in-charge attitude Jett takes. She's taking that boy home, where they can be alowooowoone, and it's her decision.