In addition to being one of the most notable and important women in rock history, Joan Jett is also widely known for her connection to the feminist movement and her advocacy for women's rights throughout her life and art.
Her past recently sparked questions during an interview with Rolling Stone , because the singer is about to go on tour with Mötley Crüe , Def Leppard , and Poison – some of which are now known for the misogynistic content of certain periods in their careers.
Asked if this affected her, Joan replied: “It’s very prevalent in the history of rock 'n' roll. What I can do as the woman I am is show my face and present an alternative point of view and do it my way. If I had to dismiss every band considered problematic, there wouldn’t be many left. Relax, it’s music.”
Jett also responded to whether he thinks rock music today is less misogynistic than it was in the 80s. “That’s a good question,” he replied. “The bands I listened to weren’t necessarily misogynistic, but I’m talking about guys like Fugazi . I would say it’s not as misogynistic now because of the openness that exists for [bands] to be criticized for it, because there’s an online outcry and people care. That doesn’t change who they are, which can be dangerous. It goes deeper than that. But I think things are changing.”
Joan Jett's tour with Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Poison kicks off on June 16th in Atlanta, Georgia.
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