Starting at 16, the future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer debuted with The Runaways, an all-girl band breaking gender barriers in rock music. After 23 record label rejections, she never gave up. Instead, Joan Jett co-founded Blackheart Records, building it into a music powerhouse in the entertainment industry, according to Open Culture.

Her historic journey through rock music includes eight platinum and gold records and nine Top 40 singles. Chart-topping hits like “Bad Reputation” and “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” launched her into superstardom.

50 years later, Joan Jett still makes music. She released a digital-only EP, “Mindsets,” in 2023, following her acoustic album “Changeup” in 2022. The documentary “Bad Reputation,” showcasing her inspiring life and career, received critical acclaim at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

The upcoming Las Vegas run marks her return to performing live after focusing on studio work. Don’t miss your chance to watch the Queen of Rock and Roll on the big stage.

The shows kick off at 8:30 p.m. on June 13, 14, 18, 20, and 21. Dedicated fans can get early access to tickets starting December 11 through HouseofBlues.com/LasVegas, MandalayBay.com, or Ticketmaster.com. Next month’s ticket release will include all the details about pricing and VIP packages.