Joan Jett and the Blackhearts "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" In the early 1980s, Joan Jett emerged as a bold, unapologetic force in rock music. With her band The Blackhearts, she released "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" in 1981—a cover of a lesser-known 1975 track by British band The Arrows. While the original had modest success, Jett's version became a cultural phenomenon and established her as a rock icon. Fusing raw energy, punk attitude, and mainstream appeal, the song resonated with a wide audience, cementing its place in rock history. Song Overview "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" is a gritty, ...