1982 Hit Ranked ‘Best Rock Song of All Time’ Became a Timeless Classic

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ 1982 smash has been ranked the "Best Rock Song of All Time" by Entertainment Weekly, a fitting ...
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The Number Ones: Joan Jett And The Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘N Roll”

A hard, deliberate snare roll. A sudden, thunderous power chord. A drum beat that sounds like a stadium full of football fans stomping in unison. And then a voice -- strong, androgynous, raspy, ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1951, the Singer-Songwriter and Guitarist Behind the Most Famous Tribute To Rock and Roll of All Time

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Alan Merrill was the brain behind "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", and he was born on this day in 1951 ...

1982 Rock Hit Ranked ‘Best Song of All Time’ Still Defines a Generation

A legendary 1982 rock anthem has officially been named the greatest rock song of all time. Here’s which track claimed the top spot — and why it still resonates decades later.
American Songwriter

The Band That Almost Permanently Halted the Creation of Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”

Joan Jett was one of the biggest rock ‘n’ rollers of the ’80s. She procured several hit songs, awards, and had a steadfast fan base that rivaled some of the biggest bands of the decade. Her 1982 No. 1 ...