The mutual love of simple, good-time beat music brought Kenny, Meryl and Joan together the result was Jett's first solo album, Bad Reputation. Kenny was no stranger to the music business, having written, produced, and/or performed (with Ritchie Cordell) eighteen international hits for The Ohio Express, Tommy James & the Shondells, Jay & the Americans, and The 1910 Fruitgum Company. In 1979, Joan Jett met Meryl and Kenny Laguna. But the band shattered male/female stereotypes, and paved the way for other female musicians. Joan played fierce rhythm guitar and wrote much of the group's material, including " I Love Playing With Fire," " Wait For Me," and their Japanese Number One hit, " Cherry Bomb." The Runaways' music and attitude shocked many people at the time. The Runaways released a half-dozen LPs and toured the world for three years. The History: In 1975, Joan Jett formed The Runaways, the first all-girl rock and roll band. Up Your Alley's got The Stooges' 1969 bow-wowser, " I Wanna Be Your Dog," and Chuck Berry's little-known post-prison gem, " Tulane." The Songs: Nine originals, including the first single, " I Hate Myself For Loving You." Other great cuts: " Ridin' With James Dean" (a soaring salute to aimless individualism) " I Still Dream About You" (reminiscent of Joan Jett circa 1980) " Little Liar" and " You Want In, I Want Out." Of course, no Joan Jett album would be complete without a couple of choice cover tunes. Featuring Joan Jett (vocals, guitar), Ricky Byrd (guitar), Kasim Sulton (bass), and Thommy Price (drums). The Players: JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, one of the world's toughest and purest rock and roll bands. The Album: UP YOUR ALLEY, on CBS Associated/Blackheart Records. Up Your Alley Press Kit, 1988 The following is the original text and photos from Blackheart Record's Press Kit for "Up Your Alley" sent to media outlets in 1988: Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Bad Reputation Nation
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