Take home the rebel spirit of rock 'n roll! Bid to win this Joan Jett signed Epiphone SG electric guitar!
"I feel it's my job to carry the torch." -- Joan Jett
Joan Jett’s Story: Joan Jett is a trailblazer and musical icon who grew up in a world that told her girls don't play rock 'n roll. Jett smashed every stereotype, glass ceiling, and slammed door. She co-founded the all-female rock band The Runways while just a teenager. Jett later formed Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, started her own record label (after 20+ labels turned her down), became a multi-platinum selling artist, and earned the title Godmother of Punk. Dubbed the Original Riot Grrrl, Jett produced bands like Bikini Kill-- with many from the movement crediting her as an inspiration. She was also the executive producer of the film The Runaways and was the main subject of the documentary Bad Reputation. In 2015, Joan Jett was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The Guitar's Story: Joan Jett learned that the documentary Bad Reputation was Thea Wood's inspiration for founding Herizon Music Foundation and its podcast "Backstage Chats with Women in Music." In the spirit of uplifting the next generation of women in music, Jett signed this Epiphone SG electric guitar. The autograph reads, "Thanks for supporting Backstage Chats! Rock this sucker! Love, Joan Jett" Blackheart Records provided a letter of authenticity, including some cool swag -- a tote bag, t-shirt (mens large), a copy of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts "Greatest Hits" CD, and some guitar picks.
The guitar is signed on the body with a metallic Sharpie for staying power. That little smudge on the signature is probably from Joan's arm-- she is left handed. The guitar was originally slated for auction at SXSW 2020, which was cancelled due to the pandemic. Then, it was scheduled for auction at a Joan Jett concert, again cancelled due to the pandemic.
Like Jett, we didn't give up! We hope *you* are the star in the next chapter of this guitar's unique story. Bid today and join our family of dreamers, rule breakers, and rock stars!
Swag from Blackheart Records, including: -- T-shirt -- Tote bag -- Greatest Hits CD -- Guitar picks, Letter of Authenticity from Blackheart Records.
A huge thank you to Gibson Brands and Strait Music for making this auction possible.