The follow your dreams thing is really important because so many people are railroaded into taking other paths by their family, their friends, people who should be supportive going, 'What are you talking about?' Even just seemingly regular career paths, but if it's not what people expect for you they kind of react funny.

On September 27 2011 it was announced that Jett was a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2012; Joan Jett was ultimately passed over. At Cal Ripken Jr. She took some guitar lessons but quit soon after when the instructor kept trying to teach her folk songs.

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin; September 22 1958) is an American rock guitarist singer songwriter producer and occasional actress best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts including their hit cover "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1 1982 as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover" "I Hate Myself for Loving You" "Do You Want to Touch Me" "Light of Day" "Love Is All Around" and "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold and Joan Jett has been referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" many times during her career.