It's a Joan Jett Thang
Joan Jett brings up the young-and-comers.
By Kate X Messer, 6:12AM, Sat. Mar. 17, 2007
But it's all about the music. Joan introduced (see below) bands from her Blackheart label, including Girl in a Coma, the Dollyrots, and the Vacancies.
Nina Diaz's (Girl in a Coma) smoky vocals coat the Emo's faithful (photo by KXM)
The Dollyrot's Kelly Ogden cranks out her "Brand New Rollerskate" (photo by KXM)
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