On This Day January 19 1982 - I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Became the Number One Song in America

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On This Day January 19 1982 - I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Became the Number One Song in America.

On this day January 19 1982, I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts became the number one song in America, cementing its place as one of the defining rock anthems of the decade. The song delivered a raw confident sound driven by gritty guitar riffs and a fearless vocal performance that cut through pop dominated radio.

I Love Rock n Roll reflected the early 1980s resurgence of straightforward...

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