Listening to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' new album "Sinners" and pleased to report that she hasn't mellowed with age. Good, catchy rock with plenty of attitude. Plus, from what I've seen Joan is looking fantastic for her age, which is variously reported as 42, 45 and 47. Apparently they are on tour this summer. Rock on, sister!
I am completely obsessed with Gram. It all started with the Emmylou Harris-produced tribute CD "Return of the Greivous Angel" (a great place to start -- an accessible place to ease into his style and songwriting) but I quickly moved on to all of his original material. He was a genius songwriter and one of the most emotive singers I have ever heard. But his story was always shrouded in myster...