Joan Jett
Joan Jett didn't pretend to be a rockstar, she was born as one. She oozed confidence and spouted radical feminist jams that are still sung by even the most conservative types today. She was the first musician to have an all-female band in her power-pop group. Without Joan Jett, we wouldn't have songs like "I Love Rock & Roll" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You." Her persona on stage was erratic and animated, similar to the other male rockstars at the time, just a little more impressively female.
Elvis Presley
Elvis was the original heartthrob, the original youthful crooner, and the King of Rock and Roll. He usually performed alone and belted out diverse tunes, ranging from rock and roll to gospel and beautiful love songs. There is a reason people still consider Elvis the King of Rock and Roll because he was and always will be.
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