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4 days ago
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Legendary Rock Goddess, 66, Ageless Beauty and Timeless Performance Has Fans Stunned She's 'Still a Baddie'
Legendary Rock Goddess, 66, Ageless Beauty and Timeless Performance Has Fans Stunned She's 'Still a Baddie' originally appeared on Parade. Some artists get better with age, and Joan Jett just proved that rock and roll truly is timeless with a TikTok comparison that has fans absolutely losing their minds. The 66-year-old "Godmother of Punk" shared a stunning then-and-now video that showcases not just her ageless beauty, but her incredibly preserved – and some say improved – vocal power. The side-by-side comparison features Jett performing "Bad Reputation" in 1980 versus 2025, and the results are nothing short of extraordinary. Fans were quick to notice that the rock goddess doesn't just look incredible for 66 – she actually sounds better than ever, with many commenting that her voice has gained a richer, more powerful quality over the decades. "Damn, she may actually sound better now than before," wrote one amazed fan, perfectly capturing what everyone was thinking. The overwhelming response highlighted something remarkable: Joan Jett hasn't just maintained her legendary status, she's somehow enhanced it. Her voice carries more depth and authority while retaining that signature rebellious edge that made her famous. What makes this comparison particularly stunning is how effortlessly Jett commands the same song across 45 years. Her stage presence remains magnetic, her energy unchanged, and her rock goddess status more secure than ever. Fans couldn't help but declare she's "still a baddie" – modern slang that perfectly captures her enduring cool factor. The Penn Wynne, Pennsylvania native has always defied expectations, from co-founding the all-female punk band The Runaways at just 17 to building a solo career that spans nearly five decades. Her rebellious image and three-chord guitar style broke barriers in the male-dominated rock world, earning her the title "Godmother of Punk." Comments poured in from fans marveling at her timeless appeal. "She aged like fine wine," noted one supporter, while another declared, "Nobody rocks harder than Joan Jett." The consensus was clear: this is what rock royalty looks like at ability to remain relevant and powerful across generations speaks to more than just good genes or careful maintenance. Her authenticity and genuine love for rock music have kept her connected to the energy that made her famous, proving that passion is the ultimate fountain of youth. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 For a generation of women who grew up seeing Jett break rules and shatter glass ceilings, this TikTok serves as inspiration that power, beauty, and badass energy have no expiration date. Legendary Rock Goddess, 66, Ageless Beauty and Timeless Performance Has Fans Stunned She's 'Still a Baddie' first appeared on Parade on Aug 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Extra.ie
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
On this day in 1977: Thin Lizzy released 'Dancing in the Moonlight (It's Caught Me in Its Spotlight)'
On July 29, 1977, Thin Lizzy released 'Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In Its Spotlight)' – a 'delicious evocation of life as a teenager, coming of age in Dublin during the 1960s,' as Hot Press editor Niall Stokes once described it. The single went on to feature on the band's acclaimed eighth album, Bad Reputation, which they produced with the legendary Tony Visconti, and released that September. To mark 'Dancing in the Moonlight's anniversary, we're sharing some special reflections on the track… 'We were 16 when we formed the band, and we were trying to learn other people's songs – and we weren't very good at it. Occasionally, one would speak to us. I remember us trying to work out 'Don't Believe A Word', and I couldn't understand exactly what he meant. 'Don't believe me when I tell ya/Not a word of this is true/Don't believe me when I tell ya/I'm in love with you' – just a great lyric device. We tried playing that, just murdered that one. 'They were such good songs to murder. 'The Boys Are Back In Town', we murdered that one. We still play that one in soundcheck. 'Dancing In The Moonlight', we play that one in soundcheck too, that's so beautiful. So Van Morrison… '…People always refer to [the line in 'Dancing In The Moonlight'] 'chocolate stains on my pants'. There's a lot of reference to the cinema in his lyrics and going to the cinema. I think that actually formed his view of the world, the way he talks about the Stella in 'Shades Of A Blue Orphanage'. And, yeah, a poetic spirit through and through.' 'That one took a bit of time. That's the third version of it. It started to develop its own atmosphere, and then I realised that the best thing was to pull the vocal right back. To me, it's like you're singing it to yourself on that walk home; there's much more solitude in the song. The lyrics are just incredible, it's one evocative image after the next. 'People forget that side of Phil Lynott. They see the guy in the leather pants playing the bass, but they forget how great he was at writing lyrics. I think that's why I've always identified with him. There was this real loner at the heart of it all.' 'There may have been many Phil Lynotts, but any Dubliner must always come back to one memory that will forever celebrate and redeem him. The sight of Lynott and Thin Lizzy that 1977 night in Dalymount Park when he and his band were momentarily kings of the city and we all left beneath the blessing of the floodlights, internally singing 'Dancing in the Moonlight'…'
