Joan Jett to spread her love of rock 'n' roll on tour

Get ready, America. Joan Jett and her Blackhearts are heading out on tour this summer in support of their upcoming greatest hits release, and they still love rock 'n' roll. On four of their dates they'll be joined by Cyndi Lauper and The B-52s. Called the True Colors Tour, the three iconic groups will gallop through Texas and Arizona before parting ways in California.

Jett also recently spoke with AOL Spinner about her life and the history of her independent label, Blackheart Records. Jett speaks her mind on the upcoming election, her experience as a woman living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle during the '70s and how she feels about her upcoming 50th birthday.

Check out the intro to the show Freaks and Geeks (one of the best cancelled television series' ever), which features Jett's "Bad Reputation," then see the dates below the clip:

May
2 - Memphis, Tenn. @ Beale Street Music Festival
21 - Santa Fe, N.M. @ Camel Rock Casino

June
7 - Fairfax, Va. @ Celebrate Fairfax
21 - Houston, Texas @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion (True Colors Tour)
22 - Dallas, Texas @ Superpages.com Center (True Colors Tour)
25 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Dodge Theatre (True Colors Tour)
27 - Alpine, Calif. @ Viejas Casino (True Colors Tour)
28 - El Paso, Texas @ El Paso Downtown Street Festival
29 - Atlanta, Ga. @ Chastain Park Amphitheatre

July
2 - San Rafael, Calif. @ Marin County Fair
3 - Miami, Fla. @ Miccosukee Resort
9 - Calgary, Alberta @ Fort Calgary
12 - Beloit, Wis. @ Beloit Riverfest
19 - Fond Du Lac, Wis. @ Fond Du Lac County Fair
24 - London, Ontario @ Rock The Park
25 - Oswego, N.Y. @ Harborfest
26 - Buffalo, N.Y. @ Gateway Park

August
16 - Louisville, Ky. @ Kentucky State Fair
22 - Niagara Falls, N.Y. @ Seneca Niagara Casino
23 - Syracuse, N.Y. @ New York State Fair
28 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Miller Park
30 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Summerfest Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary

September
6 - Grand Junction, Colo. @ Festival Grounds
22 - Bakersfield, Calif. @ Kern - County Fair

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