It’s hard to believe that Jack FM has been on the air nine years—ever since 2005—but as the sound of what KROQ used to be when it was actually good, Jack became the haven for people who not only prefer classic alt music, but who also cringe at insipid DJ babbling (Kevin and Bean. Not you, Lisa May, we love you). At Jack’s 9th show, you’ll get to hear some of the yesteryear alt rock that refuses to go quietly into the night, featuring Joan Jett, the queen of leather pants and stud bracelets. Jett can still rip up an amphitheater, and gets some help from the Violent Femmes, Naked Eyes, Bow Wow Wow (we forever covet “Aphrodisiac”), and the amazing Billy Squire, whose “My Kinda Lover” and “In the Dark” really need to be added into Jack’s rotation. (We know—no requests!). Collective Soul also snuck into the show like twirling '90s hippie chick, but whatever—anything Jack can do, no one really does any better. We’re in.
Sat., Sept. 20, 5:25 p.m., 2014
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