September 22

 David Coverdale

September 22, 1951

David Coverdale became the lead singer of Deep Purple in 1973, replacing Ian Gillan and appearing on the albums Burn, Stormbringer, and Come Taste the Band. His blues-influenced vocals helped shape the band's sound during its final years before the group disbanded in 1976.

After releasing the solo albums White Snake and Northwinds, Coverdale formed Whitesnake in 1978. The group developed from a blues-rock band into one of the most successful hard rock acts of the 1980s with albums such as Ready an' Willing, Come an' Get It, Slide It In, and Whitesnake. He remained the band's only constant member throughout its history.

Coverdale also recorded the 1993 album Coverdale-Page with Jimmy Page and continued leading Whitesnake through reunions and new releases for many years. He retired from music in 2025.

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Joan Jett

September 22, 1958

Born Joan Marie Larkin, Joan Jett co-founded The Runaways in 1975 and served as the group's rhythm guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter through 1979. After the band disbanded, she launched a solo career and formed Joan Jett and the Blackhearts in 1979. She also co-founded Blackheart Records in 1980 after struggling to find a label willing to release her music.

Jett reached a wider audience with the 1981 album I Love Rock 'n Roll, which featured the hit title track. Throughout the 1980s, she continued recording and touring with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, scoring additional hits with "Crimson and Clover," "I Hate Myself for Loving You," and other releases. Her guitar playing, songwriting, and determination to build an independent career made her one of the most recognizable figures in rock music.

She remains active in music in 2026.

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