Alan Merrill was an American vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, actor and model. In the early 1970s, Merrill was one of the first resident westerners to achieve pop star status in Japan. He was the writer of, and lead singer on, the first released version of the song 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll', which was recorded by the Arrows in 1975. The song became a breakthrough hit for Joan Jett in 1982.
Instruments: Voice • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Harmonica
Genres: Rock Music
Occupations: singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist, film actor