Kenneth Benjamin Laguna is a renowned American songwriter, record producer, and musician, whose professional endeavors have been deeply intertwined with those of the iconic Joan Jett. In the early 1980s, Laguna co-founded the influential independent record label Blackheart Records alongside Jett, a partnership that would endure for decades to come.
Throughout his career, Laguna has continued to collaborate with Jett in various capacities, including as a performer, producer, and manager, on her subsequent albums and tours. Furthermore, he served as the Executive Producer on the 2010 film The Runaways, a biographical drama that explores the early days of Jett's pioneering rock band.
This impressive body of work has culminated in Laguna's induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring influence within the music industry. On April 18, 2015, Laguna, along with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, was honored with this esteemed recognition, a fitting tribute to his tireless efforts and dedication to his craft.
