10 Facts About ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll Songwriter Alan Merrill | Indigo Music

Alan Merrill, who co-wrote and sang the original version of the classic track I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll passed away on March 29, 2020, at age of 69 after contracting the deadly coronavirus. I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll became a global hit for Joan Jett in 1982 and has been covered by artists ranging from Britney Spears to Weird Al Yankovic. Alan Merrill, who was born Allan Preston Sachs in New York, had a long and varied career as a musician. We take a look at 10 interesting facts of The Arrows’ front-man Alan Merrill.