Heart's 1979 Concert History

Heart is an American rock band formed in 1970 in Seattle, Washington, by Steve Fossen (bass guitar), Roger Fisher (guitar), David Belzer (keyboards), and Jeff Johnson (drums). It evolved from an existing band, White Heart. The vocalists for Heart are sisters Ann Wilson (lead vocals, flute, guitar) and Nancy Wilson (vocals, guitar, mandolin). Heart has sold over 35 million records worldwide and has placed top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990 and 2010s. Heart was ranked number 57 on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock". In 2013, Heart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 26, 1979
R U S H Texxas Jam #1 1979
R U S H / Foghat / Pat Travers Band / Billy Thorpe / Heart / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Point Blank / Little River Band
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 22, 1979
Heart
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Stampede Corral Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Aug 19, 1979
Heart / Nick Gilder
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PNE Stadium Vancouver
Aug 11, 1979
The Beach Boys / Heart
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Aloha Stadium Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 11, 1979
Jul 01, 1979
Heart Cotton Bowl Stadium Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 17, 1979
Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / Bob Welch / Sammy Hagar / Missouri

Summer Rock 1979

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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jun 16, 1979
Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / UFO / The Rockets

Colorada Sunday Jam #2

Mile High Stadium Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 10, 1979
First Annual Day of Rock and Roll
Granati Brothers / Sammy Hagar / Boston / Van Halen / Heart / Nazareth / Blue Öyster Cult
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Louisiana Super Dome New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicates for Jun 10, 1979
Jun 09, 1979
Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II)
Blue Öyster Cult / Heart / Boston / Van Halen / Nazareth / Sammy Hagar / TKO
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 08, 1979
Texxas Jam
TKO / Sammy Hagar / Nazareth / Van Halen / Boston / Heart / Blue Oyster Cult
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Jun 03, 1979
AC/DC / UFO / TKO / NAZARETH / HEART
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John O'Donnell Stadium Davenport, Iowa, United States
Jun 02, 1979
AC/DC / Heart / Nazareth / U.F.O. / Tko

Mississippi River Jam II 1979

John O'Donnell Stadium Rockford, Illinois, United States
Jun 01, 1979
Texxas World Music Festival (Texas Jam II)
TKO / Sammy Hagar / Nazareth / Van Halen / Boston / Heart / Blue Oyster Cult
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Cotton Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
May 30, 1979
Heart

Dog and Butterfly

St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
May 29, 1979
Heart / Tko Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Feb 25, 1979
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St. John Arena Columbus, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 25, 1979
Feb 22, 1979
Heart / Exile
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Athletic & Convocation Center, University Of Notre Dame Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
Feb 21, 1979
Heart

Dog & Butterfly Tour

SIU Arena Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Feb 17, 1979
Heart
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Assembly Hall Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Feb 16, 1979
Heart / Exile
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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Heart on Feb 15, 1979 [530-small]

Heart
Feb 15, 1979
 Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
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Heart / The Good Rats on Jan 28, 1979 [471-small]

Heart / The Good Rats
Jan 28, 1979
 Ithaca, New York, United States
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Heart / Firefall on Feb 3, 1979 [758-small]

Heart / Firefall
Feb 3, 1979
 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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Heart / The Good Rats on Jan 28, 1979 [036-small]

Heart / The Good Rats
Jan 28, 1979
 Ithaca, New York, United States
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Heart on Feb 17, 1979 [898-small]

Heart
Feb 17, 1979
 Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Heart / Exile on Feb 22, 1979 [542-small]

Heart / Exile
Feb 22, 1979
 Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
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Heart / Exile on Feb 22, 1979 [969-small]

Heart / Exile
Feb 22, 1979
 Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
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Heart / Exile on Feb 22, 1979 [984-small]

Heart / Exile
Feb 22, 1979
 Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
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Heart on Feb 1, 1979 [805-small]

Heart
Feb 1, 1979
 Huntington, West Virginia, United States
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Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II) on Jun 9, 1979 [507-small]

Texxas World Music Festival '79 (Texas Jam II)
Jun 9, 1979
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / UFO / The Rockets on Jun 16, 1979 [304-small]

Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / UFO / The Rockets
Jun 16, 1979
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / UFO / The Rockets on Jun 16, 1979 [305-small]

Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / UFO / The Rockets
Jun 16, 1979
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Tammy Colley Meli Dec 17, 2023

I saw Heart/John Cougar in 1983 at the Hirsch Memorial Colliseum, Shreveport, La. I don't remember the exact date, but it's not listed here. 🤔


Jezmez68 Apr 03, 2020

Tagray61 - Do you understand how this site works? As users, WE are the ones who put the shows in here. If you know the show existed, take the time and put it in the list. It's pretty easy...


Tagray61 Apr 03, 2020

Heart played at the Cape Cod Coliseum, Yarmouth, MA on August 13, 1977 and it is not on this list.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


When did the band Heart start?

Heart started in Seattle, Washington in 1967 and was originally called “The Army.” The band later became Hocus Pocus in 1969 and then White Heart in 1970. In 1973, they shortened the name to just “Heart.”

How did the band Heart get its name?

Prior to being called “Heart,” the band was called “White Heart.” They took this name from science fiction Arthur C. Clark’s anthology of short stories called Tales from the White Hart. The band, however, decided to add an “e” in “Hart” to make it “Heart.” After using the name “White Heart” for a few years, the band decided to drop the “White” and just stick with “Heart.”

Who were the original members of Heart?

When the band settled on the name Heart in 1973, the members were:

  • Steve Fossen on bass guitar
  • Roger Fisher on guitar
  • Howard Leese on keyboards and guitar
  • Michael DeRosier on drums
  • Ann Wilson on vocals, guitar, flute, and other instruments
  • Nancy Wilson on vocals, mandolin, guitar, and other instruments

When was Heart inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The core, original members of Heart were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18, 2013 by Chris Cornell.

Why did Roger Fisher leave Heart?

Roger Fisher and Nancy Wilson enjoyed a short-lived romance in the band’s early years, but their relationship ended in October 1979. This led to tension within the group, and the other band members decided to vote Fisher out. However, he returned as one of the original members to perform at the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2013.

Who is Ann Wilson?

Ann Wilson is an American lead vocalist and songwriter for the rock band Heart alongside. She is one of the core, original members of the group. Sputnik Music ranked her as the 78th Greatest Heavy Metal Vocalist of All Time in 2006.

How old is Ann Wilson?

Born on June 19, 1950, in San Diego, California, Ann Wilson is 73 years old.

Who is Nancy Wilson?

Nancy Wilson is the sister of Ann Wilson. Over the last several decades, she’s worked as an American singer, songwriter, film composer, producer, and guitarist in the rock band Heart. She has been lauded for her unique way of blending hard rock with flamenco when playing the guitar.

How old is Nancy Wilson?

Nancy Wilson was born on March 16, 1954, in San Diego, Francisco, California, and is now 70 years old.

How many concerts has Heart had?

Heart has had 1,460 concerts.

What genre is Heart?

Heart is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Female Vocalists, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Stomp And Holler, New Wave Pop, Folk Pop, and Seattle Indie.

When is the next Heart concert?

The next Heart concert is on April 25, 2024 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, United States.

When was the last Heart concert?

The last Heart concert was on April 20, 2024 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The bands that performed were: Heart / Cheap Trick.

What setlist does Heart play live?

The songs that Heart performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 01, 2024 concert at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington, United States:

  1. Barracuda
  2. Magic Man

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