Former The Runaway's guitarist Joan Jett began forming the Blackhearts, a backing band for her burgeoning solo career, with manager Kenny Laguna's assistance circa 1979. Since then the roster has included the current lineup of Thommy Price on drums, guitarist Dougie Needles and bassist Enzo Penizzotto and numerous predecessors like Gary Ryan, Eric Ambel, Danny Furious, Lee Crystal and Kasim Sulton.
These are photos from concerts where Joan Jett & The Blackhearts played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 15, 1989 Easton, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Feb 19, 1989 Ames, Iowa, United States Uploaded by Jason J Henry
Cheap Trick / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Dec 30, 1988 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Bwillie
Robert Plant / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Dec 12, 1988 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Mike D.
Robert Plant / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Nov 25, 1988 Oakland, California, United States Uploaded by Russdudeman
Robert Plant / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Oct 21, 1988 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Robert Plant / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Jul 4, 1988 Morrison, Colorado, United States Uploaded by Walter Winsor
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Apr 20, 1988 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
On stage singing with Kevin Cronin. I’m the one with my arm in the air right behind him!
REO Speedwagon / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts May 10, 1987 Columbia, South Carolina, United States Uploaded by Mike Bowers
Backstage with Joan Jett and the black hearts before the show, I’m the one in the blue Q107 shirt, check out my eyes LOL.
Deep Purple / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Apr 16, 1987 Portland, Maine, United States Uploaded by Peter Brett