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 and the Blackhearts / The Producers Apr 28, 1982 Springfield, Missouri, United States Uploaded by Bluz1954
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Norman Nardini & the Tigers Apr 10, 1982 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Apr 6, 1982 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Rfaulk
The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 29, 1982 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 21, 1982 Houston, Texas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 20, 1982 Houston, Texas, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Police / Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Mar 17, 1982 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Galaxiecarol
The Police / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 13, 1982 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Uploaded by Krock
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / The Hooters / Big Street Feb 14, 1982 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Norman Nardini & the Tigers Feb 13, 1982 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Feb 5, 1982 Hallendale Beach, FL Uploaded by Anniebhunter
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Apr 23, 1981 Buffalo, New York, United States Uploaded by Suraci
XTC / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Jools Holland Apr 11, 1981 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
XTC / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Jools Holland & His Millionaires Apr 10, 1981 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Stranglers / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Chi Pig Oct 10, 1980 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim