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.
The Who / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / The B-52's Nov 27, 1982 Orlando, Florida, United States Uploaded by Krock
The Who / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / The B-52's Nov 27, 1982 Orlando, Florida, United States Uploaded by Brian J. Walsh
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Smart Oct 18, 1982 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Sep 2, 1982 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts / The Police Aug 20, 1982 East Troy, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by Jopo77
Chicagofest Aug 4 - 15, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Sundae
Foreigner / The Charlie Daniels Band / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Surf Punks Aug 1, 1982 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Uploaded by Beverly De Leon
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Point Blank Jul 30, 1982 Mason, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Bwillie
Bryan Adams / Foreigner / Blue Öyster Cult / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Loverboy Jul 23, 1982 Seattle, Washington, United States Uploaded by Scott Cunningham