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.
Sting / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Oct 31, 1985 Norman, Oklahoma, United States Uploaded by Fandango1919
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Apr 13, 1985 Salinas, California, United States Uploaded by Tusken Raider
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Mar 19, 1985 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Uploaded by Tam🌸
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Feb 23, 1985 Providence, Rhode Island, United States Uploaded by Kpmd
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Ramones Feb 17, 1985 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts / The Ramones Feb 17, 1985 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Scuba Steve60