Started in 1979 by Joan Jett and producer/songwriter Kenny Laguna, the original Blackhearts consisted of Eric Ambel (lead guitar), Gary Ryan (bass), and Danny Furious (drums). Danny Furious was fired after their 1980 European tour by Laguna and replaced by Lee Crystal on drums. They initially played the tracks off Joan Jett's self-titled debut album, which was self-released by Jett and Laguna on their new label Blackheart Records. The album was later reissued as "Bad Reputation" after being picked up by Neil Bogart's new label Boardwalk Records, Inc.. While recording the first Blackhearts album, "I Love Rock & Roll" Ambel was replaced by Ricky Byrd on lead guitar. Around 1985, Ryan and Crystal left the band and were replaced by Kasim Sulton on bass and Thommy Price on drums.
The following album, "Good Music" featured songs from before and after the lineup change so all artists are credited on the release. In 1989, Sulton was replaced by Phil Feit on bass and then around 1992 he was replaced by Kenny Aaronson. The band went on hiatus in the mid-90's while Jett focused on music production as well as solo and collaboration endeavors.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States Of America
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Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Of America
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, The Woodlands, Texas, United States Of America
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Moody Center ATX, Austin, Texas, United States Of America
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Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, United States Of America
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Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Of America
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MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, United States Of America
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Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida, United States Of America
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Amerant Bank Arena , Sunrise, Florida, United States Of America
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PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Of America
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Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, United States Of America
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Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States Of America
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Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Of America
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Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Las Vegas
House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Las Vegas
House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Las Vegas
House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Las Vegas
House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Las Vegas
House of Blues Las Vegas , Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Of America
2023
Legacy
6xFile, AAC, EP, 256
2023
2022
2022
2021
Z2 Comics
7", Single, Pin
2020
The Media Champ
File, FLAC, Comp, Ltd, RE
2018
Legacy
File, AAC, Single, 256
2014
2013
CO5 Music, Blackheart Records Group
CDr, Single, Promo
2013
CO5 Music, Blackheart Records Group, U.N.C.L.E.
CDr, Single, Promo
2013
2010
2007
Blackheart Records Group
DVDr, DVD-V, Promo
2006
Blackheart Records
CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM + CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM +
2006
Blackheart Records
CD, EP
2006
Blackheart Records
CDr, Single, Promo
2006
Blackheart Records Group
DVDr, DVD-V, Promo
2006
2004
Victor
CD, Album
2003
Blackheart Records
2xDVD-V, Comp, NTSC
2003
Blackheart Records
CD, Comp
2002
BMG
CD, Comp, Promo
2002
Blackheart Records
CD, EP, Ltd, S/Edition
2001
1999
Blackheart Records
CD, Single, Promo
1999
Blackheart Records
VHS, Club, Ltd, S/Edition, NTSC
1999
1997
1996
1996
1995
Blackheart Records
CD, EP
1995
Blackheart Records
VHS, Comp, Ltd, NTSC
1994
The Mastering Studio, Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Umatic, Single, TP
1994
1994
1994
1994
1994
1993
1993
1993
1992
Blackheart Records
CD, Comp, Promo
1992
1992
1992
1992
1992
1991
Epic Associated, Blackheart Records
CD, Single, Promo
1991
1991
1991
1989
1988
1988
1988
1987
1986
Pioneers In Music
LP + LP, S/Sided + Transcription
1986
1986
1986
1985
1984
1984
1984
1984
1983
The Boardwalk Entertainment Co
7", Single
1983
Blackheart Records, MCA Records
12", Single, Promo
1983
Trouser Press
Flexi, 6"
1983
Liberation Records, Liberation Records
7", Single
1983
1983
1983
1983
1983
1982
Durium
7", Jukebox
1982
Durium
7", Jukebox
1982
D.I.R. Broadcasting Corp.
LP, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Transcription
1982
Vogue
7", Single, TP
1982
The Boardwalk Entertainment Co
7", S/Sided, Single
1982
1982
1982
1982
1981
Froben Production
LP, Promo, Transcription + LP, S/Sided, Promo, Tra
1981
1981
1981
Bellaphon
2xCD, Comp
Epic, The Boardwalk Entertainment Co
7", Single
BMG Music Publishing
2xCDr, Comp, Promo
Blackheart Records Group
DVDr, DVD-V, Promo
Not On Label
CDr, Promo
1990
2024
2023
2022
2020
2017
2017
2017
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Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, United States Of America
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
F.M. Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman, The Woodlands, Texas, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
Moody Center ATX, Austin, Texas, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again! Pres. by 97.1 The River
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States Of America
Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds, Tampa, Florida, United States Of America
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Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida, United States Of America
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Amerant Bank Arena , Sunrise, Florida, United States Of America