Group

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

From: Los Angeles, United States
Since: 1980–present
Rating: ★ 4.25 (4 votes)
Releases: 55

rock
hard rock
arena rock
classic rock
glam punk
glam rock
power pop
punk

About

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1979 as a conjunction of lead musician, singer and songwriter Joan Jett and the backup band. It has undergone many lineup changes since its inception, with founders Jett and producer Kenny Laguna being its only consistent members.

Three albums by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts have been certified platinum or gold. Their hit singles include "Bad Reputation", "Fake Friends", "Good Music", "Light of Day", "Little Liar", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", and the covers "Crimson and Clover", "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)", "Dirty Deeds", "Everyday People", "Cherry Bomb" and "I Love Rock 'n Roll".
In 2015, the lineup consisting of Jett, Laguna, bassist Gary Ryan, drummer Lee Crystal, and guitarist Ricky Byrd were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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