Joan Jett And The Blackhearts

Joan Jett And The Blackhearts

Genres: rock, classic rock, female vocalists, 80s, punk

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About Joan Jett And The Blackhearts

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1979, originally as a collaboration between lead musician, singer, and songwriter Joan Jett and a backing band. The group has undergone numerous lineup changes since its formation, with Jett and producer Kenny Laguna remaining its only consistent members. The band has achieved commercial success with three albums certified either platinum or gold. Its hit singles include "Bad Reputation", "Fake Friends", "Good Music", "Light of Day", "Little Liar", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", as well as cover versions such as "Crimson and Clover", "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)", "Dirty Deeds", "Everyday People", and "I Love Rock 'n Roll". In 2015, a lineup including Jett, Laguna, bassist Gary Ryan, drummer Lee Crystal, and guitarist Ricky Byrd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band’s origins trace back to 1979, when Joan Jett met songwriter and producer Kenny Laguna while working on a film project related to The Runaways. Although the film was ultimately not completed, Jett and Laguna continued their collaboration. After the release of Jett’s self-titled solo album, which was initially rejected by multiple major labels, she formed the Blackhearts with Laguna’s assistance. An advertisement seeking band members led to the formation of the early lineup, which included guitarist Eric Ambel, bassist Gary Ryan, and drummer Danny "Furious" O’Brien. Early performances took place in venues such as the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles and the Marquee in London. Following early touring in Europe, O’Brien was replaced by drummer Lee Crystal. The band continued to tour and independently distribute its recordings before signing with Boardwalk Records, which reissued Jett’s earlier material under the title "Bad Reputation". A 1981 performance at the Palladium in New York City is often cited as a turning point in the band’s growing popularity. The band’s breakthrough came with the album "I Love Rock 'n Roll", which included a cover of the Arrows’ song of the same name. The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks in 1982. Subsequent releases included "Album" (1983) and "Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth" (1984), both contributing to a series of charting singles and international tours with artists such as The Police, Queen, and Aerosmith. In later years, the lineup continued to change, and the band released additional albums including "Good Music", "Up Your Alley", and "Notorious". The single "I Hate Myself for Loving You" from "Up Your Alley" reached the Billboard Top 10 and was later used in edited form as a theme for NFL Sunday Night Football broadcasts. The band also contributed to film soundtracks, including the song "Long Live the Night" for "Days of Thunder". During the 2000s and 2010s, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts continued touring and releasing new material, including the album "Sinner" (2006) and "Unvarnished" (2013). They performed at numerous major events and festivals and toured internationally. Former drummer Lee Crystal died in 2013. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. In the following years, Jett continued to tour and release new material, including the acoustic album "Changeup" (2022) and the EP "Mindsets" (2023). Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_Jett_and_the_Blackhearts Studio albums I Love Rock 'n Roll (1981) Album (1983) Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth (1984) Good Music (1986) Up Your Alley (1988) Notorious (1991) Pure and Simple (1994) Naked (2004) Sinner (2006) Unvarnished (2013) Changeup (2022) Mindsets (2023)

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