Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

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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