Joan Jett and The Blackhearts Bad Reputation Nation

Ron Akiyama Gallery

Click to enlarge February 1982
Tower Theatre - Darby (Philadelphia), PA

The Ramones were the opening act. I remember backstage in Joan's dressing room, Joey asking me not to say anything as he stole the band's beer by stuffing them in his leather jacket.
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July 1983
On the road in the USA

I like this shot not so much because Joan is picking her clothes out, but because of Elliot's shorts & socks. Nice...
February 1989
Broadway - NYC

Joan with David Bowie - this is one of my favorite of all the "Joan with. . ." shots. Bowie was great!
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Click to enlarge October 1985
Creem Magazine's Star Cars

Creem Magazine wanted a shot of Joan with whatever she was driving at the time. Nice timing since Joan just purchased a new Jaguar. I believe she had to learn how to drive it first. Rock-n-Roll people it seems, never really have to drive anywhere.
October 1985
Kingdom Sound Studios

I always like shooting Joan in a recording sesson. It gives me time to shoot freely and capture a candid but working side of her.
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A very cool
Dobro guitar...
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Joan and Kenny
working on "Album."
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August 19, 1983
JFK Stadium - Philadelphia, PA

When you shoot from the front of the stage in daylight, you don't have to wait for the right lighting. It gives you the opportunity of getting shots you may not ordinarily get.
October 1986
CBGB's - NYC

During the making of the "Good Music" video. This is one of those "not planned" shots that end up being on major magazine covers.
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