JOAN JETT Cancels Shows After Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery On A Fractured Vertebra
Rock legend Joan Jett has cancelled two upcoming concerts after undergoing orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebra, with her team confirming she needs time to heal before returning to the stage. The announcement, posted to her social media on 5 August, means fans in two US cities will miss out on scheduled autumn performances, though Jett is expected to make a full recovery and resume touring in due course.
The cancelled shows are in Costa Mesa, California, on 5 September, and Louisville, Kentucky, on 24 September. Jett, who formed The Blackhearts in 1979 and became a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, said she will focus on physical therapy during her recovery and is looking forward to performing again "for many years to come." The news comes as her band prepares to release a 45th-anniversary reissue of their 1981 album "I Love Rock 'N Roll" on 28 August via Blackheart Records.
In short
- Joan Jett cancels two September shows after spinal surgery
- Costa Mesa (5 Sept) and Louisville (24 Sept) gigs affected
- Anniversary reissue of "I Love Rock 'N Roll" still due 28 August
Explained simply
Joan Jett is an American rock singer and guitarist who first became known in the 1970s and later performed with her band, the Blackhearts. Their 1981 album I Love Rock ’N Roll became a major success, and Jett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Jett’s music career has included decades of recording and touring, so her health affects both her ability to perform and the plans of venues and fans. A fractured vertebra is an injury to one of the bones in the spine; recovery can involve surgery and physical therapy.