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Joan Jett cancels tour dates due to “healing process” after surgery
Joan Jett has cancelled two upcoming US tour dates, in Costa Mesa, California and Louisville, Kentucky, as she recovers from orthopaedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae. The veteran rocker's team announced the decision on Instagram, explaining it was made in consultation with her doctors so she can focus on physical therapy and healing rather than risk her long-term health.
The September shows were called off shortly after Jett completed her first UK headline tour in 16 years, a six-date run that included a show at the newly opened British Airways ARC venue at Kensington Olympia, supported by punk duo The Meffs. She had also recently played a prominent support slot for My Chemical Romance at Wembley Arena. Her team said she is looking forward to returning to touring once she has recovered.
In short
- Joan Jett cancels September US tour dates after spinal surgery
- Surgery treated a fractured vertebrae; recovery prioritised on doctors' advice
- Follows her first UK headline tour in 16 years
Explained simply
Joan Jett is an American rock singer and guitarist who first became widely known in the 1970s with the band the Runaways. She later formed Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, whose best-known songs include “I Love Rock ’n Roll”.
Touring involves performing a series of live shows in different cities, often over several weeks. A fractured vertebra is a break in one of the bones of the spine; recovery can involve physical therapy and time away from strenuous activity.
Jett’s long career has included performances for audiences across generations, and touring remains a way for musicians to connect with fans and earn income. Her recovery affects when she can return to live performances.