Joan Jett Cancels Shows After Surgery for Fractured Vertebra

Joan Jett has hit the pause button on her live schedule to recover from a medical procedure. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s team announced that she has undergone orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebra following a recent injury.

The medical intervention necessitates a period of physical therapy and recuperation. Consequently, Jett and her longtime band, the Blackhearts, have pulled out of two high-profile September appearances.

Canceled September Appearances

The cancellations affect two scheduled performances on the calendar:

Costa Mesa, CA at the Orange County Fair on September 5th
Louisville, KY at the Bourbon and Beyond Festival on September 24th

Jett’s team shared that while the singer hates to disappoint her fans, she is prioritizing the necessary healing process. The statement added that she is looking forward to delivering tremendous concerts for many years to come.

Looking Ahead at Releases and the Road

Despite the interruption to her live schedule, Jett’s upcoming release plans remain on track. An expanded 45th-anniversary edition of I Love Rock ‘N Roll is slated for release on August 28th across CD and vinyl formats.

Jett’s touring schedule earlier this year included a trek through New Zealand, a Las Vegas residency, and festival stops like Beachlife and Bottlerock in California. She also completed a UK tour in July that featured stops in Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Wolverhampton, and London, followed by a performance in Belgium on July 10th.