Joan Jett News & Updates

67 Years Ago Today, the Godmother of Punk Was Born and Would Go On to Inspire the Riot Grrrl Movement

On this day in 1958, Joan Jett was born, destined to be a punk icon. For 67 years, she has been a gi...

Sep 22, 2025 • MSN

Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'n Roll' Recognized 45 Years After Record Labels Rejected It

The 1981 rock album was rejected by nearly every record label before becoming Joan Jett’s biggest ...

Sep 01, 2026 • Yahoo

The 1984 tour that made Joan Jett swear off an entire country: “You fucking c–t”

Joan Jett came up against a lot of abusive during her early days as a pioneer for women in rock, but...

Sep 07, 2026 • Far Out Magazine

Joan Jett’s ‘I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Debuts On A Billboard Chart Decades After It Became A Classic

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Joan Jett attends the Bvlgari B.zero1 Rock collection event at Dug...

Jun 17, 2024 • Forbes

Joan Jett cancels remaining 2026 concerts after undergoing surgery for 'fractured vertebrae'

Joan Jett underwent orthopedic surgery on a fractured vertebrae, forcing cancellation of her Septemb...

Aug 09, 2026 • Fox News on MSN

Joan Jett Calls Off Concert Tour After Surgery

The rocker will seek to dwell on healing from surgery for her fractured vertebrae. She started the y...

Aug 07, 2026 • Outlook India

Joan Jett setlist: Every song at her Phoenix tour launch with Billy Idol

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts welcomed fans to the opening night of her and Billy Idol's It's a Nice...

Apr 30, 2025 • Yahoo

Jett spray: Rock star will be first woman to serve as Orioles’ Bird Bath ‘guest splasher’

Rock icon Joan Jett — a longtime champion of the Orioles — will take her commitment to the team ...

Jun 05, 2024 • The Baltimore Sun

Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows After Undergoing Surgery for ‘Recent Injury’

Rocker Joan Jett canceled two September shows after orthopedic surgery for fractured vertebrae follo...

Aug 06, 2026 • People

Billy Idol and Joan Jett Launch 2025 Tour: Videos, Set List

Billy Idol and Joan Jett kicked off their 2025 tour Wednesday night in Phoenix with a huge serving o...

May 01, 2025 • Ultimate Classic Rock

The huge 1981 Joan Jett classic that proved you only need three chords to change rock ’n’ roll

In 1981, Joan Jett shocked the rock world with a three-chord instant hit that took the world by stor...

Sep 07, 2026 • Far Out Magazine

Joan Jett on the end of the Runaways – and why she nearly gave up on a solo career

When the trailblazing band called it quits, Jett considered quitting music altogether and joining th...

Aug 24, 2026 • Guitar World on MSN

Rock legend Joan Jett, 67, cancels tour after fracturing spine

The singer has cancelled two tour dates in the US....

Aug 07, 2026 • Metro on MSN

5 Bands Joan Jett Lovers Should Be Listening To

Joan Jett might not have been the first female rocker, but her iconic tracks “I Love Rock and Roll...

Jul 16, 2024 • American Songwriter

On Joan Jett Night, a celebration for women who love rock ’n’ roll

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond...

May 15, 2024 • The Boston Globe

Joan Jett cancels 2 concerts after undergoing surgery for a ‘fractured vertebrae’

The legendary singer “hates to disappoint fans,” a statement read....

Aug 07, 2026 • Entertainment Weekly on MSN

How Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'N Roll' Became a Defining 1980s Power Anthem

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "...

Jun 17, 2026 • Yahoo

Topic: Joan Jett

Clem Burke, the Blondie drummer who also collaborated with artists including Bob Dylan, Joan Jett an...

Feb 12, 2020 • UPI

Joan Jett cancels shows after surgery for spinal fracture

Joan Jett cancels September shows after surgery for spinal fracture - Singer recently completed her ...

Aug 07, 2026 • The Independent on MSN

Rocker Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Concerts After Fractured Vertebra

Joan Jett is stepping away from the stage for now. The rock icon has canceled her remaining schedule...

Aug 07, 2026 • Yahoo

Joan Jett cancels concerts after undergoing surgery

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts announced two U.S. shows are canceled so the rocker can recover from a r...

Aug 07, 2026 • USA TODAY on MSN

Joan Jett, 67, Forced to Cancel Tour Dates After Fractured Vertebrae Surgery

Joan Jett is taking an unexpected break from the stage after suffering a painful injury. The 67-year...

Aug 06, 2026 • AOL

Joan Jett’s Only No. 1 Single Was a “Knee-Jerk” Response to a Rolling Stones Classic

Joan Jett’s first and only No. 1 single is “I Love Rock ’N’ Roll”. The uptempo tune was re...

Apr 14, 2026 • American Songwriter

What Joan Jett's Ex-Bandmates Have Spilled About Her

A shy guitarist with rock goddess talent or a damaged girl with beef against her bandmates? Joan Jet...

Aug 26, 2026 • Yahoo

The 1970s musical “baby” Joan Jett said The Runaways rejected

Joan Jett recalled how The Runaways refused to cover this iconic song, and how it became her "baby",...

Aug 17, 2026 • Far Out Magazine

Joan Jett recovering after spinal surgery

Joan Jett is recovering after undergoing spinal surgery. The 67-year-old musician has gone under the...

Aug 10, 2026 • Castanet.net

Joan Jett Cancels September Concerts After Surgery for Fractured Vertebrae

JoanJett canceled her upcoming concerts due to medical issues. The singer-songwriter, known as both ...

Aug 06, 2026 • Yahoo

⁠What happened to Joan Jett? Details explored as the singer cancels upcoming shows

Joan Jett has canceled her remaining September shows while recovering from surgery for a fractured v...

Aug 07, 2026 • PRIMETIMER

Joan Jett Cancels Upcoming Shows to Recover From Recent Surgery

The "Bad Reputation" singer is taking time off the road to "begin the necessary healing process" ......

Aug 06, 2026 • Rolling Stone on MSN

Rocker Joan Jett, 67, cancels concerts due to scary injury that led to surgery

Joan Jett is on the road to recovery after undergoing back surgery. The “Bad Reputation” singer,...

Aug 06, 2026 • Page Six