American rock icon, frontwoman of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
A slate of veteran rock performances delivers raw presence and genre-spanning set-pieces. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts fuse old hits with newer material, while critics note a fearless stage presence that underscores the enduring pull of classic punk energy.
Sir Rod Stewart has undergone a routine coronary stent procedure and is taking four weeks to recover. Promoters say remaining US and Mexico dates are cancelled; he has resumed daily life and looks forward to returning to the stage.