Joni Mitchell is slated to perform at the Grammys for the first time, despite Mitchell’s health issues in recent years.
Her music career has spanned decades, and she turned 80 years old in November, but she’s still checking new items off of her bucket list and continuing to play for crowds of fans in 2024.
The legendary songwriter did take break from performing in public for a several years and has been seen recently using a cane as she walks. Here’s what we know about Joni Mitchell’s health history.
How is Joni Mitchell today?
Health wise, Mitchell is doing well enough that she’ll be able to play for a packed Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the location of the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4. It’s her first time performing at the event.
Her health issues also haven’t prevented her from putting out new music. In fact, she’ll be attending the Grammys as a nominee for best folk album thanks to her record “Joni Mitchell at Newport (Live).” She’s previously won nine times.
The “Big Yellow Taxi” singer must also be optimistic that she’ll continue to feel good, as she’s planning to headline the Hollywood Bowl concert in Los Angeles this October.
These performances continue a trend that Mitchell kicked off in July 2022, when she played in public for the first time since her 2015 brain aneurysm. The surprise show at the Newport Folk Festival was also her first full set in 20 years, TODAY.com reported at the time.
The following year, Mitchell performed a few times, including the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize concert in March 2023, a Joni Jam concert in Washington in June 2023, and a Brandi Carlile and Friends show at the Hollywood Bowl in October 2023.
Variety also reported that while she was recovering from her aneurysm, she hosted informal gatherings of musicians at her home, the origin of the “Joni Jam” name.
Joni Mitchell’s health
Mitchell hasn’t shared a formal update on her health in a few years, but she has…
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