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JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS returning to Las Vegas
By Lakes Media Music News
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS are returning to Las Vegas.
After a successful run of dates at the House of Blues Las Vegas back in June, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will return to the venue, inside the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, in 2026 with five new dates: Feb. 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21.
A Citi presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, followed by a fan presale starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. PT.
A complete list of dates can be found at JoanJett.com.
In other JOAN JETT news … the rocker is paying tribute a former member of the BLACKHEARTS, drummer THOMMY PRICE, who passed away at the age of 68. His death was announced by his wife on Facebook.
"We lost a member of the Blackheart family - the one of a kind THOMMY PRICE," Jett wrote on Instagram alongside video of him performing. "Thommy was a legendary drummer who was a Blackheart for 4 decades. He was a drummer's drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending love to his beautiful family. We love you Thommy."
THOMMY PRICE, Drummer for JOAN JETT, Billy Idol and More, Dead at 68
from: ultimateclassicrock.com
By Allison Rapp
THOMMY PRICE, drummer for JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS for nearly 30 years, has died at the age of 68.
The news was confirmed by his wife on Facebook.
"A devoted husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy's extraordinary career spanned decades, performing and recording with some of rock’s most iconic artists," the post read. "His energy, kindness, humor, and unmatched rhythm left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him and every stage he graced."
Price first started drumming for the BLACKHEARTS in 1986, just in time for the band's fifth studio album, Good Music. He stayed with the group for a total of eight albums, departing in 2016.
"We lost a member of the Blackheart family - the one of a kind THOMMY PRICE," the band said in their own social media post. "He was a drummer's drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending love to his beautiful family. We love you Thommy."
Before that, Price also worked with Billy Idol, playing on his debut album in 1983. In another post, Idol described Price as "a fantastic musician & drummer who put his definitive stamp on my album Rebel Yell & helped us 2 bring it 2 a conclusion!"
Price also contributed to music by countless other rock 'n' roll legends, including Debbie Harry, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood, Blue Oyster Cult, Steve Lukather and many more. He also had his own band based in New York City.
JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS
We lost a member of the Blackheart family- the one of a kind THOMMY PRICE. Thommy was a legendary drummer who was a Blackheart for 4 decades. He was a drummer’s drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending love to his beautiful family. We love you Thommy.
Billy Idol
Sad 2 hear of #thommyprice passing yesterday.. a fantastic musician & drummer who put his definitive stamp on my album Rebel Yell & helped us 2 bring it 2 a conclusion!
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