Joni Mitchell, 78, makes red carpet return with a cane at Grammys 2022 after 2015 aneurysm

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Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.The determined star took to the red carpet with the help of a cane.Not only did she accept an award for Best Historical Album, but she also took to the stage with her friend Bonnie Raitt to announce Brandi Carlile's performance.All eyes were on Joni's eclectic outfit, as she paired wide leg floral print trousers and a matching pleated blouse with a long and flowing floor-length white coat.She added a splash of colour to proceedings via her deep burgundy shoes.She accessorised in the same shade with a red hat and necklace, which attracted admiring glances from her peers.Meanwhile, not to be outdone by her fellow guests, she wore her long blonde hair in a pair of wavy cascading pigtails.When she suffered her aneurysm back in 2015, there had been fears that she would never walk again, let alone perform, but she put in a spectacular show yesterday.Plus, contrary to any expectations that might have been created by the title of her legendary 1971 album Blue, the Both Sides, Now hitmaker incorporated nothing but warm red tones into her chic colour scheme for the event.The performer was on top form when she collected an award for Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol.

1: The Early Years (1963-1967).The album had been an opportunity for devotees to get to know her better, featuring 29 previously unreleased songs, plus a 40-page booklet with some never before seen photos.It also included an in-depth interview with her conducted by the journalist and filmmaker Cameron Crowe, who she described in her acceptance speech as a "dear friend"."Much thanks to the Academy for this nomination and for this win," she exclaimed jubilantly, adding: "I didn’t expect this!"She was sure to also name-check.