Aerosmith perform in June 2017.Photo:Ollie Millington/WireImage
Ollie Millington/WireImage
Aerosmithis pausing their farewell tour after it was found thatSteven Tylerhad sustained an additional injury.
On Friday, the rock legendsshared a statement on Instagramannouncing that the remaining 2023 concerts on theirfarewell tourwill be postponed to 2024, citing frontman Tyler’s recovery from a newly discovered fractured larynx. The news comes two weeks after theband announcedthat the frontman “sustained vocal cord damage” and that they would need to reschedule six of their September concerts.
The group featuring the current lineup of original membersBrad Whitford,Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton and Tyler, as well as new drummer John Douglas, opened up about the singer’s condition in a post dedicated to their fans.
“Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” the “Dream On” band wrote. “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care.”
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers continued, “He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.”
Tyler himself also shared how “heartbroken” he is at the change of plans for the group and their openers, The Black Crowes. The vocalist added, “I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!”
The group explained that all shows of their farewell tour, known as Peace Out, will be postponed for sometime in 2024, with new dates announced in the near future. Refunds will be available for those no longer able to attend.
In mid-September, the “Sweet Emotion” band revealed that Tyler received doctor’s orders “not to sing for the next 30 days,” leading them to postpone a handful of their September shows in Detroit, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Toronto, Raleigh, North Carolina and Cleveland to 2024.
“I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding,” Tylershared in a statementat the time. “We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that we can come back and give you the performance you deserve.”
The Grammy winners were only three shows into their tour when they rescheduled their September dates. Peace Outopened in Philadelphiaon Sept. 2 at Wells Fargo Center and the group played a hit-filled setlist including favorites like “Love in an Elevator,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Walk This Way,” among others.
Steven Tyler performs in May 2017.Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty
Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty
The band put the Las Vegas residency on hold for a period starting in May 2022 when Tylerentered a treatment program for relapseafter undergoing foot surgery to prepare for the band’s return to the stage.
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“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years,” the band shared in a statement at the time. “After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery.”
Aerosmith continued their Vegas showsin September 2022, but Tyler’s health scuttled their plans to play in December.
source: people.com
