Aerosmith have pulled the pin on their touring career, effective immediately, as it’s become clear that Steven Tyler’s vocals will never reach their peak after an injury.
The American rockers previously postponed their Farewell tour of the US after Tyler sustained damage to his vocal cords, fracturing his larynx at a concert last September.
Their shows were then moved to September 2024, but unfortunately, they won’t go ahead. They have decided “as a band of brothers” to cease touring. The band only got through three shows on the Farewell tour last year.
“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the band wrote in a statement shared on social media this morning (3 August). “He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side.
“Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.”
The band added that they’re “grateful beyond words” to the fans, crew, team, and everyone behind the scenes who’ve made their long-time touring career possible. “Play our music loud, now and always,” the statement concluded. ”Dream on. You’ve made our dreams come true.”
At the end of the statement, Aerosmith informed fans that they’d be automatically refunded if they purchased tickets through Ticketmaster. They advised punters who bought tickets via third-party sellers, such as StubHub, to contact their point of purchase regarding refunds.
You can read the complete statement below.
Formed in 1970, Aerosmith has been described by music and mainstream media as “America’s greatest rock and roll band” and “The Bad Boys from Boston,” while the partnership of Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry has been described as “Toxic Twins.”
Experiencing hits like Dream On and Sweet Emotion in the ‘70s, the band experienced a rough period for a few years before embarking on a Comeback Tour in 1984 and 1985. In 1986, their popularity surged again after they reworked their ‘70s song Walk This Way in a collaboration with Run-DMC. Their 1987 album, Permanent Vacation, also signalled their return to the spotlight.
Their biggest hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s included Love In An Elevator, Janie’s Got A Gun, Dude (Looks Like A Lady), Livin’ On The Edge, and I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing, which featured on the Armageddon soundtrack.
