Aerosmith make “heartbreaking” decision to retire from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury

3 August, 2024

Aerosmith

Aerosmith have cancelled their ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour and retired from touring.

The tour kicked off last year, but the band only played three shows and rescheduled the rest of the dates after frontman Steven Tyler injured his larynx.

Now, the band have shared a lengthy post on social media announcing their retirement from the road, citing Tyler’s vocal issues.

“It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith,” the band wrote on Friday (August 2). “Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.

“It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.”

 

They continued: “We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. 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.

“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time,” they concluded. “Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”

Last May, Tyler surprised fans attending a The Black Crowes concert, marking his first live performance since damaging his vocal cords last year.

Elsewhere, a sexual assault lawsuit filed against Tyler was dismissed in February.

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