Aerosmith Ends Touring Due to Steven Tyler’s Vocal Cord Injury
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith has announced they will no longer tour, citing permanent damage to lead singer Steven Tyler’s voice from a vocal cord injury sustained last year.
The legendary rock band, known for hits such as “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge,” posted a statement on Friday explaining the decision.
“Steven has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. Despite having the best medical team by his side, a full recovery is not possible,” the statement read. “We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage.”
Tyler injured his vocal cords in September during the Peace Out: The Farewell Tour, causing bleeding and forcing the band to postpone several shows. Despite his efforts to recover, the injury proved too severe to overcome.
Aerosmith’s extensive career began in 1970, producing iconic tracks like “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” and “Sweet Emotion.” They were early in their 40-date farewell tour when Tyler was injured.
“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the band said. “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.”
Aerosmith, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a four-time Grammy-winning band, includes members Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer.
Key Points:
- Aerosmith retires from touring due to Steven Tyler’s permanent vocal cord damage.
- Injury occurred in September during the Peace Out: The Farewell Tour.
- Band cancels remaining tour dates.
- Aerosmith’s career highlights include hits like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way.”
- Band expresses gratitude to fans in their statement.