The man is getting up there in years. It’s time he enjoy life more…
Aerosmith has announced their retirement from touring, following lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal injury. The legendary rock band made the announcement on Friday, August 2, nearly a year after Tyler, aged 76, suffered a fractured larynx during a show in September 2023.
Aerosmith
retires from touring permanently
due to Steven Tyler injury.
(In summary.
You can’t sing like that when you get old.
Jonny Lang learned that.
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The band explained in a heartfelt statement that despite months of effort and having the best medical team, Tyler’s voice has not fully recovered. “Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the statement read. “He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. Sadly, it is clear that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible.”
The band, known for hits like “Walk This Way,” expressed their collective sorrow over the decision to retire from touring. “We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage,” they said. The band also expressed gratitude to their fans, stating, “We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time.”
Aerosmith retires from touring, citing permanent damage to Steven Tyler’s voice last year #Entertainment #Cinema #StevenTylerhttps://t.co/4zND0xM1xj
— UNB – United News of Bangladesh (@unbnewsroom) August 3, 2024
Aerosmith’s announcement included heartfelt thanks to their loyal fanbase, referred to as the “Blue Army.” “Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades,” the statement read. “Some of you have been with us since the beginning, and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.”
Reflecting on their career, the band shared, “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.”
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— RickyAppleseed ☮🍎🐦 ❌ (@RickyAppleseed) August 3, 2024
In February, Tyler’s daughter Mia provided an update to PEOPLE on her father’s condition, saying he was doing “much better” but not entirely following doctor’s orders. “He’s not supposed to be talking sometimes, so I have to literally yell at him and be like, ‘You can’t be on the phone with me right now, let’s just text,'” she noted. Despite his vocal challenges, Mia joked about her father’s inability to remain quiet, adding that he’s “very healthy.”
The announcement marks the end of an era for Aerosmith.
Key Points:
- Aerosmith announces retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury.
- Tyler, 76, suffered a fractured larynx in September 2023, hindering his full recovery.
- The band expresses deep gratitude to their fans for over five decades of support.
- Tyler’s daughter Mia updates on his condition, highlighting his struggle to follow doctor’s orders to rest his voice.
- The announcement marks the end of Aerosmith’s era of touring and performing live.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
