aerosmith
18:25 Saturday, 3 August 2024
With the news that the full recovery of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury was “not possible,” the band issued a statement announcing their retirement from touring.
“As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the band wrote. “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.”
Aerosmith began their Peace Out farewell tour last September but postponed most of the dates after 76-year-old singer Steven Tyler suffered a vocal cord injury during a show.
“This has brought a tear to my eye,” Queen guitarist Sir Brian May wrote on Instagram. “Aerosmith have been a huge part of my life, as they have been for millions of other rock fans. Steve Tyler stands as one of the greatest vocalists and frontmen of all time and it’s heartbreaking that his extraordinary voice has been so damaged.
“All things must pass, but the inspiring work of Aerosmith will live on – along with the memories of truly one of the most awesome bands to ever hit a stage.”
Aerosmith said it was the honour of their lives for their music to become part of their fan’s lives. “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith,” their statement said.
“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.
“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.”
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