Aerosmith has some news that may leave fans ‘Cryin.’”
A vocal injury to frontman Steven Tyler, 75, is "more serious than initially thought" and has resulted in all dates on the band's current "Peace Out" tour being pushed to "sometime in 2024," according to the band.
Tyler's doctor confirmed that the singer fractured his larynx in addition to damaging his vocal cords during a show earlier this month, which will require ongoing care, according to a Sept. 29 Instagram post by the band.
"He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of the fracture, he is being told patience is essential," the band wrote.
"All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates, and refunds will be available for those unable to attend on the new tour dates," the band noted, adding fans with questions about refunds should contact the seller they purchased their tickets from.
“I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!” Tyler said in a statement in the Instagram post.
The announcement about Tyler's larynx injury came nearly three weeks after the band shared on Sept. 11 that it would be postponing some tour dates in the next month because Tyler hurt his vocal cords during a concert in Elmont, New York.
“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” Tyler said in the announcement.
“I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that we can come back and give you the performance you deserve.”
The band had previously announced rescheduled dates for January and February 2024, but wrote on Sept. 29 that "new dates will be announced as soon as we know more."
Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and has put out eight songs in the Billboard Hot 100 over its long run. The band announced the farewell tour in May and began the 40-date North American excursion Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. It had initially been set to wrap up Jan. 26 in Montreal.
The group has dealt with Tyler’s health before, canceling concerts at its Las Vegas residency last year when he entered a treatment program for substance abuse.
Tyler was joined on the “Peace Out” tour by longtime bandmates Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joe Perry but not drummer Joey Kramer.
“While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health,” the band said when announcing the tour.
“Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”