Aerosmith fans, brace yourselves for some disappointing news. The legendary rock band has had to hit the pause button on six upcoming concerts. The reason? Their frontman, the iconic Steven Tyler, is facing a serious vocal cord injury that requires some time to heal – approximately a month, to be precise.
The unfortunate incident unfolded during Aerosmith’s Saturday gig in Long Island, New York, according to the 75-year-old rock sensation himself. In a heartfelt message posted on the band’s social media accounts, Tyler shared, “I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. 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.”
While Steven Tyler takes a breather to mend, the band has rescheduled the affected concert dates for their loyal fans. Here are the new dates to mark on your calendar: Chicago (Feb. 14), Washington, D.C. (Feb. 17), Toronto (Feb. 21), Raleigh, North Carolina (Feb. 26), and Cleveland, Ohio (Feb. 29).
For those of you who’ve already snagged tickets, don’t worry – your tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows. However, if you can’t make it to the new dates, refunds will be available at the place where you purchased your tickets.
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Aerosmith, comprised of the dynamic quartet of Steven Tyler, virtuoso guitarist Joe Perry, steadfast bassist Tom Hamilton, and guitarist Brad Whitford, is currently celebrating their 50th anniversary with a final tour featuring 40 dates across North America. The “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour” commenced on Sept. 2 in Philadelphia, offering fans a dazzling production that managed to capture both intimacy and grandeur, making it suitable for both arena and stadium settings.
Originally, the tour was scheduled to conclude on Jan. 26, 2024, in Montreal, marking a bittersweet moment for the band and their dedicated fanbase.