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Aerosmith has officially played their final show. The legendary rock band announced on Friday, August 2nd, that they’re retiring from touring as they canceled all remaining concert dates, citing that it is not possible for their singer, Steven Tyler, to adequately recover from his vocal injury.
Aerosmith has been touring almost constantly since their formation in the 1970s. They’ve headlined over 30 major world tours during their career, bringing their timeless rock anthems to every continent as their expansive fan base spreads far and wide.
Aerosmith’s Farewell Tour Cut Short
The band knew that their most recent tour, which began in 2023, would likely be their last. Billed as the “Peace Out… Farewell Tour,” it was intended to run from September 2023 through February 2024. However, it halted on September 9, 2023, after a show in New York. Initially, the shows were just postponed after Tyler suffered vocal cord damage and received doctors’ orders not to sing for at least 30 days. Unfortunately, as the injury was worse than they realized, the shows have now been canceled altogether.
Steven Tyler’s Vocal Injury Ends Touring
“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing,” the band wrote in a statement. “As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. 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,” they continued. “We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.”
Aerosmith’s Future: Studio Time or Complete Retirement?
The statement does not address whether they hope to return to recording music. Their last album, “Music From Another Dimension!,” was released in 2012, and Tyler released a solo album in 2016. It remains uncertain whether their retirement from the road could mean more studio time or if this genuinely is the end for the group.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Aerosmith Fans
Regardless of the future, Aerosmith expressed deep gratitude for their fans. “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,” they wrote.
They also thanked their touring team, saying, “We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team, and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible.”
In conclusion, the band shared what appeared to be their last words: “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.”
Aerosmith’s legacy will undoubtedly live on through their music, even as they step away from the touring stage.
