ST. LOUIS – Aerosmith, the rock band from the 1970s, has announced their early retirement from touring.
In an Instagram post released around 4 p.m., the band stated, in part,
“It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours...We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. 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. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision—as a band of brothers—to retire from the touring stage.”
The news comes after reports in September that their “PEACE OUT” tour was postponed due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury with a fractured larynx.
Aerosmith was set to perform in St. Louis on Oct. 14 with The Black Crowes, but all tour dates have been canceled.
According to Aerosmith’s Instagram post, refunds will be automatically issued for tickets purchased through Ticketmaster. For tickets bought through third-party resale sites, fans must contact the company directly.
The band, formed in 1970, achieved international success with Steven Tyler’s iconic vocals. With over 50 years of playing, more than 15 studio albums, and 150 million records sold worldwide, Aerosmith has left a lasting impact in the music industry.
The announcement concluded with a thank you to fans, “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.”
