Aerosmith retires from touring, says full recovery for Steven Tyler's vocal injury 'not possible'
Aerosmith, one of rock's top-selling acts, announced the end of its touring days Friday, saying that lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury has proven to be enduring and that he’ll never fully recover.
Aerosmith, one of rock's top-selling acts, announced the end of its touring days Friday, saying that lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury has proven to be enduring and that he’ll never fully recover.
The band launched its “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour” in May 2023 but postponed dates after just a few shows, when Tyler suffered an injured larynx.
The band said in a statement Friday that Tyler has spent months working to get his voice back to how it had been.
"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," it said. "We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage."
It's not clear if the end of touring for Aerosmith means the end of live performance. Other big-name acts have dangled the possibility of a last-ever tour, amassing ticket sales only to return to music venues.
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