The legendary band announced the news in a statement
Aerosmith have officially retired from touring and cancelled all their remaining concert dates.
In a statement released on social media, the group explained the decision had been taken because it is “not possible” for lead singer Steven Tyler to recover from his vocal injury.
The legendary rock band said it has “been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours.”
Best known for songs such as Dream On and I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Aerosmith had already been on what had been billed as a farewell tour.
However, just three dates into the Peace Out tour, on September 9 2023, Tyler suffered the vocal injury.
The group postponed all remaining dates of the tour, which had been due to last until February this year.
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The band’s Friday statement reads: “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.
“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 went on to describe Tyler’s voice as an “instrument like no other”, which he had “spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.”
They continued: “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.
“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. 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.”
The announcement brings an end to Aerosmith’s more-than-50 year run. One of the best selling American bands of all time, they’ve sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
