Nineties legends announce new farewell tour dates a year after frontman damaged his vocal cords
AN ICONIC nineties group has announced more farewell tour dates a year after they were forced to postpone the gigs.
Last year the rockers – who have sold more than 150 million records worldwide – shocked fans when they revealed plans for the Peace Out tour to start in September.
But Aerosmith were left with no choice but to abandon the planned dates after frontman Steven Tyler damaged his vocal cords.
Initially the group cancelled just six shows but were later forced to postpone the entire tour when it was revealed 76-year-old Steven’s condition was worse than they’d initially thought.
“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” Steven said in a statement at the time.
“I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding.
However fans will be delighted to know Aerosmith will kick off the live shows again this September.
Previously, the band experienced a setback with their Las Vegas residency when Steven relapsed after his foot surgery and had to seek treatment.
On May 24, 2022, Aerosmith said on Twitter: “As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years.
“After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery.
“We are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows.”
In February Steven had a sexual assault claim from 1975 dismissed by a judge.
Former model Jeanne Bellino claimed the rocker groped her twice in 1975 when he was 27 and she was 17.
She said Steven assaulted her in a Manhattan phone booth and later pinned her against a wall and simulated sex.
Steven “vehemently” denied the allegations.
US District Judge Lewis Caplan dismissed the civil lawsuit, saying Ms Bellino had waited too long to sue Steven.