Rock band Aerosmith has announced their retirement from touring and the cancellation of their ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour. The band, which began in 1970, played three shows last year before postponing the rest of the tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler suffering from Larynx injuries. Aerosmith confirmed the cancellation by making a lengthy statement on social media, citing Tyler’s health challenges as the catalyst behind the decision. However, the group vowed to continue making music and create new songs for their devoted fans.
Aerosmith’s social media statement went on to thank their supporters; who they referred to as the ‘Blue Army’, for being with the band since the beginning of their career and ensuring that the ‘spark’ of inspiration they felt in 1970 caught a flame that lasted over five decades. They also acknowledged the role that their fans have played in their music career by helping the group make rock ‘n’ roll history. Furthermore, the band took time to commemorate their past tours, performances, and the indelible imprint they made on people’s memories.
The statement went on to praise Tyler’s unique vocal talents, which they explained he had been working hard to restore despite struggling with his injuries. However, unfortunately, it has become apparent that a full recovery isn’t possible, leading the band to make the heartbreaking decision to retire from the touring stage. They admitted it was a difficult decision, but they believed it was necessary for Tyler’s health and the well-being of the band as a unified group.
Aerosmith’ fans have left countless accolades honoring the band’s career, songs, live performances, and charismatic personalities. Their unique sound and ability to entertain crowds became distinctive markers in their career and exemplified the passion they put into every song. The band thanked their expert crew, incredible team, and the thousands of talented people who made their historic runs possible and urged their followers to keep playing their music loud and enjoying it for years to come. They also thanked their fans for making their dreams come true, culminating with ‘Dream On.
Read the full article on NME here: Read More
