Aerosmith postpone farewell tour to 2024 after Steven Tyler vocal injury ‘more serious than initially thought’

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aerosmith has postponed the remaining US dates on their farewell tour again after Steven Tyler’s vocal injury transpired to be “more serious than initially thought” Lead singer Tyler, 75, was initially said to have suffered “bleeding” after performing onstage with damaged vocal cords. “Fans with questions regarding refunds should reach out to their point of purchase.” Before the postponement was announced, Aerosmith had played just three dates of their current tour, titled Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performing in September 2023 Original bandmembers Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, and Brad Whitford had performed alongside Tyler for the tour, as well as drummer John Douglas, replacing Aerosmith’s absent longtime drummer Joey Kramer. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up The band’s farewell tour was announced last year, with a total of 40 gigs initially planned between September and January.