The best-selling American hard rock group of all time are kicking off their retirement tour once more (Picture: Getty)
A globally renowned rock group who dominated the charts in the 1990s have announced fresh dates for their farewell tour, after they were forced to postpone shows.
Aerosmith announced their Peace Out tour would be their last after over 50 years in music in May 2023, with gigs set to start last September.
The band, who have sold over 150 million records worldwide and are the best-selling American hard rock group of all time, have a back catalogue boasting songs including Walk this Way, Love in an Elevator, Dream On and Young Lust.
However, they were then forced to postpone their 2023 dates after their frontman Steven Tyler sustained a ‘serious’ injury – but now they will resume shows this September instead.
The 76-year-old damaged his vocal cords, which led to ‘bleeding’, just days into their world tour.
Aerosmith initially pushed back six gigs as Tyler revealed he was ‘heartbroken’ to have been given ‘strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next 30 days’.
Aerosmith were forced to postpone gigs after singer Steven Tyler sustained a vocal cord injury (Picture: Getty)
They have been together since 1970 (Picture: Getty)
However, the I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing stars later had to make the decision to suspend all of their show dates after it became apparent Tyler had fractured his larynx.
‘To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care,’ a statement Aerosmith released at the time on Instagram read.
‘He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.
‘As a result, all the currently scheduled PEACE OUT shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more.’
The Walk This Way hitmakers announced the new dates for their gigs later this year on social media (Picture: Getty)
Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer (drums), Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith in 1974 (Picture: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
Tyler added in a separate message: ‘I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!’
Now, those dates have been confirmed as kicking off again on September 20 in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and travelling extensively throughout the United Sates and Canada until February 26, when they play Buffalo, New York.
‘We’re thrilled to announce new dates for our 2024 PEACE OUT Tour with special guests @theblackcrowes!’, Aerosmith announced on X, adding: ‘All previously purchased tickets will be honoured for the rescheduled shows – you’ll receive more info via email.
‘Tickets for the rescheduled dates & newly added shows go on sale Fri 4/12 @ 10AM local at http://aerosmith.com.’
Aerosmith was formed in late 1970 and comprises of Tyler, lead guitarist Joe Perry,bass player Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer and guitar player Brad Whitford.
Kramer, however, is not participating in the world tour with the band announcing he is ‘focus[ing] his full attention on his family and health’.
Touring member Buck Johnson will be participating as well.
In February, a lawsuit filed against singer Tyler by a woman accusing him of sexually assaulting her twice in one day when she was 17 was dismissed.
US District Judge Lewis Kaplan stated that former child model Jeanne Bellino had waited too long to sue the 75-year-old rock star, as reported by Reuters.
Frontman Tyler has had a lawsuit against him dismissed (Picture: Getty)
The judge said Bellino did not qualify for a two-year window to pursue claims that would otherwise extend beyond statutes of limitations, because she did not allege that Tyler’s conduct posed a ‘serious risk of physical injury’.
Rocker Tyler had previously ‘vehemently’ denied her allegations.
Tyler has also defended against a lawsuit in Los Angeles, where another woman, Julia Misley, claimed he sexually assaulted her in 1973 when she was 16 and he was 25.
He has denied the claims and insisted that Julia Misley, formerly known as Julia Holcomb, consented to their relationship.
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