Aerosmith Retiring From Touring

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

People magazine is reporting the band is retiring from touring because Steven Tyler will never recover from fracturing his larynx and is not supposed to be talking much, if at all.

I love their music, but I never saw them in concert. At least their music will live on.

Fleetwood Mac seems to be done too. Lindsey Buckingham is out of the band after Stevie Nicks gave them a choice of Lindsey or her. Now Stevie says she won't tour with the band without Christine McVie, who passed away a year ago.

IDK. We were lucky enough to see Fleetwood Mac in concert a few times, including after Christine returned to the group. We also saw Stevie and Don Henley in concert.

The music lives on, and after hearing some of my children's choices I am so glad.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@beach-mom. How did Steven Tyler fracture his larynx?

I had dinner with him one night at a restaurant in Aspen. We were facing each other with a very narrow aisle between us. I could have reached out and touched him.

He was very gracious and seemed to enjoy visiting with diners after he finished eating, signing autographs and posing for photos with people.

I was with my cousin who had to tell me who he was.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

I'm so sorry that they have to give up touring but it was definitely the right decision for Steven.

Many years ago, they played in the basement of my college's camput church. Admission was $1. I remember telling my younger brothers about them and that they were going to make it one day. And lo and behold. Such talent. I wish them all well.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 - Apparently he injured it while performing last September. The band postponed the rest of the tour.

The band announced the injury was more serious than they originally thought, but then they still expected him to return.

Here is the official announcement from the band:

"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.

We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. 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 retirefrom 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.

For those who purchased their tickets through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be refunded – there is nothing further you need to do. For those who purchased via third-party resale sites such as SeatGeek, StubHub, VividSeats, etc. – please reach out to your point of purchase for more details.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 - How great to hear he's a nice person! And how lucky were you to be eating so close to him! You and your sister will never forget that!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@beach-mom. What a nice tribute. I'm so sorry to hear this. He seemed like a really nice, down to earth person.

Thanks for sharing.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 - YW! It must be hard for singers when they lose their voices that were their trademark. In Steven's case he's not even supposed to talk, but as his one daughter said, good luck keeping him quiet. He apparently doesn't like to text on the phone, but I suppose that will change.