Aerosmith seemed committed to completing their final tour, rescheduling it for later in the year.
Aerosmith, one of the highest-grossing rock bands, declared the end of its touring days on Friday. The announcement came after lead vocalist Steven Tyler’s vocal injury was deemed permanent, with no hope for full recovery.
The group kicked off their “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour” in May 2023 but had to postpone the tour after only a few performances due to Tyler’s larynx injury.
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In a statement released on Friday, the band mentioned Tyler’s efforts over the past months to restore his voice.
“We’ve witnessed his struggle, despite having top medical professionals supporting him. Unfortunately, it has become evident that a complete recovery from his vocal injury is unattainable,” the statement read. “As a band of brothers, we have made the painful yet necessary decision to retire from touring.”
It remains uncertain whether Aerosmith’s cessation of touring also signifies the end of live performances altogether. Some prominent bands have hinted at farewell tours, attracting large ticket sales, only to make a return later.
Aerosmith seemed committed to completing their final tour, rescheduling it for later in the year. However, performances were ultimately delayed until September before the final announcement on Friday.
The last show took place on September 9, 2023, in Elmont, New York. The band’s most recent album was released in 2012.
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Aerosmith emphasized the irreplaceability of Tyler’s unique and often raspy voice in their statement.
“Steven’s voice is an unparalleled instrument,” they stated.
Billboard reports that Aerosmith has sold over 150 million records, with 28 songs making it to the Billboard Top 100 and one reaching the No. 1 spot—the 1998 hit “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from the “Armageddon” soundtrack.
The band’s music quickly dominated FM radio with their self-titled debut album and the hit single “Dream On.” In 1986, Aerosmith collaborated with hip-hop group Run-DMC on a rap version of their 1975 track “Walk This Way,” which introduced them to a new generation of fans while alienating some original ones.
Pollstar, a concert industry publication, ranks Aerosmith at No. 31 on its “Top Touring Artists of the Pollstar Era” chart, which assesses acts based on gross ticket sales from July 7, 1980, to July 1, 2022. During that period, Aerosmith’s gross earnings were $603 million.
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“We are beyond grateful to everyone who was excited to join us on the road one last time,” the band said on Friday. “You’ve made our dreams come true.”