LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aerosmith says Steven Tyler’s voice is permanent damaged last year by a vocal cord injury and the band will no longer tour.
The iconic band behind hits like “Love in an Elevator” and “Livin’ on the Edge” posted a statement on Friday announcing the cancellation of the remaining dates of the tour and providing an update on Tyler’s voice.
“He has worked tirelessly for months to get his voice back to where it was before his injury. We have seen him struggle despite having the best medical team by his side. Unfortunately, it is clear that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible,” the statement said. “As a band of brothers, we have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary decision to withdraw from the tour stage.”
Tyler announced in September that he had injured his vocal cords during a show during the Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. Tyler said in an Instagram statement at the time that the injury caused bleeding, but that he hoped the band would return after postponing a few shows.
Tyler’s powerful vocals have powered Aerosmith’s massive catalog of hits since its inception in 1970, including “Dream On,” “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion.” They were at the beginning of a 40-date farewell tour when Tyler was injured.
“We have always wanted to amaze you during a performance. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” the band said in a statement to fans on Friday.
“It was the honor of our lives that our music became part of yours,” the band said. “In every club, on every major tour and in great and private moments, you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your life.”
Aerosmith is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a four-time Grammy-winning band. In addition to Tyler, the members are Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer.