Aerosmith cancels concerts after Steven Tyler injures vocal cords

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler suffered vocal cord damage over the weekend, causing the group to postpone the remaining September concerts in their farewell tour.

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“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” Tyler, 75, said in a statement released by the band on Monday. “I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that we can come back and give you the performance you deserve.”

The band postponed its next six concerts, all of which were rescheduled for January and February 2024, according to the group.

They will play Detroit on Jan. 29; Chicago on Feb. 14; Washington, D.C. on Feb. 17; Toronto on Feb. 21; Raleigh, North Carolina, on Feb. 26; and Cleveland on Feb. 29.

The postponement came only three shows in to the Peace Out: The Farewell Tour. The tour began on Sept. 2 in Philadelphia.

All previously purchased tickets will be accepted at the rescheduled shows. Refunds will be available for fans who cannot attend the new dates, the group said.

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Steven Tyler through the years NEW YORK - CIRCA 1967: Rock and Roll group The Chain Reaction with future Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler (far left) pose for a portrait circa 1967 in New York City, New York. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)