Aerosmith is currently on a farewell tour of North America, but that trip is put on hold after singer Steven Tyler suffered vocal cord damage during a recent performance.
According to the band, Tyler suffered damage to his vocal cords during a concert on Saturday and was unable to sing for at least 30 days.
“During the show on Saturday I suffered damage to my vocal cords which resulted in bleeding,” he said. “We need to reschedule a few appointments so we can come back and give you the service you deserve.”
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“It is with a broken heart that I have to say that I have received strict medical orders not to sing for the next thirty days. During Saturday’s show I suffered damage to my vocal cords which resulted in bleeding. We need to reschedule some dates so we can come back and give you the performance you wanted… pic.twitter.com/bDT8tqmEcP
— Aerosmith (@Aerosmith) September 11, 2023
The band also postponed performances in Detroit, Washington, Toronto, Raleigh and Cleveland.
The Chicago show, originally scheduled for Friday, will instead take place on February 14, 2024 at the United Center.
According to the band, all tickets for this show will be honored on the rescheduled date. Anyone unable to attend will receive a refund.
For more information, visit Aerosmith’s website.
The band has been on the “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour” for the past few weeks. This tour will visit 40 different North American cities, with The Black Crowes serving as the opening act.