Aerosmith have canceled their first set of 2022 Las Vegas residency dates so Steven Tyler can search therapy following a relapse.
“As lots of you understand, our beloved brother Steven has labored laborious on his sobriety for a few years,” the band wrote in a press release shared on social media. “After foot surgical procedure to organize for the stage and the need of ache administration throughout the course of, he has just lately relapsed and voluntarily entered a therapy program to focus on his well being and restoration. We’re actually sorry to tell our followers and mates that we should cancel our first set of Las Vegas residency dates this June and July whereas he focuses on his well-being.
“We’ll proceed our 2022 dates beginning in September, and we’ll let you understand any additional updates as quickly as we will,” the assertion continued. “We’re devastated that we have now inconvenienced so lots of you, particularly our most loyal followers who usually journey nice distances to expertise our exhibits. Thanks to your understanding and to your help for Steven throughout this time.”
You possibly can see the assertion under.
Aerosmith had been set to renew their Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency at Dolby Stay on June 17, choosing up the place they left off in February 2020. The residency will now start on Sept. 14 and is scheduled to run via Dec. 11.
Days after asserting their Vegas return, Aerosmith revealed that drummer Joey Kramer had “regrettably made the choice to sit down out the band’s concert events in 2022 so he can focus his full consideration on his household throughout these unsure occasions.” The band introduced drum technician John Douglas as Kramer’s fill-in throughout his “momentary depart of absence,” and stated that “he and the band sit up for his future performances with Aerosmith.”