Aerosmith cancels Las Vegas concert hours before the curtain was set to rise after Steven Tyler falls ill
Fans looking to rock out with Aerosmith at Friday night’s residency show in Las Vegas had their hopes dashed.
The concert was canceled just two hours before the curtain was set to rise at the Dolby Live stage due to illness.
The band released a statement on social media revealing that 74-year-old lead singer Steven Tyler, who was said to be ‘doing extremely well’ this past summer after a stint in rehab, had taken sick.
Show canceled: Fans looking to rock out with Aerosmith at Friday night’s residency show in Las Vegas had their hopes dashed after lead singer Steven Tyler, 74 became ill; seen in 2020
‘It is with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel tonight’s show in Las Vegas due to Steven feeling unwell and unable to perform,’ the group wrote.
‘He is expected to make a full recovery for Monday night’s Las Vegas show. We sincerely apologize for the last minute notice.’
Disappointed fans were told they would receive a refund for their tickets.
Message: The group released a message apologizing for canceling the show said Steven should be well enough to perform by Monday
Illness: There was no word on what kind of illness the Walk This Way singer was dealing with; seen November 5 in LA
There was no word on what kind of illness the Walk This Way singer was suffering from.
The multiple Grammy winners kicked off their Deuces Wild Vegas residency in September, and it is scheduled to continue through December 11.
The rockers had to cancel the first leg of their stay in May when Steven voluntarily checked into rehab after relapsing on pain medication following foot surgery.
Residency: The multiple Grammy winners kicked off their Deuces Wild Vegas residency in September and it’s scheduled to continue through December 11
Recovery: The rockers had to cancel the first leg of their stay in May when Steven voluntarily checked into rehab after relapsing on pain medication following foot surgery; seen in 2020
The best selling American rock band recently penned a deal with Universal Music Group to put their hits under one umbrella, which includes all their past music and any future hits.
The deal also includes video and pictures. Any individual work from Steven and all the band’s members: Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, and Joey Kramer.
Aerosmith was founded 50 years ago and has sold more than 150 million albums around the world.
Universal umbrella: The best selling American rock band recently penned a deal with Universal Music Group to put their hits under one umbrella, which includes all their past music and any future hits; seen in 2020 in LA
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