Releasing 15 albums throughout their time on stage, Aerosmith watched their stardom reach iconic levels as they sold over 150 million albums worldwide. Although it has been over a decade since the band released a new album, Aerosmith continued to tour and entertain fans. But sadly, their time in the spotlight came to an end recently when the band announced their retirement due to Steven Tyler’s ongoing vocal injury. With fans and the music industry saddened by the news, Queen’s Brian May shared his thoughts about the decision, noting how much of an impact the band had on music.
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Since Aerosmith dropped the news they were ending their farewell tour early, fans clamored to social media to praise the group and to remember some of their most iconic performances. For May, he shared a post on Instagram that featured the retirement news. He captioned the post, writing, “This has brought a tear to my eye. Aerosmith have been a huge part of my life, as they have been for millions of other rock fans. Steve Tyler stands as one the greatest vocalists and front men of all time – and it’s heartbreaking that his extraordinary voice has been so damaged. We all send our love and prayers for your recovery, Steve.”
Brian May Insists Aerosmith Will Continue To Live On
Having spent decades in the music industry himself, May also praised the band for sharing their decision with fans. “ It’s also typical of the pure class of the band that they have made and broadcast this bold decision in such style. The career of Aerosmith is truly something to celebrate forever. All things must pass – but the inspiring work of Aerosmith will live on – along with the memories of truly one of the most awesome bands to ever hit a stage.”
Gaining over 70,000 likes, fans filled the comment section with love and support. But one fan shared their regret, writing, “I‘m still crying..my biggest dream will never come true – it was seeing Aerosmith live for one time… They mean everything to me.”
The end of Aerosmith started back in September 2023 when Tyler suffered a vocal chord injury. Having to postpone their Peace Out tour at the time, the band explained, “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care.”
Although no longer performing on stage, the era of Aerosmith continues to entertain and inspire others to chase their dreams.
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