Watch Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Perform for the Last Time on Stage With a Special Tribute to Joe Perry

Appearing to embrace all styles of music like heavy metal, pop rock, and rhythm and blues, Aerosmith sold over 150 million albums thanks to hits like “Angel”, “Rag Doll”, and “What It Takes.” During their time on stage, the band even landed a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After spending nearly six decades touring the world, the band decided to celebrate its rich history with one more tour. Kicking off their Peace Out farewell tour, Aerosmith and Steven Tyler had no idea that their performance on September 9th would be their last time on stage together. 

While just another concert at the time, Aerosmith took the stage after a video showcased their long history in music. And as for the concert, Tyler seemed to be in prime shape as he dominated songs like “Back in the Saddle.” Even during the encore, Tyler performed iconic songs like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way.” While any of those songs would be a great performance to end a career on, Tyler’s last song on stage was not from the band’s discography but “Happy Birthday to You.” 

Wanting to celebrate guitarist Joe Perry turning 73 years old, the band decided to surprise him with a giant chocolate cake. And given Tyler’s talent, he was sure to take charge when it came to singing “Happy Birthday to You.” With the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York packed with fans, Tyler apparently injured his voice during the concert. 

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Aerosmith Thanks Fans For Helping The Band’s Dreams Come True

While fans believed Tyler just needed some time off to recover, Aerosmith shocked the music world when they announced their retirement. On August 2nd, the band revealed, “ As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other.  He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.  We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.”

Aerosmith ended their message with a final thank you. “Thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth.  Play our music loud, now and always.  Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”

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