On Thursday (Dec. 8) Aerosmith canceled the final two dates of their Las Vegas residency due to Steven Tyler’s undisclosed illness. One of the shows was only hours away, while the other one was scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
The band’s statement read that the decision was made “on the advice of doctors.”
A similar announcement was made earlier this week, when they canceled 2 other shows. According to Billboard, at time of press, a spokesperson for the band could not be reached for comment on Tyler’s diagnosis.
Earlier this summer, Aerosmith canceled some concerts while Tyler entered a treatment program for his struggle with drug addiction. He had relapsed after using pain meds following foot surgery.
TL;DR:
- On Thursday (Dec. 8) Aerosmith canceled the final two dates of their Las Vegas residency due to Steven Tyler’s undisclosed illness.
- The band’s statement read that the decision was made “on the advice of doctors.”
- A similar announcement was made earlier this week, when they canceled 2 other shows.
