Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has voluntarily entered rehab after suffering a relapse. As a result, the band postponed their next performances. According to the band’s statement, the relapse is related to an addiction to painkillers.
Foot surgery resulted in relapse
A statement said the 74-year-old entered a rehabilitation program after foot surgery that required pain management. As a result, Aerosmith canceled all Las Vegas shows in June and July.
“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has been working on his sobriety for many years. After undergoing foot surgery in preparation for stage and requiring pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and has volunteered into a treatment program to focus on his health and recovery,” Aerosmith said in a statement on her Instagram. Channel.
“We are very sorry to announce to our fans and friends that we have to cancel our first dates in Las Vegas in June and July while he focuses on his well-being,” it said. “We will continue our 2022 dates from September and will update you as soon as possible with further news. We are devastated that we have caused inconvenience to so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who often travel long distances to experience our shows.”
“Thank you for your understanding and support of Steven during this time,” concludes Aerosmith.
Troubled drug past
The Aerosmith frontman has repeatedly spoken out about his ongoing drug problems and has sought treatment on multiple occasions. Including a first visit to a program in 1988, which he only completed at the urging of his bandmates.
“It took me many years to get over the anger that the band sent me to rehab while they were on vacation,” Tyler said in a 2019 interview. “But today I’m grateful for this moment.”