This should come as no surprise: Aerosmith has canceled their summer tour.
Let’s recap:
Guitarist Joe Perry had a knee replaced last year. He’s been hobbling around with a cane.
Guitarist Brad Whitford bumped his head on his Ferrari and had to miss some shows.
Bassist Tom Hamilton dropped off the tour because of some “non-invasive surgery.” (He was diagnosed with throat cancer three years ago.)
And the coup de grace: Last week, singer Steven Tyler fell off a stage while dancing to the music in his head.
If you’re keeping score, that leaves drummer Joey Kramer — the only guy who needs to be sitting down throughout the show anyway — as the only functioning member of the band.
So, again: No big surprise that Aerosmith canceled their tour due to Tyler’s injuries.
That means no Blossom concert, fans. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase. —Michael Gallucci
This article appears in Aug 12-18, 2009.
Dude your take on Aerosmith just cracks me up. Epic stuff A+. To think that you can support great local music and see about 15 shows for the same price as what it would be to see these old guys. Them canceling the show is like a mini stimulous fund for Cleveland music. Now get out there people and go see some great local Cleveland shows….hell go see 15-20 of them for about the same price.
I am very disappointed about the concert cancel, I have waited years to see Aerosmith my all time favorite rock band. I am now 48 and will probably never get to see them. My husband and I were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary by seeing the concert. This really sucks. I still Nd will always love Aerosmith,