**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA DATE: October 26, 2023

HEADLINE: AEROSMITH FRONTMAN STEVEN TYLER ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY VOCAL CORD SURGERY, PROMPTING IMMEDIATE TOUR POSTPONEMENT

DATELINE – LOS ANGELES – Steven Tyler, the iconic 75-year-old lead vocalist for the multi-platinum rock band Aerosmith, has announced he is undergoing emergency medical treatment for a serious throat condition, resulting in the immediate postponement of the band’s long-awaited “Peace Out” farewell tour.

Who: Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith.

What: Tyler has sustained significant damage to his vocal cords, requiring immediate surgical intervention. According to a formal statement released by the band, the injury occurred during a recent performance, resulting in a hemorrhage. Medical specialists have mandated the procedure to prevent permanent, career-ending damage.

When: The surgery is scheduled for later this week. The tour’s remainder, including all previously announced dates through February 2024, has been cancelled rather than postponed.

Where: The announcement was made from the band’s management offices in Los Angeles; Tyler is currently under the care of a specialist at an undisclosed medical facility.

Why: Touring physicians and an independent otolaryngologist have determined that the vocal cord trauma is “beyond a strain” and that continued performance carries a substantial risk of irreversible impairment to Tyler’s voice. The band cited that a full recovery is expected to require an extensive and indefinite period of strict vocal rest, making the previously scheduled concert dates untenable.

Official Statement: In a formal release, Aerosmith acknowledged the difficult decision, stating, “It has always been Steven’s goal to give the fans a flawless performance. This heartbreaking decision was made with the heav