Aerosmith's much-anticipated Valentine’s Day performance in Chicago was axed, leaving fans with broken hearts but not without hope. The veteran rockers had initially planned to serenade Chicago City as part of their "Peace Out: The Farewell Tour," but fate, it seems, had other plans.
The show, originally scheduled for last September and then moved to February 14, 2024, has been postponed once again. Fans will have to patiently wait to catch the legendary band, who will be rescheduling the show with a new date yet to be announced, as per the United Center's website. Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal woes turned out to be more serious than just a sore throat.
Initially ordered to abstain from singing for a month due to damaged vocal cords, Tyler is now grappling with a more severe condition. "His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx, which requires ongoing care," Aerosmith announced in a statement, as NBC Chicago obtained. The band and Tyler himself promise to make a return, with the frontman expressing his sorrow over the situation: “I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers, and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!"
This isn't just a setback for Chicago. Aerosmith has been forced to also reschedule other tour stops, including Detroit, Washington, Toronto, Raleigh, and Cleveland, leaving legions of fans waiting to dust off their band t-shirts. Ticket holders for the original dates can either hold onto their tickets for future shows or seek refunds if they're unable to attend the rescheduled dates, as the band confirmed. For the latest information on the tour and rescheduling updates, Aerosmith's website is the go-to resource.
"Peace Out: The Farewell Tour" was supposed to blaze a trail through 40 North American cities, starting in September 2023, with The Black Crowes warming up the stage for Aerosmith. According to a WGN-TV report, the tour had only completed three performances before Tyler's injury at a New York show threw a wrench into the tour's engine.
