Steven Tyler Illness Leads to Aerosmith Canceling Vegas Residency Shows
Aerosmith is experiencing some hiccups toward the end of their latest Las Vegas residency. The band was forced to cancel two gigs due to Steven Tyler dealing with an illness….
Aerosmith is experiencing some hiccups toward the end of their latest Las Vegas residency. The band was forced to cancel two gigs due to Steven Tyler dealing with an illness.
On December 2, Aerosmith issued the following statement:
"It is with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel tonight’s show in Las Vegas due to Steven feeling unwell and unable to perform. He is expected to make a full recovery for Monday night's Las Vegas show. We sincerely apologize for the last-minute notice."
However, Tyler did not recover in time for the aforementioned Monday show, which led to another statement. The statement reads:
"Unfortunately tomorrow’s show, Monday December 5th, in Las Vegas has to be canceled. Steven Tyler said 'on the advice of my doctor, I’m taking more time to rest... there is nowhere we’d rather be than on stage surrounded by the greatest fans in the world.' We sincerely apologize."
As of publishing, there haven't been any further details about the extent of Tyler's illness. Aerosmith has two more residency dates on December 8 and 11. So far, those shows will go on as scheduled.
We send our well-wishes to the Demon of Screamin' and hope to see him return to the stage with Aerosmith soon.
Steven Tyler is many things: One of the greatest frontmen of all time, a poet and, it bears mentioning, one of the wackiest dudes to ever walk the Earth. All of that combined is what makes the Demon of Screamin' so iconic and so beloved.
In honor of his birthday (March 26), here's a look back on ten quotes attributed to the Aerosmith frontman ranging from hilarious to poignant and everywhere in between.
"The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those that got there first."
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Steven Tyler performs onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
"The crows may crow, but the hens deliver the goods."
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 11: Musician Steven Tyler arrives at the John Varvatos 9th Annual Stuart House Benefit presented by Chrysler and Hasbro held at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 11, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for John Varvatos)
"Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windshield."
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Musician Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs onstage during the John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit presented by Chrysler, Kids Tent by Hasbro Studios, at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for John Varvatos)
"I may be a monster, but I’m a sensitive monster…"
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)
"Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us."
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - NOVEMBER 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Steven Tyler performs and speaks with clients of Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center to provide the powerful, inspirational message of recovery through music with longtime friend, singer/songwriter, Richie Supa on November 10, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Recovery Unplugged)
"Seems like the light at the end of the tunnel may by you."
CENTURY CITY, CA - MAY 02: Musician Steven Tyler attends the 21st annual Race to Erase MS at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 2, 2014 in Century City, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)
"Songwriting is a bitch, and then it has puppies."
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Recording artist Steven Tyler of Aerosmith attends the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
"They've been stepping on my toes for years. It's just a reason to get new boots."
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: Steven Tyler performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza on June 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
"Love may be the best driving wheel, but anger is a pretty good second."
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 10: Steven Tyler performs onstage at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV on March 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)
"Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that makes you smile."
PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 10: Steven Tyler performs onstage at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV on March 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)
