This is so sweet!
25.05.2022 - 00:13 / msn.com
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has voluntarily checked himself into a rehabilitation facility after a recent “relapse”. The classic rock band were expected to kick off a Las Vegas residency at the Park MGM in June. In an Instagram post from Tuesday (24 May), the band explained the events leading up to Tyler’s decision to seek treatment.
“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years,” they wrote. “After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery. ”Tyler has discussed his struggles with addiction publicly, including in a 2019 GQ interview about being a rock musician in the 1970s.
“It was more or less the thing to do, back then as well. I don’t think there were any bands that even knew what sober was,” he admitted. According to the Park MGM website, ticketholders to the band’s “Deuces Are Wild” shows in Vegas will be automatically refunded.
The band also apologised to fans who would be affected by the cancelations, “especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows”. From news to politics, travel to sport, culture to climate – The Independent has a host of free newsletters to suit your interests. To find the stories you want to read, and more, in your inbox, click here.
This is so sweet!
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Britney Spears. The feeling, though, might not be mutual.Rumors about a potential Britney residency at Resorts World have run rampant since the pop posted images from the hotel last weekend.
Britney Spears might be making a return to Las Vegas! A source tells ET that there's some «wooing» happening in Sin City to get Spears back for a residency.«There is definitely some wooing happening in Vegas to get Britney Spears back for a residency,» the source shared. The news of a potential return to Vegas for Spears comes after Celine Dion postponed and canceled her upcoming tour dates due to ongoing health issues, leaving a spot open for the «Sometimes» singer.«Britney was initially going to jump from Planet Hollywood to Park MGM for her residency that was canceled in 2019.
Aerosmith vocalist Steven Tyler has entered rehab, leading to the cancellation of the first half of the band’s planned Las Vegas residency which was due to kick off next month.“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years”, say the band in a statement. “After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment programme to concentrate on his health and recovery”.“We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must cancel our first set of Las Vegas residency dates this June and July while he focuses on his well-being”, they continue.“We will continue our 2022 dates starting in September, and we’ll let you know any further updates as soon as we can”, they conclude.
Steven Tyler has been supported by fans and friends after sharing the news that he has returned to rehab. The Aerosmith singer suffered a relapse and "voluntarily" entered treatment, according to a statement from the band.MORE: Sharon Osbourne reveals daughter Aimee's brush with death after terrifying fire –'Today was beyond horrific'"We love you, and wish Steven all the support and good vibes he can get.
Oh no! How heartbreaking!
Aerosmith canceled a swath of dates for its upcoming Las Vegas Residency today after announcing lead singer Steven Tyler is back in rehab.
Aerosmith have cancelled their summer Las Vegas residency dates due to frontman Steven Tyler checking himself into a drug rehabilitation facility.The band’s ‘Deuces Are Wild’ residency was scheduled to kick off at Park MGM’s Dolby Live on June 17 and run until December 11.However, the band have today (May 24) announced in an Instagram post that the June and July dates will not be going ahead due to Tyler suffering a relapse following recent foot surgery.“As many of you know, our beloved brother Steven has worked on his sobriety for many years,” Aerosmith wrote. “After foot surgery to prepare for the stage and the necessity of pain management during the process, he has recently relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health and recovery.“We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must cancel our first set of Las Vegas Residency dates this June and July while he focuses on his well-being.”A post shared by Aerosmith (@aerosmith)The band said they will now start the residency in September and will let fans know any further updates “as soon as we can”.“We are devastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you, especially our most loyal fans who often travel great distances to experience our shows,” they continued.
If you purchased your tickets via Ticketmaster, you will be refunded and will receive an email shortly with details, otherwise please contact your point of purchase for information on refunds. pic.twitter.com/1nuUc5Gj1jTyler has a history of Morton’s neuroma, or swelling of nerves in his feet, and he has undergone several surgeries to improve his condition.“We are truly sorry to inform our fans and friends that we must cancel our first set of Las Vegas Residency dates this June and July while he focuses on his well-being,” the statement said.“We will continue our 2022 dates starting in September, and we’ll let you know any further updates as soon as we can,” Aerosmith added.
Steven Tyler has experienced a relapse in his sobriety journey, forcing Aerosmith to postpone upcoming concerts.