Might 24 (Reuters) – Rock band Aerosmith canceled the primary two months of exhibits scheduled for its Las Vegas residency after lead singer Steven Tyler suffered a relapse in his sobriety and entered therapy, the band introduced on Tuesday.
The group recognized for hits together with “Dream On” and “Stroll This Approach” plans to take the stage on the Park MGM resort beginning in September, in keeping with a press release posted on Twitter.
Tyler, 74, has been open about previous struggles with substance abuse, which had brought on rigidity together with his bandmates. In 2009, Tyler advised Folks journal he was receiving therapy for ache administration and an dependancy to prescription painkillers ensuing from 10 years of efficiency accidents.
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The band’s assertion on Tuesday mentioned the singer had “labored on his sobriety for a few years” however not too long ago relapsed following foot surgical procedure “and the need of ache administration.”
Tyler “voluntarily entered a therapy program to focus on his well being and restoration,” the assertion mentioned.
“We’re devastated that we have now inconvenienced so lots of you,” the band added. “Thanks to your understanding and to your assist for Steven throughout this time.”
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Reporting by Lisa Richwine
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