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Injury Forces Aerosmith to Reschedule More Shows

Aerosmith continues to postpone concerts this week due to a leg injury incurred by frontman Steven Tyler. Thursday night's show in Charlotte, North Carolina, and all the way through Monday's Fort Lauderdale gig are the latest to be scrapped as a result of what the band's website still vaguely attributes to "an artist injury."

Thankfully, the band's Twitter-happy guitarist Joe Perry has been more forthcoming, revealing that guitarist Brad Whitford -- who had been sitting out part of the tour after having surgery for a burst blood vessel -- "is up and ready to rock as soon as [singer] Steven [Tyler's] leg muscle feels better." He's also asked fans to pray for "Steven's speedy return."

As for the Florida gigs, Perry wrote Wednesday, "Tampa Fort Lauderdale both rescheduled in Oct. Sorry for the let down. Better Steven recovers fully than halfway n strains his leg again." Just a day prior, the guitarist posted that he was "just waiting for a call from Tyler so Aerosmith can rock you guys outta the venues n back again."

As for the injury itself, fans who attended the group's last live show on June 29th in Connecticut, have suggested that Tyler hurt himself onstage. This marks seven canceled shows since the band called off its July 1st date in Cincinnati.

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Daarlene

AEROSMITH IS THE GREATEST #1 ROCK BAND. STEVE TYLER ROCKS THE HOUSE EVERY TIME HE'S ON STAGE. THERE NOT GETTING OLD THERE GETTING BETTER. NO ONE CAN HIT THOSE NOTE LIKE STEVEN & THERE'S NOT A BAND THAT CAN OUT PERFORM THEM. THERE JUST HAVING A LITTLE BAD LUCK RIGHT NOW. LUCK CHANGES ALL THE TIME & FOR THE BETTER. IF ALL OF YOU ARE THERE FANS WRITTING THESE COMMENTS, CHILL OUT & SUPPORT THEM.

July 31 2009 at 6:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nanooksnook

I don't care how long it takes him to get well its worth the WAIT. As to his age those of you who are bitching. I would love for you to get on stage, most of you wouldn't last one set. AEROSMITH has been rockin this fan since i was 12 years old.
Keep the TRAIN ROLLING boys oh by the way I'm 45 now.Need some good old fashion kick ass rock n roll. see you soon.

July 16 2009 at 5:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rockin

Oh my lets pray for stevens groin
are you for real what a lil bitch
god ol mighty some people just dont know when to hang the freakin hat

July 15 2009 at 1:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
gmichmo

I know Steve from the old days in Sunapee N.H.He will be ok.This is the tightest band in the history of rock and roll.Forget your sceptism and let nature take it's course.The band won't dissapoint.
GARY W. HAMPTON N.H.

July 14 2009 at 7:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
redneckwanda

Smile!

July 14 2009 at 7:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jessica

You guys fucking rock. Hope that leg heals up good for you so you guys can rock some more shows.

July 14 2009 at 6:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bob

Come on Steven get well soon then the R&R Train will keep a rollin.

July 14 2009 at 6:18 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sin D

Get better dudes...the greatest American R&R band ever!
Hope he did not slip on a toy in the attic, or get caught between a rock and a hard place...or had rocks thrown at him...don't want to see him on a permanent vacation, with bootleg. AEROSMITH ROCKS!

July 14 2009 at 6:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
madeline19rn

The amazing Mr. Tyler also has Hepatitis C and as someone who has it as well life is not fun. You rarely feel "well" and little things become BIG things. God Bless You for all you continue to do!!!!!

July 14 2009 at 6:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
v8350chrome

GBU aerosmith , u asked for prayer. I pray that ou Lord and savior Jesus Christ will heal u physically and spiritually. Steve and Joe, u men have an awesome chance to reach so many people with the truth to this lost generation. one day u will play for the Lord in heaven, so start promoting Him, Jesus on stage. If u acknowledge God 1st then He will bless u. It is so simple. Just believe and trust in Him and talk to Him and u can't go wrong. u have absolutely nothing to lose. peace&love&R&R GBU 2Corinthians13, John 3v16!!!
Jesus Christ is the ROCK of our salvation!!!!!!!!!!!!

July 14 2009 at 6:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply