Steven Tyler has returned to stage for the primary time since his vocal damage that led to Aerosmith‘s retirement.
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Tyler’s Jam For Janie charity occasion, which happened yesterday (February 2) and doubled as a Grammys watch social gathering, concluded with a particular efficiency by the Aerosmith musician.
He carried out Excessive’s ‘Extra Than Phrases,’ and Aerosmith’s personal ‘Toys within the Attic’ and ‘Dream On’. Tyler additionally performed ‘Candy Emotion’, ‘Stroll This Manner’ and ‘Heartbreaker’. The present had particular appearances from Linda Perry, Marcus King, Jessie J, Billy Idol, Steve Stevens, and Joan Jett.
Watch some fan-captured footage of Tyler under.
Proceeds from the Janie’s Fund charity gig will help girls impacted by abuse, neglect, violence and people who have suffered within the LA wildfires. Greater than 100 firefighters had been additionally invited to the occasion by the Widows, Orphans And Disabled Firefighters Fund and Los Angeles Fireplace Division Basis.
Aerosmith introduced their abrupt retirement from touring in August final 12 months after Tyler suffered a severe vocal wire damage. The band’s closing stay present was held as a part of their ‘Peace Out’ tour, which started in 2023, however solely noticed the band play three nights, earlier than rescheduling the remainder of the dates after Tyler injured his larynx.
Following the announcement that Aerosmith’s touring days had come to an finish, quite a few well-known faces shared their disappointment on the information. Queen’s Brian Might stated that the announcement “introduced a tear” to his eye, whereas Sammy Hagar shared his lengthy historical past with the members, calling the retirement “an amazing fucking loss”. It was later confirmed that followers may watch the band’s closing ever present on YouTube in 4K high quality.
Tom Hamilton additionally gave followers an replace on how the choice to stop tour was made final 12 months: “The choice was made by the workforce which incorporates the band and our devoted administration… We don’t know what the longer term holds but it surely gained’t embody touring.”
Hamilton additionally stated he “can’t think about” the band persevering with with a brand new singer, and added: “I’m certain all of us have music in our future and it’ll present itself in ways in which we haven’t deliberate but. I’ve been taking part in in a band with some good mates. We’ve got a bunch of actually good songs and we hope to be placing them out quickly and hopefully doing a little gigs.”
