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Steven Tyler jokes Aerosmith could return but confirms no future plans
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The newly added coverage centres on Steven Tyler’s response to Bill Burr calling Aerosmith’s two Hollywood Bowl concerts the band’s final shows. Tyler joked that “you can’t get rid of Aerosmith”, fuelling speculation that the group could perform again, though he did not confirm any future plans.
Aerosmith returned to the stage after three years away for concerts on 29 October and 1 November, joined by guests including Heart, Guns N’ Roses and Tom Morello; Dave Grohl played drums on the first night. The band had halted its farewell tour after Tyler sustained vocal cord damage and announced in 2024 that it would retire from touring. At the second show, Tyler reflected on the band’s 55 years together, leaving its live future uncertain.
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In short
- Tyler joked Aerosmith could not be got rid of.
- The band played two comeback shows at the Hollywood Bowl.
- Its future live plans remain unclear.
How this story developed
- 1 hour ago Steven Tyler cast doubt on the concerts being Aerosmith’s last after Bill Burr described them as the band’s final shows, joking that the group could not be got rid of while confirming no future performances.
- 1 hour ago Aerosmith returned to the Hollywood Bowl for two concerts on 29 October and 1 November, their first performances in three years, after Steven Tyler’s vocal cord damage led the band to end its farewell tour and announce in 2024 that it would retire from touring.
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Aerosmith’s return after a serious vocal injury suggests there may still be room for occasional performances, and Tyler’s remark can reasonably be read as resisting a definitive farewell. After 55 years together, the band may want to decide its future on its own terms and keep the possibility of playing live open.
The case against
The band announced it would retire from touring after Tyler damaged his vocal cords, so treating two comeback concerts as evidence of a wider return could raise expectations the members may not be able or willing to meet. Given the health concerns and the uncertainty about future plans, a clear distinction between a special reunion and resumed touring may help fans understand what to expect.
Explained simply
Aerosmith are an American rock band formed in Boston in 1970. Singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry are among its best-known members, and the group has released hit songs and toured for decades.
The band’s live future became uncertain after Tyler damaged his vocal cords and Aerosmith stopped touring. In 2024, the band said it would retire from touring, a decision that concerns live performances rather than ending the group’s music altogether.
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Originally published by Far Out as “Steven Tyler denies retirement rumours as “you can’t get rid of Aerosmith””.