Paco Dennis
SF VIP
- Location
- Mid-Missouri
He hurt his larynx during a performance in Sept. 2023. They announced they have to quit touring. His voice/larynx cannot be healed.
“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.
*For those who purchased their tickets through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be refunded – there is nothing further you need to do. For those who purchased via third-party resale sites such as SeatGeek, StubHub, VividSeats, etc. – please reach out to your point of purchase for more details.*
The five-member lineup had remained intact for much of its five-decade-plus history, with exceptions when different members went on hiatus. Most recently, it was announced that drummer Joey Kramer would not be participating on the farewell tour, after some contentious back-and-forth previous exchanges. ‘“While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith,” the announcement of the farewell tour said, “he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”
When the farewell tour was postponed after three shows last September, at the time a statement from the band said, “Unfortunately, Stevens vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx, which requires ongoing care.” No specific replacement dates had been announced, beyond the hope at the time that they would be rescheduled some time in 2024.
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“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.
*For those who purchased their tickets through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be refunded – there is nothing further you need to do. For those who purchased via third-party resale sites such as SeatGeek, StubHub, VividSeats, etc. – please reach out to your point of purchase for more details.*
The five-member lineup had remained intact for much of its five-decade-plus history, with exceptions when different members went on hiatus. Most recently, it was announced that drummer Joey Kramer would not be participating on the farewell tour, after some contentious back-and-forth previous exchanges. ‘“While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith,” the announcement of the farewell tour said, “he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”
When the farewell tour was postponed after three shows last September, at the time a statement from the band said, “Unfortunately, Stevens vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx, which requires ongoing care.” No specific replacement dates had been announced, beyond the hope at the time that they would be rescheduled some time in 2024.
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