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Tyler broke shoulder in fall from stage

Posted by Mark Shanahan August 7, 2009 07:58 AM
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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler suffered a broken shoulder and injuries to his
head and back when he fell from the stage at a show in South Dakota
Wednesday. Tyler, 61, was dancing on a catwalk when he suddenly stumbled
and fell awkwardly into the crowd. The singer was doing the impromptu dance
to entertain fans after the sound system failed. The audience at South
Dakota’s famed Sturgis Motorcycle Rally thought the fall was part of the
act until the singer didn’t get up. Tyler, who missed several shows last
month due to a leg problem, was airlifted to Rapid City Regional Hospital,
the largest hospital in western South Dakota. Last night, Joe Perry’s wife,
Billie, told Aerosmith fans via Twitter that Tyler suffered a broken
shoulder and received stitches on his head and back. She said the band has
returned to Boston and it's not known when the tour might resume. This is
the latest setback for Aerosmith. In addition to Tyler's problems,
guitarist Brad Whitford and bassist Tom Hamilton have missed concerts this
summer due to illness and injury. Tyler was at Sturgis earlier in the week
to promote his Dirico Motorcycles line.

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15 comments so far...

  1. A man's got to know his limitations

    Posted by Hoss August 7, 09 08:29 AM

  1. Feel better Steven, we love yah!

    Posted by M August 7, 09 08:53 AM

  1. Steven, you're 61 but you've the body of a 21 year old. When he sees what you've done to it he's going to be really, really mad!

    Posted by Jane X Jones August 7, 09 09:48 AM

  1. Hey! Anybody can have a bad day! Get well soon Steve,

    Posted by murph August 7, 09 10:05 AM

  1. Too old and too many drugs to do this stuff Stevie. Do you mish the glory that much? Grow up, it is not a diseace it is just old age man. Your looking real scarey.

    Posted by Big Jim August 7, 09 11:21 AM

  1. Maybe it's just one of many signs from above saying it's time to hang it up boys. We love ya but...

    Posted by Lac August 7, 09 11:34 AM

  1. Stevie - don't ever change. You're as old as you feel. Heal up quick.

    Posted by fastcompany August 7, 09 12:10 PM

  1. The only band that has aged gracefully is KISS ... because Gene and Paul eschewed drugs. These Aerosmith washouts will all be senile soon.

    Posted by balonbride August 7, 09 12:44 PM

  1. I say keep rocking until you just can't do it anymore. Of course, I'd never pay to see Aerosmith. They're alright, but certainly one of the most overrated bands in recent history. Their early material is better, but not worthy of the high praise bestowed upon the NH boys (yes they not from boston)...

    Posted by jons wakefield August 7, 09 01:11 PM

  1. Well, at least it wasn't his hip....

    Posted by ATeam August 7, 09 01:40 PM

  1. You guys have had it physically, too many drugs and too much booze. Time to head back to Marsh Vegas and enjoy the beach. McCartney lives a clean and healthy lifestyle, thats why he can still rock out and frankly, your'e done dude.

    Posted by Sassy August 7, 09 01:48 PM

  1. You guys have had it physically, too many drugs and too much booze. Time to head back to Marsh Vegas and enjoy the beach. McCartney lives a clean and healthy lifestyle, thats why he can still rock out and frankly, your'e done dude.

    Posted by Sassy August 7, 09 01:48 PM

  1. Time to retire boyz. Your old now..

    Posted by John D August 7, 09 02:27 PM

  1. You better ring McCartney up...ask for some pointers, Steven. He's got half a dozen years on you, and he's running around stage like a young pup, and, so far, hasn't broken any limbs, or other bones.

    Posted by mattal1958 August 7, 09 02:46 PM

  1. Steven,
    Ann Margrett did it first . Get well and get back on the horse . We love you brother .
    Jimmy

    Posted by jimmy eiseman August 7, 09 02:47 PM
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