70s rock legend makes rare public appearance after retiring due to health issues-Rebecca Sayce-Entertainment – Metro

The rock icon stepped away from his legendary rock band earlier this year (Picture: Backgrid)

Aerosmith icon Steven Tyler was spotted holding an ice pack to his face during a rare public appearance.

The music legend, 76, was seen taking a stroll in Beverly Hills rocking his signature eclectic style with blue denim jeans and a striking fur scarf.

He completed the look with a simple black coat and blue and green trainers with a large selection of chunky rings on his fingers.

As Tyler walked through a parking garage, he appeared to be holding an ice pack on his jaw.

It comes after Aerosmith revealed in August that they had retired from concerts due to Tyler’s health struggles.

The band, who formed in 1970, had kicked off the tour in September 2023 but were forced to reschedule a series of shows after the vocalist sustained vocal damage to his vocal cords.

The Aerosmith rocker was spotted taking a stroll in Beverly Hills (Picture: Backgrid)

He looked as fashionable as ever in casual blue denim jeans and a statement scarf (Picture: Backgrid)

The Cryin’ singer appeared to be holding an ice pack to his jaw (Picture: Backgrid)

The sighting comes after Aerosmith disbanded over the summer (Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

The Walk This Way hitmakers were eventually forced to announce that Steven’s ‘recovery from his vocal injury is not possible’ and they’ve made the ‘heartbreaking and difficult decision’ to retire from touring now altogether.

Sharing a statement on social media the band thanked fans for their support over the decades.

They wrote: ‘It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.

‘It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.

‘We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.’

It concluded: 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.’

The group kicked off their final tour in September 2023 (Picture: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)

Due to a vocal injury sustained by Tyler (right), they were forced to abandon the tour and retire (Picture: Ron Pownall/Getty Images)

The band had to reschedule dates earlier in the tour due to Tyler’s injury (Picture: Araya Doheny/Getty Imagesfor Janie’s Fund)

Postponing the initial 2023 tour dates, the band issued a statement updating fans on Steven’s health woes.

‘To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s 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,’ it read.

‘He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.

‘As a result, all the currently scheduled PEACE OUT shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more.’

Steven added in a separate message: ‘I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world. I promise we will be back as soon as we can!’

The band’s line-up had mostly remained for much of the past five decades, with the other four members being Joe Perry Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford.

The multi-platinum band released a number of huge hits across five decades, including Cryin’, Livin’ On The Edge, and I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing which featured Steven’s daughter Liv Tyler in the music video.

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