Joe Perry Drains Aerosmith Reunion Hopes After Tyler’s Vocal Setback
Great, just what we needed—another rock-band drama to chew on. Joe Perry has finally weighed in on the endless chatter about an Aerosmith reunion, and spoiler alert: he’s not holding his breath. After Steven Tyler’s serious throat injury last year that led to emergency vocal-surgery talks, fans have been buzzing like a broken amp, convinced the band will scramble back onto the road. But Perry, ever the skeptic, threw cold water on those hopes in recent interviews.
In a candid sit-down with Rolling Stone on June 5, Perry rolled his eyes at the notion of a quick comeback, remarking, “We’re still healing—physically and mentally. Everyone’s talking ’bout reunion like it’s a Done Deal.” He highlighted Tyler’s rehab regime, which, per People Magazine’s June 7 report, includes months of vocal rest and specialized therapy after doctors informed him of potential permanent damage. Perry’s tone was equal parts exasperated and realistic: “I love playing with Steve, but let’s not pretend it’s as simple as tuning up and hitting the stage.”
Over at Billboard’s June 9 feature, Perry doubled down, noting that even private jam sessions at his Massachusetts studio have been “sporadic at best.” He confessed, “We tried a couple of riffs last month, but it felt like poking at old wounds—literally.” Sources close to the band confirm that Tyler’s doctor warned against overexertion, making full-throttle tour dates a big no-no for now. Travis Knoxville, Aerosmith’s long-time tour manager, told Billboard that tentative planning is “more like wishful thinking until Steve gets the green light.”
Of course, the rumor mill is already cooking up reunion dates for next summer festival season, but Perry wasn’t buying it. “I don’t mind the optimism, but let’s call a spade a spade: nothing’s signed,” he grumbled. Fans hoping for a surprise Coachella drop-in might want to curb their enthusiasm—Perry hinted that solo gigs and small-venue charity shows are more realistic targets while Tyler completes his recovery.
I told you so: when you mix aging rockers and major health scares, timelines tend to evaporate. Is anyone shocked that it’s taking longer than a weekend jam session to get everyone back in shape? Probably not. In the meantime, don’t clear your calendars for Sold-Out Arena Tour just yet.
And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and Rolling Stone (June 5 interview), People Magazine (June 7 report), Billboard (June 9 feature)
Attribution: Jesse Grant (Creative Commons)
