Queen’s Brian May Brought to Tears by Aerosmith Retirement: “One of the Most Awesome Bands”…

In a heartfelt moment between rock legends, Queen guitarist Brian May penned a tribute to Aerosmith following their recent retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal injury.

May wrote passionately about his fellow hard rock heroes, revealing that the news of their retirement brought him to tears. The guitarist took to Instagram to share the following:

“This has brought a tear to my eye. Aerosmith have been a huge part of my life, as they have been for millions of other rock fans. Steve Tyler stands as one the greatest vocalists and front men of all time – and it’s heartbreaking that his extraordinary voice has been so damaged. We all send our love and prayers for your recovery, Steve.

It’s also typical of the pure class of the band that they have made and broadcast this bold decision in such style. The career of Aerosmith is truly something to celebrate forever. All things must pass – but the inspiring work of Aerosmith will live on — along with the memories of truly one of the most awesome bands to ever hit a stage. Bri”

Trevealing that Tyler will not be able to recover from the vocal cord damage and fractured larynx he sustained during a show in September 2023. The band had already postponed dates for their farewell tour to September 2024, but those will no longer happen.

Shared the band in a statement: “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.”

Below you can see Brian May’s tribute to Aerosmith.