Three years after canceling their farewell due to frontman Steven Tyler’s larynx injury, Aerosmith have announced two comeback concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 29 and November 1 where they will share the stage with an impressive list of guest artists, including the Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Slash, Duff McKagan, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello and many more. They’re calling the event California, Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends.
“Even more artists, special guests and surprise appearances will be announced in the coming weeks,” the concert announcement reads, “promising unforgettable collaborations and unexpected moments across both evenings. The lineup will vary each evening. Final evening lineups will be announced at or near show time and are subject to change.” General ticket on-sale begins October 10. (Go to their website for more information.)
On May 1, 2023, Aerosmith revealed plans for a 40-date North American “Peace Out” farewell tour. “I think it’s time,” guitarist Joe Perry told the Associated Press. “You never know how much longer everyone will be healthy to do this.” Drummer Joey Kramer did not participate in the tour to “focus his attention on his family and health”, leaving John Douglas to play in his place.
The tour kicked off in Philadelphia on September 2, 2023, with a set mixing hits like “Love in an Elevator”, “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On” with deeper cuts like “Adam’s Apple”, “Hangman’s Jury” and “No More No More”. But the gig came to an abrupt end two concerts later, following a concert in Elmont, New York, when Steven Tyler injured his larynx. They initially attempted to reschedule the dates while he recovered, but ultimately canceled the entire tour.
“As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other,” they said in a statement. “He has spent months working tirelessly to get his voice back to where it was before his injury. We have watched him struggle despite having the best medical team at his side. Unfortunately, it is clear that a complete 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 performing on tour.”
Tyler remained low-key over the next few years, occasionally performing at special events such as Janie’s Fund charity shows and Ozzy Osbourne’s Back to the Beginning farewell concert in July 2025. Each time, he sang without difficulty or apparent tension.
Perry, meanwhile, has focused his attention on longtime band Joe Perry Project. In fall 2025, they launched a tour with a lineup that included Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson, and Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo. And Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton has been touring and recording with his new band Close Enemies.
In November 2025, Aerosmith and Yungblud teamed up for the collaborative EP Once again. “It was really crazy meeting (Yungblud) for the first time,” Tyler told Rolling Stone UK. “I fell in love with him, at first sight. All I thought about was – dare I say something that’s been used to death? – he was like another mother’s brother. It was like looking in the mirror. Like, ‘Wait, where have I seen that damn guy before?'”
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