Steven Tyler Clears Up Rumors About Rehab Stint
WSYR 9 Syracuse, NY
May 29, 2008
Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has cleared up rumors about his health, insisting his recent decision to check himself into a rehab facility follows a series of secret foot injuries.
Reports have suggested the 60-year-old has been struggling with his alcohol and drug demons again - but Tyler states the stories are wildly exaggerated.
He insists he's recovering from painful surgery, not detoxing.
In a statement, Tyler says, "The doctors told me the pain in my feet could be corrected but it would require a few surgeries over time."
"The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic (and) I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet."
Ironically, Tyler's bandmate Joe Perry is currently recovering from knee-replacement surgery. The guitarist went under the knife in March and is now walking around with the aid of a cane.
Excerpt from NME.com:
Tyler added that he has no intention of letting this slow his band down. "Make no mistake, Aerosmith has no plans to stop rocking. There’s a new album to record, then another tour.”
May 29, 2008
Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has cleared up rumors about his health, insisting his recent decision to check himself into a rehab facility follows a series of secret foot injuries.
Reports have suggested the 60-year-old has been struggling with his alcohol and drug demons again - but Tyler states the stories are wildly exaggerated.
He insists he's recovering from painful surgery, not detoxing.
In a statement, Tyler says, "The doctors told me the pain in my feet could be corrected but it would require a few surgeries over time."
"The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic (and) I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet."
Ironically, Tyler's bandmate Joe Perry is currently recovering from knee-replacement surgery. The guitarist went under the knife in March and is now walking around with the aid of a cane.
Excerpt from NME.com:
Tyler added that he has no intention of letting this slow his band down. "Make no mistake, Aerosmith has no plans to stop rocking. There’s a new album to record, then another tour.”
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