August 2025 marks one year since Aerosmith announced its retirement from touring because of vocal issues frontman Steven Tyler was experiencing. Since then, though, Tyler has performed at a couple of special events, including at the star-studded Ozzy Osbourne/Black Sabbath “Back to the Beginning” farewell concert in July 2025 in Birmingham, U.K.
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During a recent interview with Boston radio station WZLX, founding Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry was asked about the possibility of his band performing together again, and he gave an encouraging answer.
Perry first noted that he and Tyler have been “talking quite a bit.” Then, regarding possibility of Aerosmith hitting the stage together again, he noted, “I know our touring days are over, but I don’t know.”
WZLX DJ Kenny Young then broke in to comment that fans understood why the band had to stop touring.
Perry responded, “We’re all flesh and blood, you know. But getting to the point, I don’t know, man, I would say, at some point there’s gonna be something, that we’ll all be together on the same stage.”
Perry Discussed Aerosmith Performing Again in Another Recent Interview
Perry’s remarks echo similar sentiments he expressed during a June 2025 interview with SiriusXM radio host Eddie Trunk.
The 74-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer told Trunk, “[W]e’re talking about it. … [W]e’re all alive and well, so we’ll just have to see.”
He added, “I know there’s got to be at least another Aerosmith gig, and I’m not looking forward to putting the set list together for that one! But we will just have to see.”
About whether he thinks Tyler would want to do at least one final Aerosmith concert, Perry said, “I think he would. I think it’s just a matter of getting there. We’re up there [in age], man. It’s a lot.”
If I was a betting man, which I am, I would say at some point something’s gonna happen, but we’ll see.
About The Last Time Perry and Tyler Performed Live Together
Perry last performed with Tyler in April 2025 at a benefit event for Steven’s Janie’s Fund charity in San Francisco. This marked the first time the “Toxic Twins” duo played live together since Aerosmith’s final concert in September 2023.
The private fundraising gig also featured performances by The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo, and Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X.
Aerosmith’s last concert to date took place on September 9, 2023, in Elmont, New York. The event was the third show of a planned 50th anniversary farewell tour. After the gig, Tyler was diagnosed with a serious vocal injury, and the tour was immediately postponed. Aerosmith eventually canceled the trek and announced its retirement from touring because of Steven’s lingering voice issues.
About Perry’s Upcoming Tour Plans
As previously reported, Perry will be touring this summer with his side group The Joe Perry Project. The latest lineup of the band is quite impressive, featuring Robinson on lead vocals, as well as fellow Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, Aerosmith/Hollywood Vampires touring keyboardist Buck Johnson, and Stone Temple Pilots’ rhythm section—bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz.
The 11-show trek kicks off on Wednesday, August 13 in Tampa, Florida, and winds down with a September 17 performance opening for The Who at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Joe Perry Project also will support The Who at an August concert at Fenway Park in Boston.
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