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Aerosmith’s Future: Producer Jack Douglas Holds onto Hope After Farewell Tour Halt
Despite the unfortunate cancellation of the remaining dates of Aerosmith’s Peace Out: The Farewell Tour in 2024 due to Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, Jack Douglas, the producer behind their iconic 1975 album Toys in the Attic, expresses optimism for the legendary rock band’s future. He suggests the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers might still have a resounding encore.
Producer’s Perspective on Aerosmith’s Potential Return
“I hope so,” Douglas conveyed in a recent interview. “I’m privy to whispers, but I am confident they would desire to continue in some capacity.”
Last August, Aerosmith officially announced their retirement from touring, citing Tyler’s vocal injury. The frontman reportedly fractured his larynx during a performance early in their farewell tour in September 2023 at UBS Arena in Long Island.
Vocal Injury and Touring Retirement Announcement
In a statement shared on Instagram, Aerosmith detailed the situation: “As many are aware, Steven’s distinctive voice is an irreplaceable instrument. He has dedicated months to diligently rehabilitating his voice following his injury, supported by a top-tier medical team.”
“Regrettably,” the statement continued, “a complete recovery from his vocal impairment is currently unattainable. Therefore, with heavy hearts, we, as a united brotherhood, have made the difficult yet essential decision to retire from large-scale touring.”
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Individual Members’ Continued Musical Pursuits
However, Douglas, who began working with Aerosmith on their 1974 album Get Your Wings and continued through 1982’s Rock in a Hard Place, remains unconvinced that their musical journey is entirely over, even if traditional Aerosmith performances cease.
“Joe [Perry] will undoubtedly keep performing,” he remarked, referring to Aerosmith’s guitarist’s ongoing solo work and involvement with the supergroup Hollywood Vampires.
Similarly, Tom Hamilton, the co-writer of “Sweet Emotion” from Toys in the Attic, is still active with his bass guitar. “Tom currently plays in a band called Close Enemies,” Douglas noted.
“These musicians genuinely desire to continue performing music.”
Aerosmith’s Legacy Extends to the Next Generation
Furthermore, the essence of Aerosmith lives on in subsequent generations.
“Recently, I’ve been producing records with Jesse Kramer, [drummer] Joey Kramer’s son,” Douglas shared. “He is remarkably talented, an exceptional drummer. He is currently part of a band I’m working with called SilverPlanes.”
Douglas also mentioned his son, John, who performed with Aerosmith during their Las Vegas residency, Deuces Are Wild, from 2019 to 2022.
Las Vegas Residency and the Indispensable Steven Tyler
“I must say, their Las Vegas residency was truly impressive,” he added. “Attending their shows was always enjoyable.”
However, Douglas emphasized the core truth: Aerosmith – the band that released Toys in the Attic half a century ago on April 8, 1975 – is fundamentally defined by Steven Tyler.
“Aerosmith’s identity is inseparable from Steven,” Douglas concluded. “If Steven is capable of singing, I firmly believe he will want to be performing.”