Aerosmith Tyler in Rehab (Again)

Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers that the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries.

The band canceled a summer tour in August after Tyler fell off the stage during a show in South Dakota and broke his left shoulder. Rumors had it that he was intoxicated at the time, but Tyler denied them.

In his statement, Tyler said, ““I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of,” the 61-year-old rocker said in a statement released Tuesday.”

Tyler checked into rehab last year to recover from several foot surgeries and physical therapy. He said the procedures were to correct longtime foot injuries resulting from his physical performances with Aerosmith.

The singer for the blues-rock band was known for heavy drug and alcohol abuse in the 1970s and early 1980s, but completed rehabilitation in 1986, after which Aerosmith enjoyed a successful revival.

But like many addicts, it often takes multiple attempts to recover from addiction. Some statistics report that the average rehab stay is only successful 2-10% of the time. Tyler at least has the advantage of buying the best treatment.
Wishing Tyler much success!