Aerosmith to bring farewell tour to UBS Arena, Madison Square Garden
Joe Perry, left, and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith perform at Fenway Park in Boston in September. Credit: Invision/AP/Winslow Townson
Aerosmith has decided to call it a day: The band has announced its farewell tour, “PEACE OUT,” which comes to UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont on Sept. 9 and Madison Square Garden on Jan. 19. The Black Crowes will be the special guest.
“It’s not goodbye, it's PEACE OUT! Get ready and walk this way, you’re going to get the best show of our lives,” the band announced in a statement.
The boys from Boston, who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, will be playing 40 dates in North America for this final go-round. The Long Island date is the third stop on the tour and the MSG show is the third from the last.
In an online video announcing the tour, lead singer Steven Tyler quipped, “And if you think we’re joking … dream on!”
Original drummer Joey Kramer will not be joining the band on this trek. Aerosmith has been playing with drummer John Douglas, a well-known artist who has designed customized drum kits for Van Halen, ZZ Top and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The band addressed Kramer’s absence stating, “While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”
Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via ticketmaster.com. Check the Ticketmaster website for any VIP opportunities.
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday's exploreLI, covering entertainment-related events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
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