Aerosmith Members Beat Up Steven Tyler

Back in 1984, during the “Back in the Saddle” tour, Aerosmith had an anticipated reunion that promised to bring the iconic lineup back to its former glory. However, on July 15, 1984, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, that promise took a nosedive when frontman Steven Tyler stumbled off the stage, setting off a series of events that would become one of the most infamous moments in the band’s history.

After Aerosmith took the stage, something was off. Tyler appeared visibly intoxicated and his usual energetic presence was marred by erratic behavior. The cracks in the show quickly turned into a full-blown disaster during the second song of the set.

Tyler, who recently announced his retirement from touring, had approached the front of the stage but he lost his balance and tumbled off, crashing into the security barriers below. Fortunately, he wasn’t seriously injured, but the fall was just the beginning of the chaos. When Tyler clambered back onto the stage, what happened next left fans in shock.

Steven Tyler was beat up by Aerosmith members

Tyler’s bandmates were fed up with his behavior and dropped their instruments and physically confronted him right in front of the audience. The scuffle was brief but intense, as the rest of the band vented their frustration with a frontman who had lost control.

For years, Aerosmith had been battling inner turmoil, much of it stemming from Tyler’s substance abuse issues, and this public outburst was a breaking point.

After a short intermission, Aerosmith returned to the stage, but the atmosphere was tense. Tyler’s hair was wet and it is rumored that the band had dunked his head in water in a desperate attempt to sober him up. But it was too late. The performance barely got off the ground before Tyler, still unsteady, began stumbling. His attempt to sing ended in a dramatic fall in front of the stage, landing him on the concrete floor below.

Aerosmith had to cancel the rest of the concert, leaving fans disappointed and concerned about the future of the band. This night marked one of the lowest points in Aerosmith’s career, highlighting the internal struggles that threatened to tear the band apart.

While Aerosmith would eventually recover and go on to achieve even greater success, the events of that fateful night in Springfield remain a dark chapter in the band’s storied history.