By CARSON WALKER, Associated Press Writer Carson Walker, Associated Press Writer – 27 mins ago
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, known for dancing with microphone stands adorned with scarves, was airlifted to a hospital early Thursday after falling from the stage during a concert at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Tyler, 61, fell while entertaining the crowd by dancing around after the sound system failed during the song "Love in an Elevator," said Mike Sanborn, spokesman for the Buffalo Chip Campground, which hosted the outdoor concert.

Ed Aurand, a security supervisor at the campground who saw the fall, said Tyler stepped backward off the stage's catwalk.

"He does a lot of dancing on the stage and he does a lot of stuff with his mike stand. He put his stand down and twirled around and stepped backwards off the stage," Sanborn said.

Halfway through the performance, Tyler fell onto a couple of fans in the middle of what was a record crowd, Sanborn said. Security rushed to help him and the crowd cheered when Tyler got back up.

"He was good natured about it," Sanborn said. "He was in good spirits when he got in the helicopter. He was talking and joking with the physician."

"It was an unfortunate end to an extraordinary evening," he said.

Tyler suffered minor head and neck injuries and a shoulder injury, but it wasn't immediately clear how serious that was, Sanborn said.

After he fell, which was halfway through the performance, Tyler was eventually taken backstage, Sanborn said. Around 12:15 a.m., Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry came out to tell the audience Tyler was being taken to the hospital and that the show would not go on.

A physician at the concert venue attended to Tyler and the frontman was flown to Rapid City Regional Hospital, the only major hospital in the region, Sanborn said.

Jennifer Horton, the hospital's vice president of public relations and marketing, said early Thursday that Tyler wasn't in the hospital directory. Under the privacy laws, that means the person is either not there or chose not to be included in the directory, according to the hospital's Web site.

Tyler attended Sturgis last year to promote his Dirico Motorcycles line and was back this year to do that again and play at the Buffalo Chip.

Fans were disappointed the concert was cut short but hoped Tyler wasn't seriously hurt.

Lance Yellow Robe, who said he was 8 eight feet from the stage when Tyler fell off, told the Rapid City Journal "you could kind of see it coming because he was dancing all over the stage.

"I hope he's OK," Yellow Robe said. "I could care less about the concert being canceled."

If your the lead singer of a rock band and you can't keep from falling off the stage.....You might have a problem. :areyoufuckingserious

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 9:22am:

If your the lead singer of a rock band and you can't keep from falling off the stage.....You might have a problem. :areyoufuckingserious

alledgedly he's sober............

He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 9:25am:

He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey

dude?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA

mojoman wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 11:52am:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:25am: He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey dude? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA

I didn't realize the A's even had fans. Dude musta got drunk and thought he was at a Raiders game.

mojoman wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 11:52am:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:25am: He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey dude? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA

Upper deck looks like the stones last tour.

Bingo wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 12:10pm:

mojoman wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:52am: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:25am: He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey dude? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA Upper deck looks like the stones last tour.

the crowd is definately rowdier at a baseball game

I think Keith got tazed at a few shows.  :forfucksake  :aimama

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 11:54am:

mojoman wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:52am: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:25am: He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey dude? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA I didn't realize the A's even had fans. Dude musta got drunk and thought he was at a Raiders game.

If you were to uttter these words within around RT 3 South here in the PROM (People's Republic Of Mass) falling off a stage would be the least of your worries.......They could sell out Fenway twice where Macca cannot....

Nellcote wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 1:24pm:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:54am: mojoman wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 11:52am: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 6th, 2009 at 9:25am: He should go back to drinking. Maybe it'll improve his balance. :pukey dude? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcklIVkphxA I didn't realize the A's even had fans. Dude musta got drunk and thought he was at a Raiders game. If you were to uttter these words within around RT 3 South here in the PROM (People's Republic Of Mass) falling off a stage would be the least of your worries.......They could sell out Fenway twice where Macca cannot....

I'll keep that in mind when I visit the PROM in a few weeks. :smilemick

Tyler chucking himself off a stage, is the only way Aerosmith can make the news, these days.

Whitford, Hamilton, Tyler x2 - Aerosmith has more guys on the DL than the Mets...

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 2:27pm:

Whitford, Hamilton, Tyler x2 - Aerosmith has more guys on the DL than the Mets...

Rim....shot.

video of the idiot

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/deadlineusa

he'll be F.I.N.E..................

Bono fell off the stage at RFK at a U2 show a while back and broke his arm.  

I shall not comment on his sobriety or the lack thereof. :booze

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617795/20090806/aerosmith.jhtml

Like whoever you like...Rock along with whomever you want...but these fans are really dumb...they had to be told the show was over...even after a Med Star flight

Paranoid Android wrote on Aug 6^th, 2009 at 5:29pm:

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617795/20090806/aerosmith.jhtml Like whoever you like...Rock along with whomever you want...but these fans are really dumb...they had to be told the show was over...even after a Med Star flight

dude looks like a lady

Joe Perry is so very studmuffinly.   He is devourworthy.

There was also Alice Cooper who fell of the stage in '75, but he continued performing.

On June 23rd '75, Alice Cooper's tour was thrown into doubt after Alice fell off the stage during his show in Vancouver, Canada, in which he broke six ribs and suffered a concussion. The accident occurred after the opening number, "Welcome To My Nightmare", as Alice chased the Nightmares into a huge toy box. The box tipped over, tossing Alice on his head and into the security barriers. He was treated in the dressing room, returned to the stage wrapped in bandages, but was able to perform only several numbers before ending the shortened show to the cheers of the 17,000 strong crowd. He was then driven to hospital, where he received 15 stitches to his head. Against the doctor's advice, he appeared in Edmonton three days later warning the crowd he wasn't fit enough to put on an entire show. Thirty-five minutes into the gig he collapsed after experiencing breathing trouble. Ticket refunds were offered, although no one was reported to have asked for one.

News reports are that Tyler broke his shoulder in the fall.

Joe Perry says he's unsure if the tour will continue:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=8277472

left shoe shuffle wrote on Aug 7^th, 2009 at 2:24pm:

News reports are that Tyler broke his shoulder in the fall. Joe Perry says he's unsure if the tour will continue: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=8277472

At this point they might well quit while they're behind.

ron wood fell onstage once while chasing down mick.  i think it was during one of the steel wheels concerts.  did anyone else catch this?

wrote on Aug 7^th, 2009 at 7:15pm:

ron wood fell onstage once while chasing down mick.  i think it was during one of the steel wheels concerts.  did anyone else catch this?

hmmm....He did jump on Mick's back in '81 causing them both to fall. Is that what you're talking about?

Heart Of Stone wrote on Aug 7^th, 2009 at 6:42am:

There was also Alice Cooper who fell of the stage in '75, but he continued performing.

He did the same thing in Oregon just last year:

http://www.realrocknews.com/broken-ribs-cant-stop-alice/

From aeroforceone.com:

Aerosmith Regretfully Announce Cancellation of Remainder of Summer Tour
14-Aug-09

It is with great regret that Aerosmith are canceling the remainder of their summer tour, it was announced today.

Due to injuries Steven Tyler sustained last week when he fell from the stage during a concert in Sturgis, SD, doctors have advised the lead singer to take the time to properly recuperate from the accident that resulted in a broken shoulder and stitches to his head.  In his current condition, Tyler is unable to tour and the band wants to give him time to get healthy.

Ticket refunds for the rest of the tour dates with special guests ZZ Top will be available at point of purchase.

Tyler fell from the stage during the August 5 show that was part of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Western South Dakota. The mishap occurred while he was dancing during the band's "Love in an Elevator." Tyler was subsequently airlifted to a hospital and then returned to Boston to consult with his own doctors.

Aerosmith want to thank all their fans for their incredible ongoing support and understanding at this time.

"Words can't express the sadness I feel for having to cancel this tour," says Joe Perry. "I would like to thank our loyal fans for sticking by us through thick and thin and all the good energy they are sending our way.  We hope we can get the Aerosmith machine up and running again as soon as possible.  I sure am going to miss playing with ZZ Top just as I'm sure the fans are going to miss seeing them playing with us as well. Hope to see you sooner than later." Joe adds, " My hat's off to our crew for putting up with this crazy stop and start tour. In my estimation, it was one of the best looking and best run tours we've ever had. Us road dawgs will meet again. May your wheels keep turning and your load in's stay smooth."

"All of us here in the Aerosmith organization and all of the people who contribute to making our shows possible are in a state of shock," Brad Whitford says. "We never anticipated this tour coming to such a swift and unfortunate ending. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steven for a speedy recovery and return to good health."

For up-to-date information on ticket refunds, please visit www.aeroforceone.com and www.livenation.com


Get well soon, Steven...

I wonder how many shows on the tour they played with the whole band intact. I'm guessing less than 10. :solongsucker

Is this what you refer to, I did found it at Youtube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uXRTWuk3XM

Aerosmith star Steven Tyler is thanking fans, doctors and his guardian "angel" after surviving a nasty tumble at a concert earlier this month.

Tyler was airlifted to Rapid City Hospital after falling off the stage while performing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota on August 5.

He broke his left shoulder and needed 20 stitches on the back of his head and the band has subsequently canceled the remainder of its summer tour.

Now the veteran rocker has spoken out in a lengthy statement, released on Thursday, to explain the accident and praise those who saved his life.

Tyler explains the gig first took a turn for the worse when thunderstorms caused an hour-long delay, and audio systems malfunctioned shortly after the band took to the stage.

He says, "Well, I wasn't gonna go hide under the big top and play 'ROCK STAR' and wait for everything to be fixed. I wanted to go out to the crowd to continue the show.

"I was doing the Tyler shuffle and then I zigged when I should have zagged ... AND I slipped, and as I live on the edge ... I fell off the edge!"

The 61-year-old thanks fans for their "love and support" and heaps praise on the police department and helicopter operators "for getting me outta there before I bled to death."
He also acknowledges the doctors and nurses who looked after him as well as "the angel on my shoulder."

Aaww it's a damn shame Tyler cancelled the tour, but head injuries can be serious as we know from KEEF's coconut tree episode! It's not to be taken lightly since his heed needed stitches, it could be similar to KEEF's injury. Maybe they operated on his head. ouch!  

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 16^th, 2009 at 11:33am:

And he looks like he could suck the chrome right off a trailer hitch.

Dude. . .

StPeteStone wrote on Aug 16^th, 2009 at 11:55am:

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 16th, 2009 at 11:33am: Aerosmith star Steven Tyler is thanking fans, doctors and his guardian "angel" after surviving a nasty tumble at a concert earlier this month. Tyler was airlifted to Rapid City Hospital after falling off the stage while performing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota on August 5. He broke his left shoulder and needed 20 stitches on the back of his head and the band has subsequently canceled the remainder of its summer tour. Now the veteran rocker has spoken out in a lengthy statement, released on Thursday, to explain the accident and praise those who saved his life. Tyler explains the gig first took a turn for the worse when thunderstorms caused an hour-long delay, and audio systems malfunctioned shortly after the band took to the stage. He says, "Well, I wasn't gonna go hide under the big top and play 'ROCK STAR' and wait for everything to be fixed. I wanted to go out to the crowd to continue the show. "I was doing the Tyler shuffle and then I zigged when I should have zagged ... AND I slipped, and as I live on the edge ... I fell off the edge!" The 61-year-old thanks fans for their "love and support" and heaps praise on the police department and helicopter operators "for getting me outta there before I bled to death." He also acknowledges the doctors and nurses who looked after him as well as "the angel on my shoulder." And he looks like he could suck the chrome right off a trailer hitch.

:whydontcha

sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 16^th, 2009 at 11:56am:

StPeteStone wrote on Aug 16th, 2009 at 11:55am: sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 16th, 2009 at 11:33am: Aerosmith star Steven Tyler is thanking fans, doctors and his guardian "angel" after surviving a nasty tumble at a concert earlier this month. Tyler was airlifted to Rapid City Hospital after falling off the stage while performing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota on August 5. He broke his left shoulder and needed 20 stitches on the back of his head and the band has subsequently canceled the remainder of its summer tour. Now the veteran rocker has spoken out in a lengthy statement, released on Thursday, to explain the accident and praise those who saved his life. Tyler explains the gig first took a turn for the worse when thunderstorms caused an hour-long delay, and audio systems malfunctioned shortly after the band took to the stage. He says, "Well, I wasn't gonna go hide under the big top and play 'ROCK STAR' and wait for everything to be fixed. I wanted to go out to the crowd to continue the show. "I was doing the Tyler shuffle and then I zigged when I should have zagged ... AND I slipped, and as I live on the edge ... I fell off the edge!" The 61-year-old thanks fans for their "love and support" and heaps praise on the police department and helicopter operators "for getting me outta there before I bled to death." He also acknowledges the doctors and nurses who looked after him as well as "the angel on my shoulder." And he looks like he could suck the chrome right off a trailer hitch. :whydontcha

Damn...I was to slow. Should have just left it alone.