Aerosmith’s new year’s eve concerts at TD Garden are legendary. It’s how they wanted to end their final tour, but that just wasn’t meant to be.The band announced their sudden and immediate retirement on social media, citing singer Steven Tyler’s unrecoverable vocal injury.Cheryl Cuddy is an original member of the Aero Force One fan club, and she has the moments and memories to prove it. She has dozens of pictures with the band, and even has their autographs tattooed on her legs.”I have a symbol from the fan club that they sent me. It’s all autographed,” Cuddy said.For fans like Cuddy, the announcement was bittersweet.”I’m sad, but I’m very happy I got to experience so many years and so many concerts,” she said. “I just loved the craziness and wildness of Steven jumping around and the music!”Ernie Boch Jr. is not only a fan, but also a friend. In the summer of 2023, he played on stage alongside Joe Perry.”When this record came out, Joe sent me, I’d guess you’d call it an advance copy,” Boch said.Boch said the band has lasted due to their distinct and authentic sound, both collectively and individually.”Joe Perry plays one note, you know it’s Joe Perry. With Steven, one word and you know it’s Steven Tyler,” he said.”My heart goes out to them that they’re not doing what they love, but what a run!” Boch said.TD Garden said fans who purchased tickets to the New Year’s Eve concert can expect a refund from their point of purchase.

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