With their impending Fenway engagement, Aerosmith and the J. However, his commitment to it actually being the “last” was vague, as he explained: “You never say never, but I can tell you in my heart of hearts that as far as I know - and I’m a pretty good source - there is nothing I can think of that’s planned. In an early year interview with Billboard, Wolf noted that a January 23 benefit concert in Boston would be the group’s last live show. The band only recently patched things up, announcing in late February their plans for the reconciliatory Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock Tour in Europe.
Over the past few months, fights within Aerosmith were well publicized - including the reported break-up of the band and search for a replacement for Tyler.
Geils Band is particularly interesting given recent statements from both groups. The summer match-up of Aerosmith and the J. But in early March, John told various media outlets that summer Face 2 Face concerts had to be cancelled when Joel decided to take a year off from touring. The two pop pianists were reportedly planning a round of stadium performances for the summer. Publications like the Boston Herald also noted that the upcoming concert is likely a replacement for Elton John and Billy Joel’s now-ended Face 2 Face Tour. But even before Wednesday night’s announcement, Boston-area publications were already speculating that an August 14 sell-out would mean the quick addition of a second concert date on Friday, August 13. The August 14 performance is expected to quickly sell out.