Steven Tyler Cancels Charity Benefit Appearance

Steven Tyler has canceled a benefit appearance to raise money to fight substance abuse among young people, reports the Concord Monitor in Concord, New Hampshire. It’s uncertain whether the event, which was set to take place on Jan. 23 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, will be rescheduled.

"Our agency and the people working with the artist's management all agree that we want to reschedule this date," said Kat Strange, communications director for Child and Family Services, who was a key sponsor of the show. "Given the serious health concerns Mr. Tyler is facing, you just can't pick a day, but that's Plan A."

Tyler has recently been undergoing treatment for addiction to prescription medication.

Titled “Dream On: An Intimate Evening with Steven Tyler,” the event would have included segments in which the Aerosmith frontman sang two songs, played piano, conducted a half-hour Q&A, showed concert footage, and related stories about his own struggles to overcome addiction.

A total of 1,300 tickets were made available for the show, which sold out in four hours. Refunds are being made by mail.

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