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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler in rehab for painkiller addiction

In this Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, photo, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler speaks at a news conference before the start of the Legends Ride, in Deadwood, S.D. Tyler says in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, that he has entered a rehab clinic to treat an addiction to pain killers he has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries. (AP Photo/Steve McEnroe)In this Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, photo, Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler speaks at a news conference before the start of the Legends Ride, in Deadwood, S.D. Tyler says in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, that he has entered a rehab clinic to treat an addiction to pain killers he has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries. (AP Photo/Steve McEnroe)

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Wednesday, December 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES — Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries.

Mr. Tyler said he’s eager to return to work with his band mates.

“I love Aerosmith; I love performing as the lead singer in Aerosmith. I am grateful for all of the support and love I am receiving and am committed to getting things taken care of,” the 61-year-old rocker said in a statement released Tuesday.

The band canceled a summer tour in August after Mr. Tyler fell off the stage during a performance in South Dakota and broke his left shoulder.

Dr. Brian McKeon, who is treating Mr. Tyler, said in a statement that orthopedic injuries over the past decade have left the singer with severe chronic pain that will require surgery on his knees and feet.

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