Drummer Joey Kramer has a history of feuding with his bandmates in Aerosmith over alleged or factual inability to perform due to health issues. Although not as long, it is one that is beginning to resemble the odyssey between Bill Ward and the remaining members of the original Black Sabbath line-up.
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Kramer already had to sit out the band’s round of “Deuces Are Wild” residency shows in Las Vegas. Sadly, it looks like the sticksman won’t be able to take part in Aerosmith’s upcoming “Peace Out” farewell tour either. In a recent interview with Byrd of 97.1 FM The Drive, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry explained: “His heart’s in the right place, but, listen, playing the drums is an athletic event. And there’s a certain point where you’re just kind of, like,… Every joint starts to give out, man. So at this point we’re not thinking he’s gonna be there. We’ll see.”
In a recent statement, the band said: “While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey’s unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed“.
Recently, the band’s longtime drum tech John Douglas has been filling in on drums for Kramer.
