There’s been some speculation lately about Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler – specifically, whether or not the two-year hiatus from Aerosmith is true, how he and his band mates are getting along, and how – if at all – any of it is related to his rumored current drug abuse. (Tyler has had fairly public battles with substance abuse in the past.)

Perhaps the speculation and rumors will come to an end today, now that Rolling Stone has confirmed – using a statement from Tyler himself – that the lead singer has entered rehab for a painkiller addiction and has no plans of taking an extended break from Aerosmith:

“With the help of my family and team of medical professionals I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford.”

“I wish to set the record straight and say that I have read reports of a rumored two-year hiatus and want to be clear that this is completely false and I will enthusiastically be writing, recording and performing with Aerosmith as soon as things are handled.”

I’m not yet sure about how Tyler’s band mates are reacting, but he seems to have the full support of his daughter Liv Tyler, whom Rolling Stone quotes as saying:

“He is a courageous man [...] We love him and are so proud that he is getting help to balance his pain management, not just for himself but for his family, friends and fans.”

Rehab might not seem like the most ideal place to spend your holiday season, but the time of year hardly matters when you’re struggling with an addiction.

Here’s to wishing Tyler a successful journey back to recovery!

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