In a statement to the press, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said “words can’t express the sadness I feel for having to cancel this tour.” Due to his injuries, the band’s press release stated “Tyler is unable to tour and the band wants to give him time to get healthy.”

Stephen Tyler broke his shoulder and suffered cuts to his head requiring stitches when he fell backwards off a stage during the August 5th performance at Sturgis. He was airlifted to the hospital following the incident.

“All of us here in the Aerosmith organization and all of the people who contribute to making our shows possible are in a state of shock,” guitarist Brad Whitford said in the press statement. “We never anticipated this tour coming to such a swift and unfortunate ending. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steven for a speedy recovery and return to good health.”

Fans who have purchased tickets for upcoming tour dates will be refunded.

Stephen Tyler was dancing around the state during a performance of “Love in an Elevator” when he stepped backward off the stage and fell. The 61-year-old Aerosmith frontman was conscious and walking after the accident, according to the Rapid City Journal.

After being examined by a physician at the concert, Tyler was airlifted to Rapid City Regional Hospital. No further information has yet been released about the extent of his injuries. However, the singer’s daughter Mia Tyler posted on her Twitter feed early Thursday morning that she ”just got the news that my dad is ok.”

No video of the incident posted on the web so far, but we’re sure it’s only a matter of time.