( CNN ) -- Aerosmith announced the cancellation of the remainder of its summer tour Thursday , more than a week after the band 's lead singer tumbled off stage in South Dakota . Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler fell off stage August 5 while dancing to `` Love in an Elevator . '' `` Due to injuries Steven Tyler sustained last week when he fell from the stage during a concert in Sturgis , South Dakota , doctors have advised the lead singer to take the time to properly recuperate from the accident that resulted in a broken shoulder and stitches to his head , '' the band said in a statement . The accident happened August 5 during a concert at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in western South Dakota . Tyler was dancing during `` Love in an Elevator '' when he fell . He was airlifted to a local hospital for initial treatment before returning to Boston , Massachusetts , for treatment with his own doctors . `` Words ca n't express the sadness I feel for having to cancel this tour , '' said guitarist Joe Perry . `` We hope we can get the Aerosmith machine up and running again as soon as possible . '' `` We never anticipated this tour coming to such a swift and unfortunate ending , '' guitarist Brad Whitford said . `` Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steven for a speedy recovery and return to good health . '' Tyler 's fall was the second mishap for the lead singer during their tour with ZZ Top . Five shows were postponed in July after Tyler sprained his leg . The band said refunds will be issued for all canceled shows .
Lead singer Steven Tyler fell off stage during South Dakota show last night . He broke his shoulder and received stitches to his head ; doctors advise rest . Fall was second mishap for Tyler during Aerosmith 's tour with ZZ Top . Band member refunds will be issued for all canceled shows .