The groupknown for hits including "Dream On" and "Walk This Way"plans to take the stage at the Park MGM hotel starting in September, accordingto a statement posted on Twitter.
Tyler, 74,has been open about past struggles with substance abuse, which had causedtension with his bandmates. In 2009, Tyler told People magazine he wasreceiving treatment for pain management and an addiction to prescriptionpainkillers resulting from 10 years of performance injuries.
The band"sstatement on Tuesday said the singer had "worked on his sobriety for manyyears" but recently relapsed following foot surgery "and thenecessity of pain management."
Tyler"voluntarily entered a treatment program to concentrate on his health andrecovery," the statement said.
"We aredevastated that we have inconvenienced so many of you," the band added."Thank you for your understanding and for your support for Steven duringthis time."
