Aerosmith’s tour in doubt after drummer Joey Kramer’s serious heart health scare

AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has been hospitalised, forcing the band to cancel upcoming shows.

Steve Tyler (centre) with his band Aerosmith. Billy Joel and members of Van Halen and Aerosmith attended the press conference for Stone Music Festival at the Hard Rock Cafe at Darling Harbour today ahead of the music festival on the weekend.

AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has been hospitalised and will undergo emergency heart surgery in coming days, according to reports.

A statement on the band’s website confirmed today’s scheduled performance in Concord, California, had been cancelled “due to illness”.

Gossip website TMZ reported that Kramer had suffered heart problems and been taken to hospital.

Legendary rockers ... Aerosmith perform in Sydney in 2013.

One source said the 64-year-old would undergo emergency heart surgery, plunging the rest of the band’s tour in to doubt.

Kramer reportedly has a history of heart health concerns.

While the band, fronted by Steven Tyler, has only confirmed one pulled tour date so far, a crew source told TMZ a performance in Washington on Saturday would also be postponed.

The rest of the band’s shows across North America in coming weeks are now also in doubt.