According to Digitalspy.com, singer Steven Tyler has opened up about his rumoured rift with AEROSMITH, insisting that he only intends to take time off while his injured shoulder heals.

Tyler's bandmates recently claimed that they have had little contact with their estranged frontman and are unsure of the group's future.

A spokesperson for Tyler has now told People that the singer is just taking a short break while he recovers from a shoulder injury, which he sustained after falling off stage at a gig in August.

The rep added that the star is also writing his autobiography during his downtime, saying: "He's concentrating on his book right now while his shoulder heals."