So much for the rumors of Aerosmith being on the verge of a breakup.

The legendary rock band, led by bluesy-rock vocalist Steven Tyler, yesterday announced plans to play concerts Oct. 18 at Blaisdell Arena and Oct. 20 at Maui War Memorial Stadium. Tom Moffatt, Shep Gordon and Maui Arts & Cultural Center Production combined to bring the band to Hawai'i.

Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Saturday at Blaisdell Box Office and Ticketmaster outlets, and at 800-745-3000. Tickets are $195, $95, and $75, plus any applicable fees. For the Maui concert, tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday for MACC annual donors and at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 for the general public. Tickets are available at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office, www.mauiarts.org or by phone at 242-7469 (242-SHOW). Tickets reserved at $125, $85 and $65, plus applicable fees.

Ticket limits apply for both concerts.

Rumors of the band possibly breaking up started to surface after Aerosmith had to cancel its summer tour when Tyler fell off stage and injured himself during a concert in South Dakota.

According to a news release from Tom Moffatt Productions, Tyler told Moffatt after signing the contract he's "feeling great and everything is back to normal."

He also requested poi be in his dressing room when he arrives.

The shows come after the group canceled a sold-out Maui concert in September 2007, prompting jilted ticket buyers to file a class-action lawsuit.

More than 3,100 fans who participated in the suit will get free general admission tickets to either of the two local concerts, under a settlement of the suit. Plaintiffs can upgrade their tickets by paying the difference.

"It's an excellent recovery for the class," said attorney Brandee Faria, who represented the ticket buyers.

Jay Handlin, Aerosmith's attorney, said the group "always thought that the best way to resolve this dispute is by getting the band to come here and play."