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Joe Perry Says Steven Tyler Needs to 'Get His Act Together'

If blaming a 61-year-old man for suffering from a few aches and pains is wrong, then it seems Joe Perry doesn't want to be right. The Aerosmith guitarist has made his frustrations with frontman Steven Tyler public after the band's summer tour was canceled. Perry also reveals that their relationship has been a bit strained since Tyler fell off the stage and broke his left shoulder during an August 5th performance in South Dakota .

"The tour was building up to be a great tour, and I was pretty [upset], you know," Perry told the Associated Press this week. "I was pretty (upset), because right before that, he had pulled a muscle in his leg. And we had to take two weeks off and we missed probably seven dates."

"I haven't talked to him in over five weeks," Perry revealed. "I don't know what's going on with him. I hear he's getting better, but I don't know I really don't know what's going on with him ... All I know is he's got to get his act together. I mean, he and I haven't written a song together alone in the same room in over 10 years, so there's been some changes in paradigm of what Aerosmith is."

Despite that sentiment, Perry -- who is keeping busy promoting his forthcoming solo effort, 'Have Guitar, Will Travel' with the Joe Perry Project -- still believes that the band isn't over. ""One thing I do know, there's still life left in the old band," he insisted.

Tyler, who needed 20 stitches in his head in addition to breaking his shoulder, was ordered by doctors to take the time to properly recuperate from his injuries.

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mouse

i guess joe perry wants to tour and play guitar. and wants to tour with the rest of aerosmith as a group. maybe he knows aerosmith isn't a solo act.

November 25 2009 at 3:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jayden

61!! Leave the poor guy alone-let him heal in whatever way he needs too and maybe its time for him to call it quits for the touring thing-he could still be an awesome writer-producer for others.

October 06 2009 at 8:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Katie

Jesus people give Joe a break, he's not saying a this stuff just so he can get money. Sure he's a little hard headed sometimes but that's just his personality and he can't change who he is just for one lousy interview. Joe's just frustrated that the tour had to come to another halt, because it was a really great tour so he probably just had to vent a bit. Besides, he's catching up with Steven and the band soon anyway so they'll probably sort it all out then. Just chill. :)

October 01 2009 at 3:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bob......rocks

Great insite by everyone....be optimistic......Joe has been writting new material and looking back to the old days....He and rest of the band want to return to the 70's sound....by pissing off Steven....he will come up with great lyrics for the riffs Joe creates..Besides...did anyone see Joe with the tab band?All JP project and pre-night in the ruts songs....

September 23 2009 at 3:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Diane

I read the article on Joe Perry above. I am really frustrated with him. Has age desensitized him? (Steven) not only broke his shoulder but also received 20 stitches in his head. You guys aren't 21 anymore. At the ages you both are, you don't heal over-night. Steven's physician told him to take the time to heal correctly. He's doing just that. Why can't you see that and cut him some slack? Put your ego aside. It's not an attractive side at that!

September 20 2009 at 2:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tim

From 2 and a half men: Charlie is plastered while performing for some kids. His brother says to Charlie's manager, "does it bother you that he is loaded?" His manager replies smiling, "he's a musician, it would bother me if he was'nt".

September 19 2009 at 6:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Debby

I had tickets to see the concert and I was soooo excited because of ALL the concerts that I've been to over many years, I had never had the chance to see AEROSMITH, so surely everyone can understand from a fans point of view how disappointed I was over the accident. From the rest of the bands point of view, I don't think its all about the money as many of you have stated, but more about disappointing all of the fans and peole that spent a LOT of money to see the concert! ZZ Topp was also touring with Aerosmith and they were just hung out there so this affected A LOT of people!! I'm sure Steven didn't fall off the stage on purpose BUT I do believe that it could of been prevented. At his age its time to stop acting like a teenager!!

September 19 2009 at 6:23 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
jeannine chevrette

get well steven. we are all praying for you.grow up joe,you will never make it on your own. steven is the best singer.i been a fan of aerosmith for about 25 years.joe is you break up the band over an accident i have nothing nice to say about u anymore.pick up that phone and call steven. i always was under the impression u were best friends untill now.

September 19 2009 at 5:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chargergrl

Sounds like Joe has a bit of the green-eyed monster and at the same time is using this the plug his CD. Shame on him he should be there for his friend and if they are not friends anymore Joe just needs to keep his old ass shut!

September 19 2009 at 4:18 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom

Hey Joe I saw you guys twice in the 70s when you were stinkin up the stage because you were on drugs and got stuff thrown at you in philly Where would you be without steven and I am a 30 yr plus muscian you would probably be doing local bars with me and we all like to party a little lol

September 19 2009 at 4:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply