Aerosmith Replacing Steven Tyler?
- Posted on Nov 5th 2009 10:30AM by John D. Luerssen
- Comments (44)
Things look really iffy in the Aerosmith camp. Last weekend, after the troubled band wrapped its show for 50,000 fans at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Steven Tyler suggested he was moving ahead with a solo career as his bandmates pondered a future without him."I don't know what I'm doing yet, but it's definitely going to be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself -- Brand Tyler," the frontman told Classic Rock magazine. While there was no indication of acrimony onstage, reportedly just smiles and agreeable banter, the quintet's internal politics seem destined to grind the Boston rock institution to a halt just short of its 40th anniversary next year.
Things have been strained since the group's US Summer tour with ZZ Top came to an end when Tyler fell off a stage in Sturgis, S.D. Meanwhile, guitarist Joe Perry's frustrated Tweets aggravated matters, prompting the singer to pull out of a South American tour planned for late 2009. During the band's three recent shows, Tyler stayed away from the rest of Aerosmith until the opening number.
Now the band intends to reconvene in the near future to discuss its next steps, sans Tyler. With the legendary frontman seriously considering an exit, Aerosmith will either announce a long hiatus or decide to move forward with a new lead singer.
"I'm not sure how good that would look, it would largely depend on who we could get and who would want to do it," Brad Whitford told the magazine's website. "That's big shoes to fill. Nobody could replace Steven or imitate him -- he's one of a kind. But if somebody was willing to do it and the chemistry was right, why not?"





Reader Comments(1 of 3)
Frank Pazasisat 11-05-2009
Please don't let this happen. Having seen "Aerosmith" with Rick Dufay and Jimmy Crespo in Concord, NH in 1982, even that wasn't right. I lived in Sunapee and have been an Aerosmith fan since day one. I know Joe and the rest of the band love playing live, and we love being there, but not as Aerosmith without Steven.
Steven is the Rockat 11-09-2009
Nothing against the other band mates, it takes all of them to be who they are, but if you remove the MAIN cornerstone of that foundation(Steven Tyler)and say you can replace him, your f`*#ing stoned on something other then the boy's in the band use to use.
Replace Tyler is like saying we'll sub water for Vodka, you can drink it, but it won't rock your socks.
Tyler is the main energy on that stage, and you can't call it AEROSMITH without Steven Tyler.
Does anyone remember Jefferson Airplane. Get Real
flashpointat 11-05-2009
No disrespect to Joe Perry, but Steven Tyler IS Aerosmith.
His swagger and stage presence is what made the band what it became. If Steven leaves-change the name.
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cindy10989at 11-10-2009
I agree. While Joe and the rest of the boys are talented musicians, Steven gave the band fire and charisma. This really is sad, because I 've been an Aerosmith fan since the 70s as well, and it just isn't Aerosmith without him.
greatest fanat 11-29-2009
Myself being an aerosmith supporter since I heard dream on and just from that one song new this band was destined for greatness for many years.I think they should take a break long enough from each other to ponder that one song,,and the need to (sing with me today never tommorrow,the good lord may take me away).woudn't it be sad to see it all took away.its a like a magical force was with steven as he sit by the lake and wrote that song and the fulfillment he had to get such a group together and sing with him ,dont forget the answer to that song as the pieces fell together.STEVEN REMEMBER THE NEED YOU FELT IN YOUR HEART WHILE WRITING THAT IT IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.I WISH I COULD HERE FROM YOU IN PERSON.Its how i have spent my life and will die by wanting everyone to sing with me today tommorrow may be to late.
Carmenat 11-05-2009
Noooo....please nooooo......Aerosmith is THE BEST band that has EVER BEEN. They have been through so much. What a shame to throw in the towel now. When their show comes to town, they are the highlight of my year,every year! To think that they may no longer be together is so sad. They have entertained so many, many people with their truely unique talent. Aerosmith can never be successfully duplicated. How could it be? Together they are ONE OF A KIND. I hope that whatever the core problem is ... that it works itself back out again...hopefully sooner than later! Come on Aerosmith...we're counting on YOU for escapism and to ROCK OUR WORLD AGAIN and AGAIN AND AGAIN! Don't leave us!
Leslieat 11-05-2009
Ha! I think someone hit the crack pipe... No Steven T. NO AEROSMITH... Oh, please!! I'm just sayin'..
Patrickat 11-05-2009
Missed Aerosmith this tour as our show was cancelled following Sturgis fall, was really looking forward to seeing Tyler & the boys again along with ZZ Top. Gotta say though that Aerosmith without Tyler and Tyler without Aerosmith is gonna be a hard sell. Hope the guys can get over whatever the issue is and regroup.
Seanat 11-05-2009
Publicity Stunt.
Geoat 11-10-2009
Publicity stunt? DO they REALLY need a publicity stunt? They're fucking Aerosmith for crying out loud!
Ronat 11-11-2009
Aerosmith doesn't, but Joe Perry's new Solo album does. Think about it....
Rogerat 11-05-2009
Brand Tyler should remember how well brand Jagger did each time around. At 61, with all respect to age, no brand will be established; Just as you don't have break out bands with members in their 50's. Must be the pain killers numbing his better sense of things.
Tyler would have been the perfect replacement for Robert Plant, too bad Page and Jones gave up on their search.
bobvidpixat 11-09-2009
this guy gets it - while everybody can do their own thing - both brands are essentially the same - and like for all aging frontmen, the returns are getting less every year - foolish to be such a prima-ballarina - especially when there's nothing new . . .
Gary Thisonat 11-06-2009
Can Aerosmith survive without Steven Tyler? NO! Read my Examiner article with all the latest news and info http://tinyurl.com/ykzt7w9
Tashat 11-06-2009
Check out this crazy rant!! Seriously Areosmith can't split up!
http://www.martiniboys.com/Vancouver/articles/Is-Aerosmith%27s-Song-and-Dance,-over_q_-13707.html
Sweet Williamat 11-06-2009
I live within a mile of three of the guys in the band and the rumors are true. We need a mircle to keep this band togeather. You would think they learned from there mistakes of the past. Areosmith has caught lightning in a bottle twice but I dont see a 3rd. Say good bye to the best rock band ever boys!!!!!
Billat 11-06-2009
Aerosmith hasn't written a decent song since 1990. They should've disbanded a long time ago. Pump was the last decent album. They became so lame that they needed to hire "song doctors" like Desmond Child to write tunes with them. Good riddance...unless they go back to being the 1970's Aerosmith that was a REAL band!
Ronat 11-11-2009
Umm, that "Song Doctor" co-wrote most the songs on Pump, and PV, and many other Aerosmith albums.
stevencrazyat 11-07-2009
It's simple :No Steven, No Aerosmith, and that's final.
I hope there's another way,but Steven deserv the best,and by the way,Erin is his bad lucky...Since Erin,everything is Going Doooowwwwnnnnnnnnn