It's what everyone is asking. And now that their legendary singer is making big bucks as a judge for "American Idol," it really seems that a legitimate reunion for Aerosmith is less than likely.
The fab 5 from Boston haven't released an original record since 2001's "Just Push Play". It wasn't even their best album so it wasn't like they stopped when they hit their creative peak, which is actually understandable in some cases. These guys just don't have it going for them. Steven Tyler has fallen off stage way too many times, gone too rehab way too many times and been trying to change his image way too many times.
What's wrong with brand Tyler? Everyone loves him for being able to scream melodically louder and more powerful than what is considered humanly possible. I understand these guys are into their 60s now and that they just don't have the energy they once had. That's the price you pay when you plan to live fast and die young by the "sex drugs & rock n' roll" motto, but don't actually die. Instead, they started to wrinkle up and just let time pass by.
Joe Perry has at least kept busy with his solo blues projects. But come on, who really wants to here Joe Perry sing and play 12-bar blues? As for the rest of the gang, it seems Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer are just spectators in the duel between Tyler and Perry. They more often side with Perry, even reaching the point where they were threatening to find a new singer if Tyler didn't get his act together. Tyler and the gang responded to the ultimatum by posting the cheesiest tour promo clip on the web.
Whatever their internal issues are, they have got to work it out fast. They've been through this before in their career as a band spanning over 30 years. Early 80s ring a bell? Why should today be any different? The Rock N' Rollercoaster in Disney is going to end up a being a memorial to the death of this band if they don't start recording soon. Enough with the shows: They only end up injuring Tyler, and there is nothing more distasteful than a band who tours on their hits. Stop sleeping in the laurels and get it together guys. And don't even think about doing another cover record. "Honkin' on Bobo" belonged to an amateur band.
Tyler: Enough with the American Idol thing. Go back to being the Screamin' Demon.
Everyone in Aerosmith except Tyler: As much as you all hate to face it, you need Tyler, so make peace with the guy (start answering his calls instead of just texting him) and think of the fans who made you guys millions of dollars, and go make a record!
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