Aerosmith Release Classic Detroit Concert
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 13: Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 44th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)
As part of their classic concert series, Aerosmith has been releasing full concerts from all around the country and around the world.
Detroit being the rock mecca of the world saw Aerosmith stop by Comerica Park in Detroit. I remember this concert well, as it was an Aerosmith/KISS co-headlining concert. It was during this concert before Aerosmith went on stage that I got to meet Joe Perry in person. During the conversation in the in the tunnels underneath Comerica, Joe Perry pointed out KISS was driving by in four separate golf carts in full costume. Joe Perry turned to me and said, “Wow! You just don’t see that every day!” I also snagged a pre-show guitar pick. The show was incredible, as Steven Tyler asked the Detroit crowd right off the bat, “Detroit- what did you come here for?”
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Steven Tyler: 10 Quotes to Live By
Steven Tyler is many things: One of the greatest frontmen of all time, a poet and, it bears mentioning, one of the wackiest dudes to ever walk the Earth. All of that combined is what makes the Demon of Screamin’ so iconic and so beloved.
With that in mind, it also makes the recent news of Aerosmith having to retire from touring all the more of a gut-punch.
On August 2, the band issued a statement announcing the cancelation of their farewell tour. The band issued the following statement:
“It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.
It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.
We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.
We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”
It’s devastating that Aerosmith won’t be able to go out on their own terms. They more than deserved that after being active for over 50 years. While they may not have gotten the ending they wanted, there will always be the music. In the case of Tyler, there will also be his wacky one-liners. Here’s a look back on ten quotes attributed to the Aerosmith frontman ranging from hilarious to poignant and everywhere in between.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
