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[Carolina925]

This is sad news although I don't really have any plans to attend any of today's concerts, just not the same with all the monitors now. I saw them in concert in the late 80s, probably the last real rock concert I've attended. With his singing style, I can only imagine the damage done to his larynyx. No one can scream like Steven Tyler! They sure could entertain an audience and I always felt they were all enjoying themselves. I've been a fan from their beginning!

[CalminHeart]

I don't blame them for retiring from touring. Steven Tyler is 76 now. 

[CalminHeart]

I saw Fleetword Mac in 1975. Outstanding concert!!   

[Pecky]

I have seen Aerosmith a few times in the 90's, they put on a great concert.  My good friend and her daughter went to one of their concerts in 2005 and had back stage passes.  They got their picture taken with the band, and she said that Steven Tyler was very nice. 

[LindaSal]

One of the best bands ever.  Aerosmith was my very first concert I attended in 1974, I was 14 years old..........I've been lucky to see them numerous times over the years and the best moments ever was Steven Tyler playing a grand piano and singing Dream on all by himself.  OMG, love my boys from Boston!  

[amyb]

Yes, as a boomer....all our music heros have one: made the MOST of themselves, many touring into elderly years! But sadly now two: passing or retiring. I really feel we had the "golden age" of REAL music. "Ok, Boomer" Anyway, at least "rock" oriented...no more of that around much.

I was lucky to see Aerosmith twice...1990 in CT, my home state, outdoor arena/park. 1992 into '93, New Year's Eve in Boston, their "hometown", which was awesome to see them there. It was "sold out" and I remember calling ALL day to see if tickets beame available. Then, end of the day, we just decided to ride up and take a chance. Walked up to the box office, got tix, decent seats too.

I used to work at a theater...and always said...even a "sold out" show...is rarely ever completely sold out...oftentimes promotional tix, reserved for VIP's, radio stations, and other media outlets, are held aside, and not all used and you can walk up and get those, especially at the last minute. Things have gotten tougher and more "online only" these days so don't know if that's still the case.

[amyb]

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Love him. He is smart, love his musical sensibility, and seems to have a good heart. Read his book. Loved him on Idol. Love his offbeat bohemian style too. I wish him well. End of an era...but...a good, long, run.

[amyb]

Sorry you have to zoom in to read....couldn't zoom it somehow in my edit screen.

[Tori3569]

The announcement made me sad, but more for how Steven must feel.  Steven's father was my HS music teacher and was the sweetest little man ever.  He was so proud of his son and the band.

 We had them come to the school a few times.  Everyone thought they were all from Boston but Steven was from Yonkers NY.  His dad was Victor Tallarico which Steven tweaked to Tyler.  Lovely family 

[bikerbabe]

Love love love Steven and Aerosmith. I did some work with Janie’s Fund a few years ago. If you’re not familiar with Janie’s Fund, it raises money and partners with other organizations to assist abused young girls.

I’ve always loved his rocker/Bohemian vibe. Everything I’ve seen and heard, he’s a good man. Not perfect, none of us are.