AEROSMITH: PLEASE RETIRE

You know if you read No Expiration often that I'm not the type to tell a band to pack it up. And when they're good, Aerosmith are one of the best bands to hit a stage, anywhere. But the band vs. Steven Tyler thing is getting ugly and embarassing. I don't blame the band: a lot of this is Tyler's fault. He's erratic, no question about it. Recently, he was heard singing over the soundsystem at Home Depot while sucking helium, and also singing at a karoke bar (he probably shouldn't be anywhere with "bar" in the name - especially while in rehab).

But they shouldn't be thinking about replacing him, it just plain wouldn't work.  Rumors have had Lenny Kravitz, Billy Idol, Chris Cornell and Paul Rogers approached by the band. I thought the other guys with Lenny could be a good band that isn't called Aerosmith. Billy Idol would be awful for them, Chris Cornell wouldn't be right, and Paul Rogers, maybe but no. Meanwhile, Tyler's new management is threatening to sue the band if they use a different singer. I think they all need to take some time off. I'm not saying who is right or wrong, but if an Aerosmith tours without Tyler, the fans should sue. Get it together, boys.

PERRY FARRELL HITS THE BIG FIVE-OH

Wow: Perry Farrell is 50 years old. He celebrated in style, with a "Perry-palooza" concert: he performed with his wife Etty Farrell as Satellite Party, Jane's Addiction played and he even reunited for a two song set with Porno For Pyros. Debbie Harry and Billy Idol and a few other people performed also. Read about it at LAist.