AEROSMITH'S NEW SINGER: STEVEN TYLER!

Aerosmith just posted this video on their website yesterday, along with European tour dates. So, at least we know that they aren't going to "replace" Steven Tyler with another vocalist. It would never have worked. And I guess that this means that they aren't suing each other anymore.

So, you know that I'm a huge fan of the band, and I'm glad they are back together so they, and we, can celebrate their 40th anniversary in style. But Joe Perry doesn't look too comfortable in this video. He's generally a pretty reserved guy, and he gets more reserved around Tyler (who has incredible charisma). I'm sure they haven't resolved all of their personal issues, but here's hoping that this works out. (By the way, Brad Whitford isn't in the video probably because he is on a Jimi Hendrix tribute tour).

AEROSMITH: NO. NO. NO.

I am a huge Aerosmith fan. I'll try not to get too emotional or crazy about this. I've written about how things aren't great in Aerosmith lately. Steven Tyler has his own manager, and is talking about a solo album. Joe Perry is on a solo tour for his new solo album. But England's Classic Rock magazine has some ridiculous news. Aerosmith just did a show in Abu Dhai, and before the show Tyler told Classic Rock that, after that concert was over, he's going to start to work on his own "brand." Aerosmith guitarist (the one that isn't Joe Perry, he's great as well though), Brad Whitford told the magazine that in a few weeks, the other four members of Aerosmith would be getting together to decide on their next move, which would possibly be without Tyler. One word: No. I'll repeat it: No. Break up the band, fine. Hiatus, even better. Don't get a new singer. And don't get the guy who sounds like Tyler who is singing in Joe Perry's solo band. None of you guys would go to see The Stones without Mick. Think about it.

AEROSMITH CANCELS SUMMER TOUR

It's a real bummer that Aerosmith had to cancel their summer tour. It hasn't been going well - bassist Tom Hamilton (who missed a tour a few summers ago due to chemo) was missing a few shows due to surgery, and Brad Whitford was missing some shows due to a head injury. Some shows were cancelled earlier this summer with Steven Tyler hurt his leg, but his more recent accident when he fell off the stage, injuring his shoulder and slashing his head sort of put a fork in the tour. Hopefully everyone will recover in the next few months, and the band will regroup to work on their next album. Meanwhile, Joe Perry is going to work on his next solo album.

AEROSMITH: MORE GOOD NEWS

Joe Perry has been saying that Aerosmith won't be playing Toys In The Attic in its entirety on their whole tour: some shows may feature Rocks instead. That would actually motivate me to see more than one show (if I could afford it). He also says that the band has been skipping Toys' last song, the great ballad "You See Me Crying," because Steven Tyler can't sing it anymore, but after a few shows, he may try to tackle it.

But in even better news, Brad Whitford may be returning to the tour soon, which is great. I got to inteview the guys from Aerosmith (except Tyler, I've never interviewed him unfortunately) a few years back, and while they were all cool, Brad was the nicest. I hope he's well.