Aerosmith: Who Should Replace Tyler?
In the light of Joe Perry’s recent revelation that Aerosmith are looking for a new singer, who should the band bring in to replace Steven Tyler? Always assuming they decide to carry on. Here are some ideas from Classic Rock they might wish to mull over:
Mick Jagger – Tyler did base a lot of his act on the cricket-loving Stone. So, why not go for the original?
Jon Bon Jovi – Remember the way he used to cover his microphone stand with scarves in the early days? Perhaps he’s always wanted to be Steven Tyler anyway.
Spike – He’s got the voice, but would the rest of the band be able to understand his Geordie accent?
Don Airey – If only because they could rename the band Aireysmith! OK, bad idea.
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens – Everyone else seems to turn to him when they need to replace an iconic singer – well, Judas Priest and Iced Earth did, anyway.
Joan Jett – A female fronting Aerosmith? About as likely as a woman Doctor Who. But she’s probably shagged as many girls as Tyler (allegedly).
Gary Cherone – Poor old Gal, the man who still gets blamed for how appalling the Van Halen III album was. He is from Boston, though, and that’s gotta be a plus.
Jim Dandy – The Black Oak Arkansas leader would bring washboard credibility to the band.
Rocky Shades – The Wrathchild maverick would certainly bring something new to the ‘Smiths. A Stakk Attakk approach to Toys In The Attik might be just what the doktor ordered!
Joe Perry – Well, he’s in the band, he knows the songs…why the hell not?
Of course, if this is the route the band take, doubtless they’ll embarrass themselves by holding the auditions as some reality TV series, choose some idiot from American Idol, and make a terrible album that flops. Which means Tyler will have to come back and restore the Aerosmith reputation. Now, that is a cunning plan to get him back, eh?
Do you have any better choices to replace Tyler? Let us know.
The dude from Silvertide.
John Corabi. He gets mentioned everytime a band needs a new singer…
Joan Jett would be cool! Plus you’d get a triple guitar line-up like Maiden!
Ron Young of Little Ceasar. He’s got that earthy, bluesy voice which would take Aeorsmith back to a classic 70’s sound, something I feel has been missing lately.
Don’t replace him. Put Aerosmith on hiatus.
Take a leaf from Sammy Hagar’s book. Do something new and interesting and form a new band with different but like minded musicians, be the “Chickenfoot” for 2010.
split up and retire to solo projects and save the embarassment of recruiting a new singer – you are in your 60’s for god sake
Robert Plant – well Steven Tyler was rumored to have come over to work with the rest of Zep – so why doesn’t Robert to the same for Aerosmith?
jon bon jovi? really?
somebody in the CR office needs his/her ass kicked.
Gareth Gates seems the obveous choice to me…..?
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AXL ROSE… That would be fun!
Joe Lynn Turner is always ready for that!
Finn from Waysted!
no one can replace Steven Tyler! NO ONE!!!
How’s About: -
Joe Perry – Guitars
Myles Kennedy – Vocals
John Paul Jones – Bass / Keys
Dave Grohl (Or Matt Sorum) – Drums
Josh Todd is probably the only name I’d add to CR’s list.
Spike would be awesome.
I wouldn’t call it Aerosmith (Toys in the Attic would work), but Jeff Keith would be spectacular. Tesla’s version of “Seasons of Wither” on Real to Reel 2 was awesome.
Indeed!!
Top 5 candidates!
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I think that Stachursky would be perfect for that role.
Aerosmith cannot continue with a different singer.
Who cares?
Much like your Bon Jovi debate the same can be said for Aerosmith who haven’t released anything decent since 1993s Get A Grip.
All good things must come to an end.
The only way to have a new singer and not destroy Aerosmith is to pick a woman. That said they only choice is Beth Hart
Jeff Keith – interesting but I like Tesla too much on its own.
I would vote Mark Slaughter – I could just hear him belting out Dude looks like a lady.
Gary Cherone – please no! How about Neill Byrnes from Draw the Line? perfect choice! That tribute band is even endorsed by Aerosmith. Rocky shades? is that a real person? never heard of him. jani lane did a great job on an aerosmith tribute cd and so did jack russell
Any replacement would be a disaster and end up an embarrassment to the one who tries to fill Steven Tyler’s shoes. Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have a permanent finger print in rock-n roll history with Aerosmith. No one can replace either one.
Well, as much as Rocky Shades is a great singer, I dont think he would fit the clean living Aerosmith lifestyle.
Saw him in the bar at the NEC after the Titans of Tribute show (where he did a great gig with Yankee Rose) – and Rocky enjoys a good drink or 5.
If David Lee Roth had not rejoined Van Halen he would of been great as well.
rocky shades always seems to want the last word on these posts so I’ve come up with another one for him.(‘cept its too rude).
Rocky is the man!
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DONT PANIC PEOPLE,
IT WAS A TREMENDOUS HONOUR TO BE THOUGHT GOOD ENOUGH TO BE EVEN USED IN THE SAME SENTENCE AS ROCK GODS SUPREMOS AEROSMITH, BUT I AGREE WITH THE MAJORITY OF AEROSMITH FANS TAKE A LESSON FROM THE VAN HALEN SCENARIO……LEAVE WELL ALONE……ANY NEWCOMER WOULD BE TREATED AS AN UNDERLING AND NEVER ACCEPTED 100% SO LET IT GO AND R.I.P.
AS FOR MIKES RUDE WORD TO DESCRIBE ME IVE GOT SEVERAL BACK FOR YOU BUT YOU ARE PROBABLY TOO NEATHANDRAL TO UNDERSTAND ANY OF THEM.
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what a loser. an honour to be thought good enough for Aerosmith? Rocky doesnt seem to get the suggestion of him and half the people on the list is a joke. some people are just plain slow whitted
the only other singer that could front aerosmith is tom keifer from cinderella