Can a band still rock after losing their lead singer?
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Recently, the rock band Aerosmith announced that it was “positively” seeking a new lead singer to replace Steven Tyler. Immediately following the news, sites like Yahoo! and Twitter saw a spike in searches for Steven Tyler, Aerosmith, and their hits. Joe Perry, lead guitarist for Aerosmith, vows to continue the band and is considering replacing Tyler with another lead vocalist. Then, a few days later, Tyler and Perry announced that Tyler was simply going on a two-year break.
Whatever Steven Tyler and Aerosmith’s future holds, for many bands, replacing the lead singer is the “kiss of death”—a sign that the end is near, because the lead singer often lends his soul to the band. Without him, the band often falters. But for some bands, changing the lead singer can signal the start of something new.
What do you think the future holds for Aerosmith? And can you think of a band that succeeded after the lead singer left? What about one that failed? Please be sure to tell us why you think they failed (or succeeded) when leaving your comment!
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I really doubt it.
“Yes” still rocks without jon anderson
Didn’t seem to hurt Van Halen when Sammy Hagar took over for David Lee Roth. Queen seemed to fall apart after Freddie Mercury died. I think if the music sounds the same and it is very brand specific (no other band sounds like them) then they can be successful. But if the band is branded by the voice more than the music then the band is in trouble. With Aerosmith, Steven Tyler is practically an institution and I think his vocals and stage presence are so distinct they will have a tough time. Also, it’s not like guitar rock is at it’s zenith either. Though I can’t blame the guy for leaving. I saw Aerosmith when I was 15 years old at Ocean City Maryland with a band called Elephant’s Memory and I’m 51 now! So Aerosmith has been doing this at least 36 years.
It is rare that a band can still retain their fan base or still keep the level of fame they’ve achieved when they replace their lead singer. AC/DC is one of the very few bands that was able to do tht but its rare. Its going to be harder for Aerosmith because theyve been around for over 40 yrs with Steven Tyler.
The lead singer is, for lack of a better term, the voice of the band. Its the lead singer’s voice that people instantly recognize when listening to a song. Its the lead singer’s voice which gives the song it’s identity to the band
yeah, they already went on record saying its not true
Most of the time yes. With a band who’s been around and has a unique a sound as Aerosmith, there’s no chance in hell they can make it without Steven Tyler. Sorry, boys. You lost your ace, how are you gonna win the World Series?
I’ve been a big fan of Molly Hatchet ever since the early 1980′s. Their lead singer had to quit and later died from medical complications, but the band is still playing and producing records. Last time I checked, I think there were only one or two original band members. Aerosmith is a much more high profile band, but they can go on with the right person. Van Halen has made it work for them, as well as other well known bands.
No, I suggest a new band name. Anyone who can play instruments can get together and play their songs.
It’s happened in the past, Genesis, AC/DC. even Van Halen had hits after David Lee Roth.
Yes I can think of two. The Grateful Dead and Nirvana. Both lead singers died and the band is still on tour.
A classic success would be Fleetwood Mac, which has always been a bass player and a drummer with guest guitarist/vocalists. The singers have come and gone, but the band has endured. Main vocals in the past have been provided by Christine McVie, then Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham. Van Halen has also had two singers and has had success with both.
Aerosmith will not be Aerosmith without Tyler. This is incredibly sad.
Depends on the band and how tied the singer was to the group and songwriting. If the new person brings a lot of visual energy to the band and good songwriting, they can succeed.
Overall most of the bands who replace their singers manage to survive, the question is can they maintain the popularity.
I think that the only way a band can maintain their status after losing their lead singer is if they decide to go in a significantly different direction. Genesis is a good example, they definitely to a sharp turn towards pop when Phil Collins took over from Pater Gabriel and were more successful than they had ever been. Van Halen also became poppier with Sammy Hagar and, while losing a lot of their fan base, gained a whole new group of fans. It’s somewhat the same with Pink Floyd, Syd Barrett and Dave Gilmour each lent something quite different to the band’s sound but they maintained their popularity.
The replacements that have been fails are usually when they try to get a new singer who essentially impersonates the previous singer. Look at Judas Priest, they got a tribute-band singer who could do Halford almost to a fault, but it didn’t fly with fans.
I’m sure Aerosmith will survive losing Steven Tyler, the question is whether in a couple of years we’ll see them still booking major concert venues for their tours or if they’ll be on the casino circuit.
Cheers.
Pink Floyd lost Syd Barrett in about 1969 and all their best stuff came after.
Many others.
no, they can’t. especially a band like aerosmith. steven tyler WAS aerosmith. without the original members u cannot be the same band.
loo at guns n’ roses- they still have the same name but they’re nothing like they used to be (which was awsome).
nd steven tyler was just sooo awsome- his voice nd everything.
nything new for aerosmith or steven, it will never be as good.
nd they’re so old, its not like they’re gonna start a whole new career. infact, i was pretty devastated when i heard steven was leaving because they were:
a) my all time favourite band
b)the only band from the 70′s who isnt dead or brocken up-
nirvana: kurt cobain is dead.
guns n’ roses: brocken up
led zeppelin: one of the guys is dead.
the beatles: there r only 2 guys left.
the article on yahoo today reported that he was actually just taking a couple years off from the band and was not going to leave the band he also sang the song walk this way with the bandmember who’s concert he arrived at
No, I don’t think so. My example would be the Australian band INXS. Their albums with out Michael have tanked. I was a fan of theirs in their hey day but not so much any more.
I do agree with posters that said change the name.
They did replace Steve Tyler and the new leade singer has a tener voice that is just like Steve’s..He is from another country and was found on utube…didn’t anyone watch Opra on that day?
AC/DC, Genesis, Van Halen come to mind of bands that had lead singers change and still paid off.
Bands that have more than one member that can sing lead have it easier.
Not usualy. Queen is a good example. Genesis kept going but in my opinion not nearly as good as the old band. But some have succeeded.
I’m sorry but if you talk to any legit Van Halen Fan, most will tell you that once David Lee Roth left, that the music just didn’t have the same feel. while they may have had some hits, the music just didn’t have that same feel.
Despite the sucess of other bands at switching lead singers in the past I doubt it’ll work for Aerosmith this late in the game. People have come to expect a certain sound and look from the band over the years that just smacks of Tyler and can’t be replaced. They’ve been playing for so long with him and we’ve been listening for so long I don’t think a new lead will go over very well for the band as a whole unfortunately. It’d be like the Stones dumping Jagger after all these years…
You can’t have Aerosmith without Steven Tyler! It won’t be the same, even if the new singer sounds just like him; which I think is completely impossible for anyone to do. No one can replace him!!! Its heart breaking to even think about this. I wish nothing but the best for them, and I really hope they can overcome this. I will ALWAYS be a die hard Aerosmith fan :,( *tears up*
Without Steven Tyler there is no Areosmith and they should be shot for even considering it. Steven Tyler is Areosmith.
I can’t freakin believe he’s leaving Aerosmith!!!! This is bull crap!!! How can Aerosmith leave Aerosmith? Its not Aerosmith without him!!! It will NEVER be the same without him! They are my all-time favorite band. They helped me get thru a lot of tough times. Its just aweful… I dont even know what else to say, but this sucks…
If he’s gonna quit… then they should retire Aerosmith…. Because Steven Tyler is Aerosmith!! Its impossible to have Aerosmith with Steven Tyler!! COME ON!!!
Oops, I meant its impossible to have Aerosmith without Steven Tyler! COME ONE!!
Steven Tyler and Aerosmith go together like peanut butter and jelly. Sure you can substitute but it will never be the same. Steven Tyler is an icon, you just can go replace someone with his rock stature. Van Halen was EXTREMELY lucky with Sammy, but as you see it didn’t last very long.
Steven’s voice is way to distinctive to replace, he leaves, quits or gets kicked out of Aerosmith and the bands journey is OVER.
alice in chains lost layne
and they just came out with a new album
albeit, it’s not the best….
There have been some notable exceptions to the rule that losing your famous singer means death. Almost all of them have already been mentioned. However, for these examples, they were either at the height of their popularity or on their way to the top … NOT well past their prime, like Aerosmith.
Even if he’s just taking a few years off, he may as well take 20 for all anyone (besides the fans of the video game “Rock Band”) is going to notice …
I think it is possible for a band to continue to be good after they change their lead singer, however, it is a challenge. I bought the new Alice In Chains album and thought it was excellent. They are a classic example of getting a new lead singer (RIP Layne), and this is coming from someone who really hates a lot of today’s mainstream stuff.
Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Alice in Chains, and many more all survived with different singers.
no because look what happened to SOAD after their lead singer died of cancer. that new album “Blood in the sand” sucked balls
Its much too late in their careers to be trying to switch singers.
There have been a few bands that have successfully switched singers, but generally it was earlier in their career or a case where they had no choice (the singer died).
For the most part though the lead singer of a band is what the group is formed around Aerosmith is Steven Tyler, Steven Tyler is Aerosmith.
Hopefully they can work things out and get back together-lets face it. They arent getting any younger, thus they dont have many more years left to play this game.
Absolutely no way, or at least not in the case of Aerosmith. Steven Tyler was more than just their frontman, his voice was their hallmark and there’s just no way that they will be able to replace him and still be considered true “Aerosmith.” But they can try.
Alice in Chains, which someone mentioned them, has been successful with a new singer.
Audioslave is RATM – Zach de la Rocha + Chris Cornell. But then again, they did something COMPLETELY different.
not when it’s steven tyler. too epic to replace
Once again, the media is being deceptive. Steven Tyler just came out last night saying that he is not quitting Aerosmith.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8355485.stm
Steven Tyler is the best singer…nobody will ever compare to him and Aerosmith will NEVER be the same again…
Aerosmith needs to quit. Sometimes getting a new singer doesn’t cut it, or they replace the singer with a clone. Look at Journey–altho it’s Schon’s band, they got famous with Steve Perry and after Perry left, all they got is clone singers. Their new clone, Arnel Pineda, looks and sounds like Perry. I’ll be a fan if they got a different singer and try a different direction instead of Schon’s Journey Band playing the Greatest Hits. FAIL.
yeah if the new lead singer Bradley Nowell
Steven Tyler said it was all a rumor and he’s not leaving Aerosmith.
No. Aerosmith has never rocked.*
*With the exception of “Dream On.”
You can’t replace Steven Tyler and still have the band,
Aerosmith. Steven had the voice, the grit, the passion. I am 57 years old and have been a fan of Aerosmith since the beginning, but without Steven
they will never be the same. They may go on, but the sound will be different because the passion will be gone. Today, I am sad since the central figure of my
favorite 70′s band is now gone. They will never be the
same. They should all go quietly into night with him.
i personally dont think so. a band is a band because of the singer. and it the band is gonna end the singer, they should just think of another band name
Steven Tyler already said he wasn’t leaving two days ago. I’m pretty sure it was a publicity stunt–he went on stage at New York, said he’s not leaving Aerosmith, and then they broke into “Walk This Way”. If that doesn’t sound entirely set up, then nothing does.
Source:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steven_tyler_im_not_leaving_aerosmith.html
Aerosmith without Steven Tyler?
How fast can you said “That’s a no go, Joe”?
aerosmith is not aerosmith without him.
Maybe they should all just ….um….retire.
(huge Areosmith fan here but I think sometime you have to hang up the scarf draped mike stand)
well there was Lynard Skynard, but he was replaced by his brother, so I dunno if that counts cause it was his brother.
it depends. Decyfer Down lost their singer and now theyre just not the same to me. the singers good but not nearly as strong vocal as the old. plus they lost the bassist cause he did both.
god bless you caleb, i miss you
Some bands can make it changing their lead singer Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac. For a band like Aerosmith, whose lead singer is a trademark of the band, replacinfg Tyler will be the kiss of death. Aerosmith will join Creedence Clearwater and Journey on the county fair circuit.
I think it is terrible when the lead singer is replaced. I know this sounds corney, but, it is never the same. But I didn’t know a Jon Anderson was gone first. While everyone was going harder rock, I was going to the full-time oldies. I usually liked Aerosmith when they were rarely heard, and I’ve heard of a Jon Anderson, but I won’t have known to connect them. I didn’t stay in the range of harder rock. I’ll just keep rockin’ with the rhythm of the rain and telling not my mama that he is crazy about me.
Queen, Van Halen, Chicago,Guns and Roses…nope
They didnt even break up. They wanted publicity..
Blind Melon, Nirvana, Janes Addiction….Nope
Aerosmith…nope
AC/DC is the only band I can think of who replaced their lead singer and actually became more popular, worldwide.
INXS is not the same without Michael H.
Journey fell apart without Steve P.
10,000 Maniacs is not the same without Natalie M.
Kansas without Kerry Livgren.
Pink Floyd without Roger Waters.
I’ve put MY ‘two cents’ in on the subject.
Hey Killswitch engaged did it… and they are still running strong.. so i say band changing lead singer no big deal…
It essentially depends on how unique the original singer’s voice is. Someone like Damon Albarn of Blur has a distinct singing voice which would be hard to replace, Blur only ended because the guitarist left and they wanted to keep the original lineup. Whoever said Nirvana is still touring needs their brain checked, as far as I know they ended after Kurt Cobain joined the 27 Club.
They never really “rocked” anyways, so nothing different there.
hey, Chicago did it…
CAN a band still rock? Yes. Ac/dc proved that one big time. After Bon Scott (RIP) died, Brian took over and did a phenominal job. Both were/are equally amazing, but people have always liked the band for their raw power. I’m sorry to say there are more “ac/dc posers” now then there have been in the past, but many, including me, are big-time fans of both eras.
However, this was a rare case. Aerosmith will fall apart soon, unless they find an amazing vocalist as their new lead singer, which is much harder to come by in 2009 then it was in 1980, unfortunately =(
That’s not true. Steven Tyler announced yesterday that there was no truth to the rumors that he left Aerosmith and even Joe Perry, who started these rumors, is retracting his statements
Depends obviously on how good the band actually is. Gwen Stefani sucks without No Doubt, but AudioSlave/RATM rocks with or without Zach de la Rocha. Rob Zombie was good with and without White Zombie, just in different ways.
Steven Tyler is a icon, but then again so is Aerosmith the band,so it’s hard to tell. I guess we just have to wait and see if it really happens.
It depends. If the lead singer is an iconic figure for that band, like Steven Tyler is, it will be extremely hard to replace him. However, bands like AC/DC were not popular for their lead singers, but their lead guitarists. Replacing that lead singer would have been fairly easy as long as they found someone that can sing fairly identical to the original one.
I hope so much that they will continue to rock, but steven is so much of Aerosmith. he is the image, sex appeal, and of course voice of the band.
Not when the lead singer is the identity of the band… which in most cases they are.
Of course they can. Ozzy Osbourne was the original lead for Black Sabbath. He left to pursue his solo career and the band played on.
OMFG. they cant get rid of Steven Tyler his makes the band what it is. Hell no they wont be able to rock anymore without him. fuck they are my all time favorite band.
In the case of Aerosmith, no, I doubt they’ll rock without Steven Tyler, who’s too much a part of the band’s sound.
Journey became nothing without Steve Perry.
Van Halen was an altogether different case because the band was all about Eddie Van Halen’s guitar. David Lee Roth, with his shrieks and squeaks, was mainly an irritation.
Your a little late they confirmed the rumors are not true
Who can actually name any of the other band members (besides Joe whose name is in this article). Van Hagar is a great example of how the band *changes*, many fans have been wishing for years for Roth to return. Black Sabbath, fail. Iron Maiden, fail. Judas Priest, fail. Journey, Boston, Sublime, Alice in Chains, INXS, fail. Or bands become a memory after lead singers depart: Nirvana, Hootie, Stone Temple Pilots, Thin Lizzy, Days of the New, Doors, Carpenters, Beegees, Rage, Soundgarden, Blind Melon,.. and Oasis? Thankfully the inverse is hardly the case.
I think they could find someone but no one nearly as good
HE’S NOT LEAVING!!! I did research and as it turns out, this is just a rumor. Tyler told TMZ as quoted “There is absolutely no validity to the rumor that Aerosmith is breaking up, mother—-er!” Keep up with the latest news, people!
They are not getting rid of him. It was just a rumor.
The only band that did was AC/DC after losing Bon Scott. But that’s the exception to the rule.
When Escape the Fate lost Ronnie Radke they lost a looooooooot of their amazingness. But oh well he gets out of jail soon
WHAT? i can’t believe it. There is no Aerosmith without Steven. Can anyone name the other member off the top of your head?
Oh my gosh, my Grandson had told me about this and I can only say, “This just can’t be true!”
empahtically, no.
evidence… stone temple pilots/talk show.
likewise, the lead singer will never rock again, no matter what he does.
That is a rumor. He is not leaving. But anyway on some bands yes they can survive with out a lead singer and still be good example, AC/DC. But some bands without their lead singer just aren’t as good for example, Queen and Journey.
I think they could find someone but no one nearly as good
It’s always weird seeing a band member replaced. It’s like replacing a character on a TV show, except he isn’t supposed to look or sound anything like the guy he replaced. The singer is an even bigger issue because he’s the frontman of the band, and often the most iconic of its members.
One reason I really HATE Lynyrd Skynyrd is because almost all of them died in a plane crash, but some fat redneck guy leads the band with none of its original members, writing subpar mainstream music as “Lynyrd Skynyrd.”
You can never replace a singer, that much is obvious. The question is can you stay true to a band’s ideals with a new member? What never works is when a singer tries to literally displace the former singer as in he tries to BE that singer.
I just saw it on my homepage this morning. They are going to be ok. They are not losing Steven Tyler. So no problem, I’m glad…Love those guys.
all bands eventchally lose lead singers.
Have you ever heard of the Japanese band M-flo? More of a hip-hop band, but anyways, a few years ago the lead singer Lisa left. You’d think with only a rapper and a DJ left they couldn’t get somewhere, but look at them now. They’re very famous in Japan.
all ppl talk is about the singer people never care bout the guitarists or basist or the drummer only if one of them sing the only exeption for that is the beetles even in metal its like that like bring me the horizon thier SO obsesed with thier lead singer oli skyes and its metal can they sing in metal i want to spread the word about treating the band equaly.
izzy is right replaising a bandmember its just like replaising someone on a tv show kind of like james bond but EVEN MORE EXTREME THAN THAT
The band Journey managed to replace Steve Perry with Arnel Pineda and the band is still doing tours. Below is an excerpt from Arnel Pineda’s Wikipedia article.
“Chilean media acclaimed Pineda’s performance (translated to English): “The new vocalist fit very well with the band, his vocal aptitudes shining through, which are very similar to the legendary musician of the band, Steve Perry.”
I’ve seen Journey several times in concert and they still manage to rock like they did in the good ole days…by the way I believe Aerosmith is keeping Steven Tyler. Maybe you should check your facts before posting such a rediculous blog!
AC/DC did it.. Even tho Bon Scott will never B replaced
yes some can.. however it depends on there sound. I don’t think a band like areosmith could .. to many of there songs have that steven Tyler voice really imprinted in to there sound. Now a band more into the sound of the music and not the vocials could pull it off.
Alice in Chains did well with William DuVall; he sounds so much like Layne that the distinction is almost impossible to spot.
I doubt Aerosmith will be able to pull it off however. Tyler is a rock star in the worldly sense. His vocals are unique, and he is essentially Aerosmith. Most people don’t even know the other members’ names.
Yeah I believe a band can go on. I am in the minority, I think Van Halen is better with Sammy Haggar. Genesis is better with Phil Collins, ACDC survived. Was Steve tyler the original singer for aerosmith, or did he replace someone. I do think that aerosmith is way passed there prime and in this case I think they are done.
Nothing is impossible. Unfortunately, it is the front man who generally creates a band identity. Mr. Tyler has such a gigantic personality, that replacing him will not likely go over well with the public–no matter how phenomenal his replacement may be.
Perhaps recruiting a well known, talented singer and finding a new name will serve the band well. It is an honest and promising fresh start for an incredible ensemble.
Journey did it. Their new lead sounds extremely similar to the old. Aerosmith is going to have to look for the same kind of singer in order to survive.
Joe Perry Project all over again.
Yes. Take ‘Escape the Fate’.
Different singer, still amazing music.
If AC/DC can do it, Areosmith can do it. All Areosmith has to do is find another person on the planet that sounds like Steven, has enough talent and charisma to charm the fans into liking and accepting him. Pretty big shoes to fill. I hope Steven gets well asap and returns to the band. A person can only do what he can do. I hope the fans will show some forgiveness and appreciation to the one, if there is a one, who attempts to join the band. Good lovin’ to Areosmith, and best wishes for continued success!
Alice In Chains replaced their lead singer and let me tell you William DuVall has an incredible voice! He sounds just like Layne Staley too!
they’re called AC/DC. If they managed to replace such a signature voice as Bon Scotts, I’m sure it’s possible. Likely, no.
I’m sure there’s some cover band singer out there that’s about to live his ultimate dream.
Aerosmith has not done anything remotely resembling ‘rocking’ for the last 15 years or so.
It’s long past time since they were put out to pasture.
It would be untrue to call it aerosmith. I think fans of whoever continues will follow something fresh that being a new title. Steven Tylers voice was a big part of the band and that is what contributed to them. A new voice would be a new band and less critism under what is expected of aerosmith.
Audioslave is a is a great example. Rage against the machine looses their lead screamer/rapper (Zack De La Rocha) and picks up a new lead singer (Chris Cornell) from soundgarden. Talk about night and day, the band meshed well and successfully developed three grammy awards and was the first american group allowed to play in cuba.
It is possible but if it’s not the same, do something new and let that organically come together with the talents they have and have fun with it.
Some bands can do it…but Steven tyler has a very specific and extrodanary voice. He is the soul of aerosmith. I dont think they will do well without him even if they got someone really good because it just wont sound the same at all.
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Aerosmith just wouldnt be the same without Steven Tyler. I mean, sure there’s probably singers that are at, or even past his level of singing, but it wouldnt be the same. Itd be like MetallicA losing James Hetfield. Id put money on the fact that theres no one else alive that has his voice(MetallicA fans you know what I mean). Also, Iron Maiden’s title album DIDNT have Bruce Dickinson(I think thats his name)and after dude was replaced, out came run to the hills so maybe replacing Steven Tyler WOULD be a good thing. Sorry this didn’t help a lot, I’m the kind of person that looks at it from both ways
Steven Tyler is way too important to Aerosmith’s appeal for them to continue with much success. He’s got such a unique voice, any new singer would have his/her work certainly cut out for him/her.
This article really makes me mad. LOL. Aerosmith is my favorite band. I’ve seen them twice in concert. But back to the question, I think that Aerosmith will never be the same without Steven Tyler. It’s just like Queen. They sucked after Freddy Mercury die. Steven Tyler is Aerosmith. Aerosmith is Steven Tyler. I know a lot of their true fans will be heartbroken if he leaves the band. If he does take a two year hiatus, I don’t think it would be a great idea to hire a new lead singer in the mean time. If Steven Tyler takes a break, the band should take a break as well.
*Crossing my fingers that he stays and the band remains together rather than separate*
Some bands can (ACDC comes to mind) some bands can’t. In this case, Stephen tyler is unique to Aerosmith and they would have a hard time finding someone with the same energy and style. Also for those that said Journey sucks now, Their lead singer is great, While he isn’t Perry by any means, he’s still good. In the case of Alice in Chains, I found the new lead singer trying to be to much like Layne. They should have hung up the towel then because it just isn’t the same. Like I said though some bands can, Some can’t. I don’t think it would work in this situation.
Nope. Except for the few token exceptions that people have already mentioned, bands usually die when they try to replace the lead singer. Hell, the chances of the singer being the only one left from the original band and the band still rocking is much bigger (Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Smashing Pumpkins…….)
I don’t think that Aerosmith could survive without Steven Tyler. He’s a very important part of the band and you can’t replace his voice
It was just released on their blog that he is NOT leaving.
http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/11/11/steven-tyler-im-not-leaving-aerosmith-joins-joe-perry-project-at-new-york-concert/
Not a band like Areosmith, thats known for there lead singer, I think without Steven, there is no Areosmith.
the band’s consistant achievements for the last 36 (wow) years are so impressive that they all deserve a break. it will hurt my heart if they don’t continue to create magic together, but i can understand why he wants some time. even a rock god must ponder. thank you Steven for all the memories and all the beautiful paintings i created while listening to you. we’ll be here waiting breathlessly for your return.
They should try Arnel Pineda, the replacement singer for Journey.
Awww yeeee.
I say no. I’m from the early 70′s progressive rock times, and we had awesome music. It was a time for experimental music. My favorite band is YES. I see that a few people here say that YES still rocks without Jon Anderson. That’s true, but it’s just not the same. Jon’s voice is unlike most, plus his presence on stage made YES the band that I liked. No Jon, no YES. If Jon is not going to sing with them, they are done to me. That’s OK, I have plenty of great memories of them when they were the real YES.
Without Freddie, queen are not queen. so in answer; No
Carry on…carry on..as if nothing really matters.
Replacing Steve Tyler wouldn’t be hard at all. Aerosmith could absorb the members of Draw The Line, the ONLY Aerosmith tribute band and the lead singer of Draw The Line even LOOKS like Steven Tyler.
http://www.drawtheline.net/
The only person I can see even remotely replacing Tyler is Mick Jagger lol but he is on his way out too… oh well, i hear Adam Lambert didn’t work out with Queen so well…though I am not a Lambert fan
Depends on the situation. Some have made it, some have failed.
Aerosmith could not survive without Steven Tyler because he was Aerosmith. He could find a new band, call them Aerosmith and still sell records.
In the case Van Halen, they replaced David Lee Roth with Sammy Hagar, a superstar who was not only BIGGER than DLR, but had his own mega-fan base. To pair Sammy with Eddie Van Halen was a marriage made in Heaven to rock fans.
So who can replace Steven Tyler? Obviously no one because Aerosmith immediately retracted that announcement didn’t they?
It’s VERY hard But some do, Look at Journey !
The whole band may as well take a 2year vacation. Some bands can make it without their lead singer but not the best ones…Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen, Queen, and the Doors to name a few. And Sammy Hagar sucks no matter who he’s with. Van Halen must all have been on acid to hire that idiot.
Sometimes a band can go on with a new lead vocalist. Sometimes it can’t. It just doesn’t seem right to us fans when a band like Foreigner has anyone else singing their hits besides Lou Gramm. Same with a band like Skid Row. Sebastian Bach sang “Monkey Business”, “18 and Life” and all their huge hits. His vocals were awesome, and distinctive. When he left, the new vocalist didn’t sound the same. It just doesn’t sound right, and that can impact the band’s future success. Take Steven Tyler out of Aerosmith, a voice we recognize immediately when we hear him, and insert a new singer singing “Walk This Way”, “Dude Looks Like a Lady”, “Love In An Elevator”, and everyone in the world is like, “wait a minute!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s not Tyler!!” Journey is probably the only band i’ve ever heard that tried to find a singer to sound like Steve Perry. They did it with Steve Augeri, and now they did it again with their current vocalist of Filipino decent. They owe all their success to Steve Perry, so they need to keep the sound of arguably the greatest rock vocalist of all time in their new recordings. Another great vocalist, Dennis DeYoung of Styx, was replaced, but the new vocalist does not sound like Dennis, and in my opinion, they are NOT Styx! Tommy Shaw sang some very popular Styx classics, and he’s still there, but Dennis’ voice is truly distinct, and the replacement sounds nothing like him. When Freddy Mercury died, another great voice in Rock n Roll history was lost. I think Freddy is up there in vocal talent like Steve Perry and Dennis DeYoung, but Paul Rodgers of Bad Company does not fit the bill.
Tyler is NOT leaving AS. This was confirmed Wednesday night by Tyler himself and other band members.
Yeah sure.. If you get a new one
Or just play Instrumentals
….didn’t they anounce that there lead singer wasn’t leaving?
Well, Aerosmith has backpedaled on this, but a band really cannot survive without the frontman. Look at INXS
Well, just look at AC/DC. They lost Bon 20 years ago, got a new singer, and immediately came out with Back in Black, the#2 best selling album of all time
He’s not leaving after all. He said so the other day.
I hate this dude!!!
This band doesn’t work without both of the “Toxic Twins” on board. They’ve tried this before back in the early 80′s when Joe Perry quit. It didn’t work then and it won’t work now. I love Aerosmith, honestly I do, Toys in the Attic was the 1st CD I ever purchased but I believe it is time they give it up. Watching Tyler do what he does on stage at his age make me a little ill!
Aerosmith is one of the most overrated bands ever!! They would have been a better band if they never reformed in the 80′s, but then “Hot” FM101 wouldn’t have had any music to play during that dreadful decade!!!
There are some bands that just can’t do it.
Where would Metallica be without Hetfield?
Rush without Lee?
Destinys Child without Beyonce? (oh wait… that was actually good news)
Led without plant?
I am sure they could still rock, but they wouldn’t be Aereosmith anymore. We put the voice to the band. Look at Journey, there still around, but they will never be as popular as they were with Perry. Look at Creed… oh wait…
Yeah, but Bon Scott was a member of ac/dc for like what… six years. Steven Tyler has been a part of aerosmith for like almost 40 years. I mean come on, can you imagine aerosmith without Steven Tylers voice?
yeah havent’ you watchs WEEZER: perfect situation its a good motivation for break up bands
Depends on the band…It worked for Pink Floyd and AC DC, but not so well with the Doors…
Steven tyler announced wed that he was not leaving aerosmith. so we have nothing to worry about thankfully. He has such a unique voice that he could not be replaced, it would change the entire tonality of the band. They would have to find someone with a completely different voice style and change to match in order to have continued being successful. But that could have backfired completely.
Rock history has shown us that it’s rare–but a successful band CAN bounce back better w/ a new vocalist.
Bon Scott’s death seemed to be the death knell for AC/DC itself. But after a respectful 2 year hiatus and some serious sound tweaks, Back In Black proved to the world that AC/DC was gonna stay.
Van Halen scored a new signer touchdown pulling in “Red Rocker” Sammy Hagar to helm their ship to find multi-platinum record sales for several years, after booting Diamond David Lee Roth.
Boston lost Brad Delp’s vocals upon his suicide–but found, quite by chance, a vocalist who hauntingly sounds just like Delp, so the band strongly rocks on.
Again, these are rare examples–as evidenced by Queen’s hiring unlikely surprising choice of former Bad Company vocalist Paul Rogers to carry on the show for the late great frontman Freddie Mercury; Queen quite hasn’t been the same since.
But the show must go on!!
Just check out JOURNEY’s new lead singer Arnel Pineda.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5s8BO4ygV1k
My Dad and I were talking about this before the news broke that he was leaving, there is no f**king way that Aerosmith will do anything since he left. Who would still go see a concert without Steven Tyler. We were joking saying that like Bruce Springsteen retiring and the the east street band playing without him. I’m sorry but there is no way Aerosmith will have the success like they had before without Steven. Jesus Christ thats like Ozzy Osbourn not singing in his own band.
I agree that some bands can do well with different lead singers. It would be strange if a popular band with a different lead singer was treated as a cover/tribute band of said group.
I think it’s completely true that a band falls apart if they lose the lead singer. The lead singer is more commonly known as a frontman. This is the image of the band – the person most people think of first when they hear the bands name. It’s too much of a change for fans to accept when the frontman is gone.
In my opinion, once a band loses the frontman, that band will not exist anymore. The band can lose any other member and still survive, but if they replace the frontman, it becomes a completely different band. Guns N Roses doesn’t have Slash anymore but they are still Guns N Roses and have somehow survived since Slash’s departure in the mid 90′s.
The Doobie Brothers probably had like 4 different lead guitarists, but were only the Doobie Brothers when Patrick Simmons was in the band (they broke up and reunited a few times, all under the name The Doobie Brothers). When Simmons first left, the band tried to replace him with Michael McDonald but the band decided to disband in the same year.
Some bands that were lucky enough to survive the frontmans departure are:
-Judas Priest. The band broke up, and reunited some time later under the same name with a different frontman, who happened to be a Judas Priest tribute singer.
-Genesis. Originally the lead singer was Peter Gabriel, and was replaced by Phil Collins.
-Alice in Chains. The lead snger had (surpise) drug problems and the band disbanded, only to get back together much later with another singer.
-Van Halen. This is disputable, because even though they had the same name with a different singer (Sammy Hagar replaced David Lee Roth) the sound was completely different. They lost their old following but built a new one so they were still considered successful after the split.
-Black Sabbath. Ozzy left to do his solo stuff, and Dio became a part of the band. Ozzy left in 79, but Black Sabbath was still making records up until 95, even though Dio left in 82, Sabbath made due with other frontmen, but eventually fell off the map… guess you can’t change your frontman more than once.
Even the the band falls apart in losing the lead singer, there is still hope. In most cases, it seems like the only way for a band to survive after the departure of the frontman, is to hide away for awhile, find a new singer that can do the songs justice, and emerge to suprise your old following. The band won’t sound the same, but that doesn’t mean it will sound bad, and people would have had time to get over the bands initial breakup.
Now for Aerosmith, I think the band is too old to wait around for a few years to replace Steven Tyler. Many singers with Tylers caliber of rock star status have been replaced, but it takes time, and I don’t think Aerosmith has much time left.
I foresee a reunion and farewell tour in a couple years that completely sells out every venue for premium prices and ensures the bands retirement funds are plentiful. I think it’s a pretty good move.
Yer. It’s possible, Journey still has it going for them, and I bet they’ll find some guy who sounds exactly like Steven Tyler
I do believe its up to the bands in general, deep purple did it and survived, their brother band, rainbow had done it in fact thats where Dio got his start at…kool fact for the day……. then again, some bands fall hard journey, thats a hard front man to replace…….Aerosmith I feel would be in that boat……
Many of you mentioned Sammy Hagar replacing David Lee Roth as the lead singer of VanHallen. Very bad move for Roth, but I called the band VanHagar afterwards.
it can still rock but some bands have had that one singer that cant be replaced. like forexample AC/DC’s leadsinger bon scott was great for 3 years and then died after that they were still good but not as good as they were when scott was around.
Thats what I think.
I think they will do fine. Stuff like this happens all the time and they always find some way to bounce back.
Aerosmith without Tyler? This is like The Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger. Basically impossible.
The two examples given most often when citing successful singer replacements (Van Halen and AC/DC) have something in common-the guitarist plays a very huge role in the band’s character, success and popularity. Unfortunately, I don’t think the same can be said of Aerosmith, as Tyler’s voice is pretty much ingrained as the Aerosmith sound.
Plus, with over 30 years of success, it’s going to be hard to come close with another singer. Having so much success with Tyler for so long will make anything from another singer seem “not good enough.” Be hard to fill those shoes.
Replacing Tyler would be akin to replacing Halford of Judas Priest, or Dickinson from Iron Maiden-at best a good effort, but not the same, not even close…
uh yeh, the lead singer is not the only person who makes the band.
Sure they can. The real question on my mind is can they rock after losing all their hair. Baldness type hair loss – not a drastic trim.
That’s hard… I mean, what would Radiohead be without Thom Yorke, or Garbage without Shirley Manson?
I guess it depends on the band and the kind of music they make. If you’ve ever listened to the band Christian Death, after the lead singer Rozz Williams was replaced with Valor Kand everything was ruined.
I think its possible for some bands, but Aerosmith, I’m not so sure. Journey & AC/DC got VERY lucky, but I’m really not sure, cuz Tyler’s got such a unique voice. I doubt it.
Unfortunately most people only know joe perry and steven tyler. Tyler is practically teh face of aerosmith, and without him it won’t be the same
journey sucks without steve perry. van halen did well with sammy hagar but there were many that didnt like it. so that one is 50/50, i think steven tyler cannot be replaced. his sound is too unique. i had tickets to see them here in tampa, they canceled and i will not buy anymore if tyler is not with them. i will take the chance that he will be back in 2 years, and that there all alive and playing still. also, i will not listen to anything he does on his own, even if its good. im to angry to do so, i think he should atleast do a small tour with them covering the cities they canceled on first. if he did that. i would not mind listening to his stuff. sadly, my opinion doesnt matter to him.
four letters… AC/DC (five if u count the lighting rod :-p) but i think they’re more the exception than the rule
and also going along with people talking about van halen… i think they did well with both roth and hagar, though i know there are a lot of people who much preferred one over the other
steve is past his best but it will be difficult not least because the band members are like 80 and a new singer could be 60 years younger!!!! nightwish lost tarja turenen as lead and she was irreplaceable and they are now very poor, roxettes lead marie got brain cancer and they could not continue best wishes to her
its not like they even rocked anyways
Heck Yea – peep these examples
Genesis, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Journey, Van Halen, Sabbath was good with Dio, Arch Enemy, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, and the list goes on – Aerosmith should have given it up a long time ago – mediocre at best
Hey, Aww did they relli brake up? aw.. my dad’s gonna be shattered..
but pink floyd lost there lead singer and things turned out alright for them, but with aero smith i think it’s a little different. steven tyler was REALLY attachted to his band, like when you hear aerosmith you automatically think steven tyler it’s just who he is.. there gonna have to find one hell of a new singer to pull thru.. <3 hope i helpd x
AC/DC have succeeded well without Bon Scott (and if I’m honest, I like Brian Johnson a lot more since he is a Geordie and that’s my heritage).
But Aerosmith without Steven Tyler? I don’t think it should happen. If the band wants to continue with a new singer, fine, but they should get a new band name.
Iron Maiden replaced Paul Di’Anno (Paul Andrews) with Bruce Dickinson, formed 75, shot to fame in 78 and been rocking since.
I hate to rain on a band’s parade, but once the original lead singer leaves or dies, I think that it is hard to reclaim the magic that made the band who they are and what they were.
Examples: INXS- I love this band but they could never get over Michael killing himself to give J D a true chance.
The Doors- let’s face it Morrison was the Doors, I think it’s awesome that Ray and Robby still want to get out there and rock but it’s not the same.
AIC- I like the new singers voice but once again he’s not Layne. The harmonies of Layne and Jerry can’t be replaced.
My hat’s off to the groups for wanting to move on but the true voice will never be replaced and Thank God it lives on forever thru cds.
why in God’s name do these “professional” musicians walk away from their bands with no realization of their selfishness? Not only is Tyler being VERY selfish to fans, he’s being selfish to his bandmates (or just ‘mates’).
Seriously, i would sack his butt & find another lead singer. I bet you once the bad starts rockin’ out with someone new, he’ll come crawling back to them. hahah yes he will !!
Hoooooooold everything! Steve Tyler is back and he says he aint’ going nowhere!
A/C D/C stumbled on a reasonable copy of Bon Scott voice with Brian. Van Halen revolved aroung the prodegy of Eddie.
Aero Smith does not have much chance of selling tickets or records with a new singer for that band.
Most of the material was written by Steven and the show is really Steven, I just cannot imagine Aero Smith without Steven, it has about as much chance to be popular as a snow ball making it through hell.
this only works for AC/DC.
the band will never be the same without its lead singer.
EX: Journey. good new lead singer, but not good enough. they wont be the same w/out steve perry.
I don’t think Aerosmith will succeed without Steven Tyler. Steven Tyler was the face of Aerosmith, the voice of Aerosmith, and the soul of Aerosmith.
Think about it. When you think of Aerosmith, whose face comes to mind first? For the majority of people, it’s Steven Tyler’s face that sticks out in their mind.
Steven Tyler has a voice that is unique. They are not going to find anyone who can sing like him. He also has a unique/sexy look that isn’t going to be found easily. He has a unique kind of style that may be easy to copy, but no one will ever wear it as well as he does.
I think Aerosmith’s best bet is to completely start over as a new band with a new concept. No one is ever going to accept a new lead singer and love a new lead singer the way Steven Tyler was accepted and loved.
I’m not saying the rest of the band isn’t great. They are really great. But Steven Tyler has been my crush since I was 14 years old and no one can ever replace him in the people’s hearts.
Yeah. Alice in chains lost their lead singer but returned and they kept most of their fanbase
acdc did.
but i doubt they find any one with the range of steven tyler
no,they will have to find another leader or quit.
well, i just saw on Tv last night that steve tyler is back now
There is no Aerosmith without Steven. He was the band’s signature. Without him, there is no Aerosmith. Like someone else stated, the best bet for them is to retire the band of Aerosmith and get a fresh start with a brand new band name. Aerosmith doesn’t exist without Steven.
Of course, I’m not sure they would sound the same, but AC/DC still did great after they lost their first singer.
Black Sabbath was still awesome after Ronnie Dio left.
I think it depends on how strong the band is, and how good the replacement is.
When Journey went on the hunt to replace their lead singer, they found someone who sounded almost exactly like the one who sang with them through the height of their musical career (sorry, I don’t know lead singer’s names). I have heard though, that Journey is doing really well though and getting along quite nicely with their new lead singer.
aerosmith has sucked for years
hell no. there is no way they will be any good at all without him. he is aerosmith. aerosmith will be nothingggg without steven tyler. nothing. they wont find anyone with such amazing vocals as him or anything.
I guess it depends. They might be better, they might be worse. Generally, though, since they’re replacing the singer with someone else after you’ve grown accustomed to the previous one: chances are that you wont look at them the same, either way.
So it’s a matter of perspective. They could be a lot better on the whole… but if they aren’t the exact same band they used to be, it’s difficult to get into them… simply because they are no longer the group that they used to be.
Yes. Alice in Chains did.
yeah, i think a band can make it, look at AC/DC….although steven tyler is irreplaceable in my opinion.
Judging by INXS, no.
Judging by Van Halen – only with an acceptable substitute, not just anyone. Sometimes the substitute will be better as Sammy was much better singer than Roth.
But Tyler isn’t leaving Aerosmith. He just needs some down time on account of they are all old as the hills by now.
I don’t know what the future holds for Aerosmith. If Steven Tyler is no longer going to be their lead, then I think they should do what Led Zeppelin did when John Bonham died, and call it quits. Led Zeppelin would not have been Led Zeppelin without Bonham, and Aerosmith would not be Aerosmith without Steven Tyler. Go out with dignity and move on instead of trying to pathetically hang on.
As for other bands who succeeded when their lead singer left, I can think of Van Halen (David Lee Roth => Sammy Hagar), Genesis (Peter Gabriel => Phil Collins), and Pink Floyd, who did it twice (Syd Barrett => Roger Waters => David Gilmour).
Oh, and I forgot about AC/DC (Bon Scott => Brian Johnson).
Steve Tyler IS Aerosmith.
Where else are they gonna find a skinny dude with a big mouth who can scream like someone just kicked him in the nuts for two hours. Impossible.
It would be the “Joe Perry Project 2″ not Aerosmith. It would be like the Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger, or the Beatles without John Lennon.
I think if a newly formed band replaced the singer, no big deal. However, Aerosmith is iconic and have been around too long to undergo a successful revamp. I have seen them many times and could not imagine them without Steven Tyler. He is the voice and frontman that comes to mind when the band’s name is mentioned. It would be very hard to even think of anyone that would fit into their band that would keep die-hard fans interested.
Other bands did it like Van Halen and some people liked the change. I am one of those fans who still thinks of Van Halen with David Lee Roth, not Sammy.
I may be the exception to the norm but when I hear a band and become a fan, it is those in that original band that I like. When someone as vital as the lead man is replaced, I feel as if I am experiencing an entirely new band. Same name but different faces does not equal same band.
I thought they announce the rumor wasn’t true? Well they did on TMZ at least. lol.
aerosmith sucks
Just to clear something up: Roger Waters was NEVER the lead singer with Pink Floyd. Who does most of the singing on the classic Floyd albums, Dark side of The Moon and Wish You Were Here (and all the other post Barret albums in fact)? Dave Gilmour.
Dave was the lead singer even in the Waters era.
Another band that carried on without its singer was Marillion, but does anyone actually care, or know anything about, post Fish Marillion?
Aerosmith has always been terrible.
This is truly a sad time for many of us. I wish the best fo Aerosmith they are an amazing band, but Steven Tyler is truly one of a kind, he CANNOT be replaced. Without him, I believe that they are really F*^#*$. He has such an amazing tallent that very few people could ever even dream to compare to, without him there would be no Aerosmith. But I believe that all good things must come to an end, they had and amaing run, it is truly depressing to see the end of them, we must charish what that had. But no, Steven Tyler cannot be replaced! He is what made Areosmith! And anybody who thinks that there can be an Areosmith without Steven Tyler is a freaking idiot and any fool who tries to fill his shoes needs a mojor kick in the a** and is in for a very rude awakining! Others may disagree with me, and that is ok. I am not tying to start a pointless depate, I am just stating y opinion.
It’s possible, look at AC/DC, Bran Johnson is probably the best replacement ever in a band. Finding a person worthy of standing in Steven Tylers shoes is going to be very difficult, because he is AEROSMITH.
It’s possible, look at AC/DC, Brian Johnson is probably the best replacement ever in a band. Finding a person worthy of standing in Steven Tylers shoes is going to be very difficult, because he is AEROSMITH.
i’m sorry many bads have made the switch but as most people would comment they were never as good. Also while they had short term success how many of those bands are still together. Yes they may put out another good song or two they will not be Aerosmith. And anyone who thinks Steven Tyler can be replaced is the person who says “oh yeah I heard that son.” the diversity and sound that Tyler brings over the last forty years is amazing. I saw one of their last concerts and the energy that he bring is amazing. Don’t get me wrong Joe Perry and the others are awsome but take a cue from people like Slash and Dave Navarro you have to move on and start over. Good luck to the guys they deserve a lot of success.
alice in chains are back 14years later after the lead died.
nirvana didnt carry on when kurt died, fair enough though
Yes they still can because Escape the Fate still does without Ronnie Radke, just not as good though.
I didn’t even know Aerosmith was still together until I heard about Steven Tyler falling off stage.
No, probably not. It just wouldn’t be the same band. They would have to change the name of the band, probably. And I don’t think it would be as good.
AC/DC is proof that bands can still rock after losing their lead singer.
NO ONE can replace him… ever
This is a case where the sum of its parts are not greater than its hole. Tyler is an incredible entertainer, he is Aerosmith. Do not leave, please leave well enough alone. And by “well enough” I mean one of the greatest rock bands in history. Short and to the point, thats all I have to say.
No, I think if a bands lead singer leaves they should change the name of the band
Well, yeah
what about Guns N Roses? AC/DC?
it maybe still rock i mean look at journey they got a new singer and the music is still the same
It all depends on the circumstances. If the lead singer dies or can’t sing anymore then its quite possible for a band to continue on. Where as if the band just fires the lead singer.
There’s just too many variables. In this case, because Aerosmith has been around for so many years, it just won’t be Aerosmith anymore.
The folloving bands have “new” lead singers, and are doing just fine. JOURNEY, STYX, THE GUESS WHO, SANTANA, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, URIAH HEEP, CANNED HEAT, THE STRANGLERS,
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED,
yeah they can van halen did ok with sammy but i liked david better but acdc was great with brian johnson i think he did a great job taking over for bon scott
Aerosmith isnt over as a few people have said the singer is taking a break not leaveing chances are they wont get past a few studio sessions and 2-3 years from now they will have a new able with steven tyler and even if they do get a new singer they may very well make it still their biggest obstacle is going to be twits who are afraid of change but if they do good all these people whining “their not the same” wont matter
o yeah and dio did a great job taking over black sabbath from ozzy
I think it depends on the band. I think that a band that relies solely on its vocalist isn’t a good band to begin with. And yet, some bands do get screwed over when their vocalist leaves, even if the rest of the band is as talented. What comes to mind is Nightwish, who replaced their talented Tarja Turunen with nasally-pitched and challenged-soprano Annette somethingoranother. Yet, the master of the band, Tomas H. remains in the band. Even though the melodies have not change, the change of voice has changed the band’s sound.
I guess that other bands have mastered vocalist changes over the years, AC/DC and Van Halen are prime examples. However, I think you need to find the RIGHT replacement, or else…
yes, sugarbabes (though they all sing) lost there main singer but are still strong and great
Steven Tyler has said onstage at a show that hes not leaving the Band
AC/DC survived. =)
Also, Guns N’ Roses did the opposite. They lost everyone EXCEPT their singer, and is failing pretty miserably.
It aint Aerosmith if there aint no Steven Tyler. It aint no GNR if there ain’t no slash.
The original members make up the band.
If the band is Queen, then the answer is NO.
No, not for most bands anyways. People are saying yes based on only a few bands who managed to do it, Van Halen, ACDC, Genesis ect. Either way, there is no Aerosmith without Tyler, the band should just change their name.
Aerosmith without Tyler….? That would be like Led Zep without Plant, the Stones without Jager.
As for those using Hagar and VH as a positive example I say not….. those of us that were VH fans from the beginning considered the band Van Hagar once Sammy joined. And don’t forget about his successor, Gary Cherone….. ugh. There was only one true VH and that was when Diamond Dave (roth) was the front man.
Other bands can but aerosmith can’t. Steve has that unique voice that makes their songs good. look what happened to black sabbeth after they lost Ozzy Ozborne
aerosmith isnt splitting up. they cleared up the rumor.
For some bands, it RUINS them. Either the band falls apart, or the fans hate the new singer. One example, Nightwish. From what I’ve seen on youtube, 95% of old Nightwish fans hate their new singer.
But for some bands, to opposite holds true. Exampl,e Iron Maiden. They’ve changed singers, drummers, guitarists, the works. Yet none of their fans have freaked out. Some may like certain singers or whoever, but overall most of their fans stay with the band.
I think it depends on who the fans are, what they’re like, and how the band handles it.
But for Aerosmith… Aerosmith is just not Aerosmith without Steven. He’s the heart and sole of them, with his large mouth and crazy voice!
But if he needs some down time. Then give him a year or so of downtime.
You cant replace Steven Tyler.
Ever heard of Journey? Of course they can!
I think Pete said it like a pro. Yes. Yes. Yes. Vanhalen definitely did not hurt any after losing David Lee Roth even though alot of people said they wouldn’t last. Yet like Pete said if the music is more powerful than the voice of the front-man nothing can take em down. But, you’ve got to admit Roth was one tough act to follow……(so we all thought) till hager came along. What a powerful voice and sounding alot like Roth sure didn’t hurt em any.
As for Queen, in the 70′s & 80′s they were decades ahead of their time. Mercury was most definitely the fire of the group. In fact, he was basically 90% of their popularity being the front-man of course as well as song writer, (music & lyrics), drop dead show performances, and ideas for costumes, stage effects, etc… The band should have known! Life after Freddie…. Impossible.
Bringing it over to Fleetwood Mac — they didn’t do too badly after Stevie Nicks stepped out on her own. However, loyal fans stay true to the end when the musicians continue to pan out. Of course when Momma comes home for frequent visits that surely helps to bring up the moral. Especially when she’s as hot as ever!
yes, Sublime can after loosing their lead singer.
no way! imagine Black Sabbath with no Ozzy, Paramore with no Hayley!!!!!!!!!!
Black Sabbath rocked with Dio when Ozzy got fired.
Iron Maiden rocked with Dickinson when Di Anno got fired.
So yeah… Why not? I don’t care about Aerosmith that much, but I don’t think Tyler is that great anyway. It wouldn’t bug me if they’d replace him.
This is a rough one. I love Aerosmith. They are all talented members in the band, but you cannot replace a Steve Tyler. He had a unique voice that they will have a HARD time replacing. I am so sad about this. They are such a great group. I cannot understand it, they have all had such a fruitful career together.
As someone else put it, Steve Tyler IS Aerosmith.
Hehe, I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to convince my friend Steven Tyler was pretty, and I finally won her over with a picture of Aerosmith performing in Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, though she still says I have bad taste in guys. You just can’t have Aerosmith without Steven Tyler’s huge lips. I see many lip injections in the future for whoever takes Steven’s place…
Nothing lasts forever, and it is no small miracle that a group could last this long.
Ervin O. Raab
I think Journey has really struck Gold with their new singer. I don’t criticize it at all. I think it is an incredible story. Very inspiring.
As mentioned, AC/DC lucked out, as well as Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Van Halen never quite worked without Dave Lee Roth unfortunately, but man they tried, and I respect them for that.
Other bands didn’t take the preservation of their vocal sound seriously enough. Example, Kelley Groucutt of ELO, who was really only a back up and occasional lead singer, in my opinion helped to forge the Trade Mark ELO vocal sound along with Jeff Lynne. But Jeff fired him back in the 80s for asking too much money. The band was never the same after that.
Queen also tried, but failed in my opinion.
But as for Aerosmith, I am skeptical, but we’ll see how it goes. It is possible that they will succeed but I have less than 50% confidence in them with this move. It may be the end of Aerosmith.
As a longtime Aerosmith fan, I don’t think Asmith will be successful without Steven Tyler, I”M SORRY!! After 39 years in a band, he probably wants to take it easy! WOULDN’T YOU BE READY TO???
yes, alterbridge is a good example
i stopped listening to iron maiden when bruce dickenson left.. wasn’t the same
since he’s back thier better then ever the other guy is still with them
Van Halen went into the dumper when they replaced David Lee Roth with Sammy Hagar (The Horrible). That’s the example Aerosmith should keep in mind. But Aerosmith has run its course anyway. If they never perform again, it’ll be too soon.
Rage Against The Machine replaced lead singer Zach De La Rocha with Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell. Although they did change their name to Audioslave the band was sort of reborn with new and loyal fans.
Look at Journey. They found a great new lead singer in the Philipeans
You might think of it this way: they could be a distinly different band without Tyler, but that band will not be Aerosmith. When I was a kid, my mom tried to get us to abandon whole milk. Nothing other than whole milk is whole milk. Then I began to think of skim milk as a different beverage. It was not whole milk, but then whole milk is similarly no skim milk. Point is, once you think of them as a distinct band, you might be able to “drink them in”.
My two cents on another band replacement:
“Van Halen: Yes. Van Hagar: No.”
Well, I love Aerosmith
I think they will be just fine and carry on w/o Tyler
When AC/DC’s lead singer died in 1980 (Bon Scott) Brian Johnson replaced him and now they are still together today touring. And they are better than ever.
I <3 AC/DC & Aerosmith
I BELIEVE WITH MY PRACTICE AND TAKE ON THE MANTLE OF THE LEAD, IF WILL BE SUCCESSFUL.
BE BLESSED AND FOLLOW THE LEAD
The person that said Van Halen still did well after David Lee Roth was replaced is crazy. Sure they had commercial success, but Van Hagar sucks bad. The only band I can think of that was better after getting a new singer is AC/DC.
I think some bands might be able to bounce back, but I think Aerosmith should just give it up. They will never be able to replace Steven Tyler, and plus they are like 80 years old(exaggerating). It’s not kewl with old guys are still performing.
I highly doubt it. Steven Tyler was THE front man for Aerosmith. Without him, they’ll go the way of Van Halen when DLR left them. Fortunately VH is back and going strong, but the Aerosmith guys are so old, they don’t have much rocking in them left.
“And can you think of a band that succeeded after the lead singer left?”
… AC/DC.
aerosmith without steven tyler? no, thats like AcDc without Angus Young, or Metallica without Lars Urlrick
Sure, consider AC/DC and Journey as just a couple that actually flourished after getting new lead singers
No , This band had to many years together .
Well, the new Alice in Chains is pretty good… Journey’s new guy is doing well… AC/DC has sold millions of albums without Bon Scott…Arch Enemy is much better with Angela Gossow singing… It goes on and on. That being said, it all depends on who they come up with. It seems that with the whole world to pick from instead of just people they know personally (like when they originally put the band together), they will probably find someone much better than Steven Tyler.
Some bands are capable and some aren’t; that is simply what it comes down to.
Bands such as Genesis have done this well with Peter Gabriel leaving for Phil Collins. But the common factor with many of these bands is that they make the switch early in their careers, when the band still has room to grow.
Aerosmith has been past this time for years now. They may be still growing as musicians, but the band has established its sound already. The Aerosmith sound is highly depended on Tyler’s voice. This is the sound that consumers are paying to hear.
However, take Lynyrd Skynyrd. After singer Ronnie Van Zant died, they went through a number of options, before returning with Van Zant’s brother, Johnny. They made a comeback and now are very successfully recreating that Skynyrd sound.
So it can be done. It will just be a question of whether or not it will be done.
NO ONE can replace steven tyler
Maybe another band but no way could Aerosmith work without Steven Tyler it just makes no sense.
Nope,
Nirvana fell apart, Queen fell apart, AC/DC fell apart, Aerosmith isn’t going to survive.
Oh, Alice in Chains fell apart too after Layne too.
Steve and Joe tried this years ago. It was a complete disaster, and they both remember it well. Not only is this bad news for Aerosmith, all the players are well-aware of the consequences; so the reason behind the decision must be monumental. Apparently Steve is struggling with addiction once again. This is a sad piece of news.
Actually Steven Tyler isn’t leaving the band.
NO WAY! I love Steven Tyler! I even beat Guitar Hero Aerosmith on expert! (The last song was really hard at first. It was “Train ‘Kept On Rollin”.) There’s no way Aerosmith can go on without the whole band! It just wouldn’t be the same… Steven Tyler has an amazing voice. I heard, for him to keep on singing, he must put back his lungs together after 3 conserts of screaming, just to keep his amazing voice! They use HOT lazers to put ‘em back! I don’t know who would love his/her fans THAT much! He’s a rock legend! But I’m glad the rest of the band are there! They all rock too!
NO WAY! I love Steven Tyler! I even beat Guitar Hero Aerosmith on expert! (The last song was really hard at first. It was “Train ‘Kept On Rollin”.) There’s no way Aerosmith can go on without the whole band! It just wouldn’t be the same… Steven Tyler has an amazing voice. I heard, for him to keep on singing, he must put back his lungs together after 3 conserts of screaming, just to keep his amazing voice! They use HOT lazers to put ‘em back! I don’t know who would love his/her fans THAT much! He’s a rock legend! But I’m glad the rest of the band are there! They all rock too!!
Journey, AC/DC nuff said
Black Sabbath, thats all I have to say.
I actually asked this question a long time ago when I was asked to replace the lead singer in my husband’s band and there was a big war about the band and the band’s future when she (the lead singer) returned home. There are some people out there (like this girl) that say only the lead singer is the star, for others its guitarists.
Personally, I think each band is unique and different in their own way. For some they can go on when they lose certain members, others can’t. Just like some bands have 1 person that really stands out, while some may have 2 or even the whole band itself.
I think what a lot of people need to understand is not just their side to the issue, but the band members’ side. For example, there’s people out there telling Jerry Cantrell what a jerk he is for continuing AIC without Layne. But did you ever think about Jerry point of view? Sometimes I think people forget that for some, playing music is not only our passion, its our job!
And obviously bands like AIC, Killswitch Engage, Journey, feel like they are doing the right thing and we need to respect them for that. Understand that respect and agreeing are two separate things!
There is no band with out Stephen Tyler.
Perhaps some bands could survive but Aerosmith IS Tyler and Perry together aka- The Toxic Twins. This in no way is meant as criticism of them as they are the ONLY band I still love from my teen years. Their music is timeless. Tyler is not only known for his amazing vocals but his flamboyant personality. I love them because they have not changed their look. Without Tyler, I think most of us would just go see Perry solo. I wouldn’t dish out $600 for tickets like I did for one of the ill fated cancelled shows w/o BOTH Steven and Joe. Come on Steven- at least finish the tour dates you missed, then take some time off!
Well that completely depends, It may not have the same feeling to it as it did before.
Aerosmith in particular is known for the singers voice
thats what stands out.
So on that front it may not, but if they do manage to find a new singer thats as good, you never know, maybe things will turn out okay.
I also agree that Aerosmith w/o Tyler would be like someone else said; The Stones w/o Mick Jagger. With both of those bands, we are not just talking rock bands- we are talking rock LEGENDS. Very big difference than say.. Van Halen. Queen is talking about regrouping with that guy that was on American Idol. Brian May is an amazing guitarist but w/o Freddie it could never be Queen again. Oh, and it was 30 years ago that I saw Aerosmith- front row being hit in the face by Steven’s scarves while Joe stood on the amp almost in reaching distance from me..ah a young girl’s dream lives on. If they do tour again despite hell getting a refund from theri fan club, I’ll splurge on the meet and greet. It’s on my bucket list guys!
Yes, it can still rock. ACDC still rocked and is still rocking to this day.
i’ll tell you this…..what happened to Queen after Freddie Mercury died…..they sucked…..some loser named Paul Rodgers Was The lead Singer And Didnt Do Any Good……He Should have stayed With Bad Company!!!!…..as in for aerosmith…..it will be the same story,Steven Tyler Shouldnt Have Qiutted…..after all he WAS Aerosmith…..i Guess All We could do Is dream on!!!!
just look at ACDC they are amazing
ALICE IN CHAINS lead singer Layne Staley died in April of 2002. He was replaced by William Duvall, and the band just released their first album since 1995 back in September. The album has put out 2 singles including the Number 1 hit on the Mainstream, “Check My Brian.” Their 3rd single “Your Decision” will be released to radio this week…….
Yes, absolutely !
for example …after the death of Layne stanley ..the grunge band alice in chains still makes perfect stuff
just listen to their lst album called Black gives way to blue and compare it with one of their old album with presence of Layne
Of course. The band is made up of other members besides the singer. Although in this case, they may want to consider retiring, or at least changing their name. Because Steven Tyler was very unique and Aerosmith will not be the same with out him. But those guys are all too old to really rock anyway.
Oh, but I can see why the band wants to replace him, he is totally unstable and an embarrassment lately.
Hmmm, off the top of my head, there was this band Malice Mizer that had a couple vocalists. Both of whom sucked, in my opinion. I think they had gotten more popular after they changed vocalists, though if I HAD to choose, first one was better.
Though now they’re broken up and three have solo careers (two of which are booming) and one’s dead.
Yes Joy Division changed singer after Ian Curtis comitted suicide. I prefer Joy Division to new order but new order sold more records than Joy Division
Yes, it is definitly possible for a band to rock having lost their lead singer, many bands have done it in the past eg Van Halen, AC/DC & Pink Floyd. Aerosmith will definitly rock without Steven Tyler but without him they could never truely be Aerosmith similar to the Led Zepplin could never have been as good with a replacement for John Bonham. Steven’s part of Aerosmith’s signature sleasy rock sound, yes they will rock because their songs rock, but they wont truly be “Aerosmith”
The rest of the guys in Aerosmith should now re-name the band just out of respect for Tyler. When change is upon you, don’t try to mask it. Grab it by the @#$.
How much do we owe to Tyler? The world. As fans, we are not going to allow him to be “replaced” with just a nod and a wink. Go ahead and keep the name “Aerosmith”. I’ll buy someone else’s album, instead. Change the name and write your own songs.., and I’ll consider it.
Can’t you do your own research? You need people to tell you if Aerosmith will fail or not? Is this blog sponsored by Aerosmith to see people’s reactions??? Pretty lame if you ask me.
I doubt it.. I mean, it’s ok, the band is still kinda good, but it’s never the same.. Look at Queen, Nightwish, etc…
don’t iron maiden still rock….even though bruce dickinson has been on and off and on again….
People need to read more, Steven Tyler said that he is not leaving Aerosmith.
AC/DC is all I need to say about this
is replacing him so soon really even that necassary? do they not have enough money to be able to just sit back for a little while.
they aren’t no spring chickens..as someone else said before, been doing it for 40 years…it’s ok to enjoy life at this point guys.
It will take time for the band to get together again.
It doesn’t matter if the reason is because death or someone decided to leave.
For Ron Tayback lead singer of Prism
who died on December 1980
Aerosmith will have to do auditions for a lead singer
It is sad Steve Tyler left
definetly as long as you find the right guy and dont just settle for anyone no matter how ong it takes to find him. look at sublime…sadly they lost bradley but they just played at the san manuel amp. with their new singer and they still jammed out!
It’s rare that a band can still rock without the original lead singer. Living Sacrifice was actually better after picking up a new lead singer, but I can’t see how anyone could truly replace Steve Tyler. Aerosmith is dead without him.
no it would NOT! be the same at all i love Aerosmith and i know i wont listen to them anymore if they get a new lead singer
Steven Tyler denied the rumors that he was leaving Aerosmith.
But if he really is leaving, then the band is over. Done. Finished. There’s no way they could ever replace the incredible Steven Tyler and still be successful. He’s one of the best singers that ever lived.
Aerosmith are older than s*** so what is the big deal now? I think they’ve lasted long enough.
Let’s hear about new bands, of younger talent.
AC/DC became a HUGE band after Bon Scott died and Brian Johnson replaced him. However, this was back in the day when rock bands and stuff were actually popular. Both Aerosmith and AC/DC are sadly becoming less relevant because people have bad taste in music today. Aerosmith should call it quits now that they’ve lost Steven Tyler.
Steven Tyler announced he wasnt leaving >_> it was on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com Music News
Defiantly possible. Alice in Chains’ new music is great.
sure, as long as they find a good replacement. look at ACDC, their lead singer died and they got a new one. they still rock and are one of the best bands out there.
Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
I hope they meant only 2 seconds… =(
Not Aerosmith. They have a classic sound that joe perry and steven tyler basically created… so take steven tyler out and it may as well be a joe perry solo album.
aerosmith is too set in their ways. i doubt it
Aerosmith is not Aerosmith anymore without steven tyler he is like the best singer there is no way Aerosmith can place another singer that is good as him
Well This is what Wikipedia says; “However, despite the rumors of his leaving the band, Tyler joined The Joe Perry Project onstage on November 10, 2009 at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza, and they performed the Aerosmith single “Walk This Way” together. According to sources at the event, Tyler assured the crowd that he is “not quitting Aerosmith.”
So He isn’t quitting.
sad if he’s really leaving; but truthfully i think the band can still rock on…maybe the music might be a bit different but who knows.
A bands never the same again without their frontman.
I think that it is almost impossible. I mean, yea, the band can still carry on, but you will never be able to sound like the old you. Like Alice In Chiains, the lead singer died, and his voice was PHENOMAL!!! and now, they have this new guy, and they dont sound a thing like Alice In chians, I think if the lead singer leaves/dies, the band should change there name. LIKE NIRVANA DID! Kurt died, and the band still went on, but the name changed to Foo Fighters. And The Greatful Dead… they did NOT carry on without Jerry… they broke up and instead, got a trubite band. You can not carry out the same sound of a band without the same lead singer.
Take Polly by Nirvana. Say they got someone like… oh… Surg Tankian to sing that song, the exact same way Kurt did, the band played the song the exact same way, they could pull off a different band. Say some random dude sang it, it wouldnt be Nirvana… it would be some other dude singing their song. And as for making new music with the band, the guitarist, bassist, and drummer can blend it and sound like a completely different band. I, personally, do not believe in getting a new singer.
Black Sabbath with Ozzy and Dio, to me, they were 2 completely different bands because their voice. Not only does the background music make up the sound of the band, but so does the voice. Both of those make up a band. You cant replace a vocalist. Its just not right. Espically witih these ledgendary bands like Aerosmith. I think they should change the name and let Aerosmith die out… go down with Steven Tyler. Aerosmith has his distictive voice, no one else could replace him. CHANGE THE F**CKING NAME!!!
I DO NOT BELIEVE,THEY WILL HAVE A CHANCE WITHOUT TYLER.MATTER OF A FACT,EVEN IF IT WERE JOE PERRY LEAVING,INSTEAD OF TYLER.AEROSMITH CAN HANG IT UP.IT WILL BE OVER.TO MANY OTHER BAND`S PEOPLE ARE LISTENING TO ANYWAY.IT`S NOT LIKE THE EARLY 70`S,ANYMORE.
Many bands, such as Genenis played after the origal singer left
Runrig are still rocking, after loosing Donnie Munro, the new singer has been there for over 10 years and still going strong
i think they can still be successful. Haste The Day lost their lead singer in 2005 and have made 2 albums since that and they are still successful… their first album with the new singer i think went platinum. so yes, a band can be succesful with a new singer
Yeah… Look at Iron Maiden. Bruce Dickinson is considered far superior than the previous lead singer.
well you can its just you will us a qurter of its gone???
Yes, look at kill switch engage
They would be like a completely different band without the lead singer, because that’s what most people recognize in a song. You don’t listen to While My Guitar Gently Weeps and go “Oh, it’s Eric Clapton playing.”
i truly doubt it i think no one would listen to the band if the lead singer left
It depends.
If the band was already famous, and isn’t willing to evolve its identity to incorporate the new frontman, I’d say the band is doomed.
If the band wasn’t famous already, then anything can happen. Just take the late 1980s/early 1990s rock band Mother Love Bone, for example – their lead singer, Andrew Wood died, so they picked up Eddie Vedder and changed their name to Pearl Jam.
If the band was already famous, they might still go places if they are willing to forge a new identity – think of Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave.
I agree Steven Tyler did’nt leave the band.
I was listening to the radio & they said.
No he did not leave the band.
They said he just took a break from the band but did’nt quit.
So disspite what the rumors are.
No it’s not true.
Aerosmith WILL NOT be successful without Steven Tyler. No one has a voice that can replace him.
HELL TO THE NO NO NO, WE R TALKIN STEVE T HERE PEOPLE COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-MANOLA
It would be possible….
if the lead singer wasn’t Steven Tyler
Yes. Have you heard of the band New Order? That’s just Joy Division without the original singer. They might not be so popular now, but they had an extremely successful career. In fact they may not have been as influential, but they certainly were more successful after their singer died and they started singing themselves.
Aerosmith? I’ve never been interested in that band. I can’t see how either the band with a new singer or the singer with a new band could do anything that I’d care to listen to.
Tyler isn’t leaving the band. That’s just the media getting ahead of themselves again. Should the band retire? Probably because they’ve had a really long and excellent run. But no, he’ll never leave the band. The last time Tyler and Perry split up back in the early 80′s, Tyler got so upset and drugged up it cost him too much, passing out on stage and all that. They’re not going anywhere. The news and media are full of crap.
ya you can just try seeing if one of your band member’s can sing until you find a new lead singer
Hey, Nightwish lost their lead singer and are still going strong.
So I don’t see why not.
Lol. No one really cares about Aerosmith anymore, regardless of the singer. I mean, I like their old music, but honestly. Aerosmith is an 80′s / 90′s band.
I think they can still rock it is just not easy. Journey’s new lead singer is pretty awesome and they still rock. It is just about finding the right one.
sure they can, just look at the band killswitch engage. they lost their first lead singer and then they got a a new one and in my opinion they are way better than before and so do a bunch of other people.
Not for me. I think that Steven Tyler is a magnetic and iconic person, who is irreplaceable. I don’t necesarilly love Aerosmith, but it’s all I’ve know my whole life (27) of this band. I’m not buying it.
No. Even if the guy they find is good, it’s just not the same thing.
it didnt hurt ac/dc why bon scott died. it only made them better.. and with the age of the band a new younger singer might be worth it.
if they can rock after losing their hair, they can rock after losing their lead singer.
I know my favorite band All Time Low wouldnt be able to continue without Alex cuz he’s the best but I dunno I guess it could be possible.
some bands like Drowning Pool and Adema suck nowadays because they don’t have the original singer. but if you look at Slipknot, they are doing better with new-er singer Corey Taylor than Anders Colesfini.
It depends. I mean, ACDC still rocks.
I can’t imagine Aerosmith being Aerosmith anymore if the lead singer of 40+ years takes a hike. It’s like trying to drive a car on three wheels. It may work for a while but you won’t get very far. Tyler has a classic voice, as does Mick Jaggar–I like what someone said earlier, comparing dumping Jaggar and losing the Stones with dumping Tyler and losing Aerosmith–it’s the same thing, ..no can do. I could never get used to Haggar being the lead in Van Halen after David Lee Roth left–while it was “okay” it was never the same.
Depends..does this even make sense? wow
Aerosmith never rocked.
Aerosmith will forever rock they are the best! but they will not have any good new songs because Steven Tylor can never be replaced!
It’s a publicity stunt. Tyler sings for Areosmith and always will. Maybe he wants to try a solo and the other band members are experimenting. They’re friends for life and that’s just how it is.
I don’t think Aerosmith will ever be the same without Steven Tyler,yes their are some bands here and there that aren’t with their original singer and are doing great but Aerosmith will always be known by Steven Tyler and simply put no one can replace a singer like him.Also look at Alice In Chains sure they’ve found ways to move on without Layne Staley but in my own opinion it’s just never gonna be the same.Nirvana without Kurt,Blind Melon without Shannon Hoon…Just wouldn’t feel the same without them.So good luck to Joe Perry and the rest of Aerosmith in hopes of finding a lead singer because you’ll never be the same without Steven Tyler.
Actually, my personal favorite band grew enormously with the change of singers they had. Kamelot used to be great, down to the point, power metal… simple as that. They had a great lineup that served them well as a power metal band. However, when the singer was replaced with Roy Khan, they became MUCH more. They are the number one most emotionally driven and perfected Symphonic Metal band now. The inclusion of the deep and haunting lower octaves Khan possesses gives off a very powerful strength, yet his higher voice puts heart and soul into this strength, creating musical life… at least that’s the way I see it. So bands can get better with the inclusion of a new frontman. Kamelot is all the proof I’ll EVER need.
It all depends on the band. Some bands are typified by their vocals, and would probably be too different without him/her/them to still appeal.
Others are more recognised for their instrumentals, the vocals being less important.
Take Genesis or the Police, where the lead instrument defines the sound as much as if not more than the vocals (of course in both cases the lead vocalist is the lead instrumentalist).
Or for the reverse take R.E.M. where the lead vocalist is the defining element of the band (though the lead guitar is also very important, he’s more easily replaced there).
Most often a band can survive with a new lead whatever if they are willing to adjust their “sound” to match the qualities of that new member and how those best fit in with the existing members.
Bands that fail to do that, try to forcibly retain the exact same repertoire with a new setup, are the ones that fail.
No way can aerosmith still rock without steven tyler…def won’t be the same
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Depends on the replacement. I don’t think that it will work for Aerosmith. Its not like Tyler is in his 20′s and the band is fairly new. Aerosmith have been around a long time and have built up a huge fanbase. For Tyler to just suddenly leave the band…Its very doubtful they will be able to successfully replace him. Aerosmith would be best to either break up or just chill until Tyler comes around. Tyler is too old too to launch a successful solo career. If/When things don’t work out for him he will likely either rejoin Aerosmith or retire (Finding out the band didn’t want to wait up).
take a look at escape the fate, what do you think? It mostly depends on the person who listens to the particular band.
aerosmith will be nothing without steven tyler, he is one of a kind
It depends on the band and who they find as a lead singer. Van Halen tanked after Gary Cherone came on as a lead singer. AC/DC did just fine with Brian Johnson after the death of Bon Scott. With Aerosmith it won’t happen, they’re finished as a band because of the fact Steven Tyler WAS Aerosmith to many.
I absolutely LOVE Aerosmith the way they were and even the way they are now, but unfortunately at some point, changes need to happen! They’ve been doing that for years and you know as well as any other person, that no matter what kind of plastic or medical surgery, the human body just automatically start to ‘close’ down as everyone becomes old. We should just stay positive and thank GOD for all his blessings. I’m very sure GOD has blessed a new batch of children and help them as they also grow older.
From what I hear, he just wanted a two year break. I mean, the guy is in his 60′s and he’s been rocking out for about 50 years now, (he wrote Dream On when he was just a teen) I think the rest of the guys should be more understanding and give it to him. I mean, not to say that they don’t rock too or that they are not hard working, but, they are not running around the stage jumping up and down and doing splits and slides and all the while singing out as hard as they possibly can. That takes SO much energy and I do not blame Steve one bit for wanting to take a break. There may be more to the story but with the knowledge I have of the situation I think they are being selfish jerks and I am going to laugh when they do not succeed with a new singer. I mean, I am sure there will still be some people willing to go see them, but there is no way they are going to have the same kind of fame and popularity that they have had.
I would like to add to the person who said that Nirvana has still made it, is that supposed to be a joke? Everyone who has gone to see Nirvana live in the past ten years please raise your hand.
GOOD!
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yeah, they already went on record saying its not true
Comment posted on November 12th, 2009 at 10:26 am by leah”
AND Aerosmith started the rumor themselves to promote UGLY Steven Tyler going on stage with almost as UGLY Joe Perry. They’re geriatric and they don’t rock, Tyler there or not. YUCK!
I think it can work with some bands but not all. In this case, it would not work! Steven Tyler is an institution with Aerosmith. How do they replace him? I don’t think they can. Queen tried by bringing in Paul Rodgers to handle the vocals after Freddy Mercury’s death. Nothing against Paul Rodgers, but Queen hasn’t been the same without Freddy Mercury. The same can be said for Boston. They brought in two singers for their tour after the death of Brad Delp, and they weren’t the same. It worked for AC/DC. Journey got lucky finding Arnel Pineda to take over for Steve Perry. Arnel sounds a hell of a lot like Steve, so if they got anyone else it may not have worked.
Yeah, they can either hire a new lead singer or play instrumental!
acdc.did it now jurney i think the new lead singer sounds just like steve perry.
They can rock, but they cant roll. >:D
didnt Asmith try this b4?
Yep they did JP went one way and ST went the other.
ST had aerosmth…they were horrible(except for “when the Lighting strikes” and the JP “project” was just that…a project…not horrible but not great.
I saw ST/Areo on that tour and they were horrible. ST was so wasted that they had to distort his vocals to an indecerible point.
Pat travers who warm up for them made them look stuuuuupid….he was great, so it wasnt the room.
THE ANSWER…
No..they cant make it as Aesmth without all the current parts…to unique visually and sonically.
Unless they want a spot on the coveted “free performance tues night on the State Fair tour”
with Molly hatchet 38 special and journey…oh and REO and Styx…..
hee hee hee funny old rockers in their black leather depends…
Technically they can, but Aerosmith has become far too legendary to let this happen… I’m very surprised such bitter rumors can get out of hand. I think Tyler will keep singing until he’s no longer able to; 40 years means they know what they’re doing and are able to overcome obstacles. I’d still rather see Aerosmith than Bon Jovi, though I’ve seen neither so far. If the Stones are able to hold on so long, so can Aerosmith.
Let me remind all of you, AC/DC did it, and they are one of the hardest rockin bands of all time!!!
They can rock without him. Don’t believe me? All I gotta say is… Van Halen.
That depends on which group you’re talking about. Journey and Foreigner have new lead singers and they’re still rocking out.
well joe perry was doing there gig the other day and ste tyler came on and finished the set
it was then they announced it was a big hoax to trick people
I don’t know Aerosmith without Steven Tyler.
OMG the apoclypse is upon us for surenow lol!
And I am going to have to disagree with the post that said Sammy Hagar as a replacement didnt hurt VanHalen…c’mon they were so much better with David Lee Roth!!
It would be called Aerosmith, but in truth the only reason the band endured this long was Mr. Tyler’s voice coupled with Joe Perry’s guitar riffs. It is as if the Beatles could have continued without John or Paul. Being the longstanding American Band that was the best of it’s genre, the answer is NO. Aerosmith is better than Van Halen in that the band was named after Eddie and his brother Alex, therefore, the Sammy Hager comparison does not fly, (Pardon the pun).
In short, unlike Journey or any other bands that are out there that think they could ever be close to Aerosmith the only other band that would die a quick death, (and they are close chronologically anyway), is the Rolling Stones without Mick Jagger. To sum it up, the band died the day Steven closed his mouth from singing and stepped away. You can put anyone you want as front man or lead singer, but the soul of what Aerosmith was is gone… Dream On anyone who thinks otherwise.
Oh, one last note: Aerosmith and Steven Tyler are an American Institution like the Yankees or Hot Dogs. You take away what made them thus and it no longer exists… they were living on the Edge and now they are gone down the Long and Winding Road…They cannot Rock, nor Roll, and in fact, the though of anyone else as lead for Aerosmith is akin to Ozzy Osbourne becoming a tele-evangelist…it just would not work.
LOL…I Take It Back…..There Is Van Halen,AC/DC,Journey….and others but There is Other Bands That Havan’t Been Succesful!!!!
You Never Know until It Happens!!!!
well just look at alice in chains after thier lead singer died, they just put out a new album and is doing just as good as ever
They arnt serious?? Steve Tyler..ROCKS
sometimes, but a band like aerosmith…..HIGHLY doubt it. Steven Tyler is amazing, and so is the rest of the band, but still
Hi, It’s me again! My dad saw the news and he told me Steven ISN’T quitting! He sang Walk This Way to prove it! I’m very happy! I hope they make more songs.
Why not? ACDC did and they got a new lead singer and still rock to this day
Some acts, like the Beatles and Queen might have some issues, because the singers also happened to be the song writers. With other acts, that isn’t the case. For example, the last time I checked, Alice In Chains was still doing alright. Aerosmith is in the middle. There is no doubt that Tyler was huge influence on songwriting. But there is also no doubt that he wasn’t the only influence. I say wait and see what happens next.
STEVEN TYLER ISN’T LEAVING AEROSMITH
He said so himself!
I think that it is possible for a band to continue playing without their lead singer. However i doubt that any band would be the same or better for this case without the original group members.
AC/DC it some say even better.
INXS tried it and flopped.
Van Halen did it and depending on who ask it was awesome or it was totally lame.
Journey did it. Of course I found out the the drummer can sing just as good as Perry.
The Doobies tried to…
The Cars tried out Todd Rundgren (meh) I like Todd and all but not in The Cars.
Notice the when Roy Orbison died the Traveling Willburies didn’t do as well…
Anyway… I think losing Steven Tyler will kill Aerosmith for sure. But in truth they haven’t really done anything great recently save for that blues album. When the 80′s died off at around 93′ round took a tailspin nose dive in my opinion and just got loud and angry.
noooooo wayyyy steven tyler was one of the most memorable people in aerosmith…when i first think of the band i think of him…theres no way anyone replace someone as classic as steven tyler
a band is like any sport team if a team mate falls down the performance goes down ….
I would say that in some cases ditching the lead singer would be alright, but in the case of Aerosmith Tyler is the “face” of the band, the rest of the dudes look like “Tire and Lube” guys or something. (w/ Joe Perry being an exception…maybe)
no i dont think cuz they just havent go the spark any more x
I saw VH with DLR and Sammy. Saw each of the singers solo. Sammy kicks DLR`s butt. Sammy is about the music. DLR is about …DLR.
I really like Sammy. He has been on tour since 1976 When he was with Montrose. Went solo and his first tour was with Boston in 1978. ( first time I saw him live)
I do have a question… what has VH done since Sammy left(was fired)?