Joe Perry of Aerosmith confirms the band is looking for a new lead frontman, to replace Steven Tyler.
Joe Perry of Aerosmith used his Twitter page to confirm that Steven Tyler did leave the band after a musical relationship that spans 40 years, and as such the rockers are looking for a replacement.
Perry made several admissions about Tyler and the band on his Twitter. Including that he and Tyler had not spoken for months, the last time he got Tyler on the phone he got hung up on, that Tyler quit without telling anyone, and Perry read about Tyler leaving online with every one else.
Find out what Aerosmith’s Joe Perry had to say about the band on his Twitter.
- Joe Perry Twitter message about how he found out Steven Tyler left: “Read on line st left band to do “brand Tyler”? That’s all I know but like I’ve said hasn’t called me in months. A bit cold forget us 4 guys.”
- Joe Perry Twitter message about feeling betrayed: “What about fans? The people that also love him and put him where he is. After 40 years? And I gotta read it on line? I still got major jetlag.”
- Joe Perry Twitter message about the band not breaking up: “Aerosmith is definitely NOT breaking up. One of the members is doing his own thing and said so in the press. That’s all I know.”
- Joe Perry Twitter message about finding a new lead singer: “In the meantime aerosmith is positively looking for a new singer to work with. You just can’t take 40 years of experience and throw it in the bin!”
- Joe Perry Twitter message about the band’s commitment to continue: Billies spelling much better than mine. Band is playing hotter than ever and our songs need to be played live! Don’t despair.
- Joe Perry second Twitter message about the band not breaking up: Aerosmith not splitting up. Promise that’s the last you’ll hear from me on the subject till we gear up again.
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