Even if you don’t know Steven Tyler by name, chances are you’ve heard and love one of his songs. Tyler is a well-known American musician and frontman of the rock band Aerosmith. Under his leadership, the band has dropped several platinum albums and evergreen songs like the 1993 hit. I don’t want to miss anything . In the song, Tyler belted out the unforgettable lyrics; “I don’t want to close my eyes, I don’t want to fall asleep because I miss you baby and I don’t want to miss anything.” Find out more about the rock icon, including his professional career and net worth.
Steven Victor Tallarico was born on the 26thdated March 1948 in Manhattan, New York. His father’s name was Victor Tallarico while his mother’s name was Susan Ray. The rock icon also has an older sister named Lynda. Tyler grew up in different parts of New York and initially attended Roosevelt High School. However, he dabbled in drug use and was later deported. The singer then enrolled in another school and got his diploma there. Steven Tyler first fell in love with rock music when he was a kid. He therefore took every opportunity to participate in various rock concerts. During one such concert in 1969, Tyler met two other aspiring musicians, namely guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton. The trio later recruited two more, Joey Kramer (drummer) and Ray Tabano (guitarist), and Aerosmith formed in 1970. The five men promptly relocated to Boston and spent the next two years performing at various nightclubs.
Aerosmith got her big break in 1972 when she landed a record deal with Columbia Records. The group dropped a total of six albums between 1973 and 1979, and all of them went platinum. However, Steven Tyler and his bandmates hit a lucky break in the late ’70s and early ’80s. This was mainly due to drug abuse as well as the animosity between Tyler and Perry which led to the latter leaving the band entirely.
Joe Perry returned to Aerosmith in 1984 and the band basically cleaned up. After that they celebrated their triumphant comeback in 1986. Recording a rap version of her hit song, Walk This Way , with Run-DMC. Since that comeback in 1986, Tyler and his bandmates have released no fewer than nine studio albums, five live albums, 12 compilation albums and two eps albums.
The group has also received numerous awards including Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (4x), MTV VMA Award for Best Metal/Hard Rock Video (2x), MTV VMA Award for Best Rock Video (2x ), the Viewer’s Choice Award (2x), and the American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band Duo or Group (3x). Aerosmith was also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame while Tyler and Perry were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Steven Tyler has an estimated net worth of a staggering $130 million. His significant wealth stems from his highly successful music career at Aerosmith. Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time. 70 million records were sold in the US alone, and 80 million worldwide. The band has also embarked on no fewer than 30 sold out tours playing in various parts of the world including Latin America and Asia.
Steven Tyler believes in using his money, time, and talent to help others. The singer has performed at various charity events, including the Boston Strong Concert for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Tyler is also the founder of a charity project called Janie’s Fund. The fund provides help, shelter and medical care to young women who have been abused.
– He has acted in commercials for companies such as GAP and Kia Motors.
– He has performed the US anthem multiple times, including the 2001 Indianapolis 500, the 2004 World Series, and the 2012 AFC Championship Game.
– The singer received an honorary doctorate. from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2005.
– He served as a judge on American Idol from 2010 to 2012.
– Tyler has made cameo appearances on numerous TV shows including The Simpsons, Two and a Half Men, Top Gear and Hell’s Kitchen.
– He is also an author and published his autobiography, Does the noise in my head bother you? in 2011.
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