Editing Steven Tyler (section)

== Career ==
=== The Strangeurs ===
In 1964, Tyler formed a band called the Strangeurs—later Chain Reaction—in [[Yonkers, New York]].<ref>{{cite book|last1=Rubin|first1=Dave|title=Inside Rock Guitar: Four Decades of the Greatest Electric Rock Guitarists|date=2015|publisher=Hal Leonard Corporation|isbn=978-1-4950-5639-0|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZWfECwAAQBAJ&q=Strangeurs+steven+tyler&pg=PT179|language=en}}</ref>

=== Formation and success of Aerosmith (1970–1978) ===
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Before forming Aerosmith, Tyler wrote what would become one of Aerosmith's signature songs, "[[Dream On (Aerosmith song)|Dream On]]". In 1969, Tyler attended a local rock show in [[Sunapee, New Hampshire|Sunapee]], New Hampshire. While there, he saw future bandmates Joe Perry (guitars) and [[Tom Hamilton (musician)|Tom Hamilton]] (bass) playing in a band called the Jam Band. Tyler later stated he was struck by their raw power and attitude.{{cn|date=April 2025}}

Around 1970, Tyler, Perry and Hamilton decided to form a band. Tyler, who had played drums in many of his previous bands while in school, insisted that he would be the frontman and lead singer. Joey Kramer, an old acquaintance of Tyler's from New York, was recruited to play the drums. Driven by a collective ambition to launch their careers as full-time musicians and hopeful recording artists, the band moved to the [[Boston]] area.{{cn|date=April 2025}}

The band moved into a home together at 1325 Commonwealth Avenue<ref name="Commonwealth">{{cite web|url=http://archive.boston.com/yourtown/news/allston_brighton/2012/11/aerosmith_plans_concert_outsid.html|title=Aerosmith plans concert outside their former Allston apartment building at 1325 Comm. Ave.|first=Matt|last=Rocheleau|date=November 2, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823101220/http://archive.boston.com/yourtown/news/allston_brighton/2012/11/aerosmith_plans_concert_outsid.html|archive-date=August 23, 2016|access-date=August 23, 2016}}</ref> in Boston, where they wrote and rehearsed music together and relaxed in between shows.<ref name="Walk This Way, page 104">Davis, p. 104</ref> The members of the band reportedly spent afternoons getting high and watching ''[[Three Stooges]]'' reruns.<ref name="wildrs">{{cite magazine|last1=Wild|first1=David|title=Aerosmith's Amazing Road Back|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aerosmiths-amazing-road-back-19900405|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=June 19, 2017|date=April 5, 1990}}</ref> One day, they met to try to come up with a name. Kramer said that, when he was in school, he would write the word "aerosmith" all over his notebooks.<ref name="Davis, pp. 106–107" /> The name had popped into his head after listening to [[Harry Nilsson]]'s album ''[[Aerial Ballet]]'', which featured jacket art of a circus performer jumping out of a biplane. Initially, Kramer's bandmates were unimpressed; they all thought he was referring to [[Arrowsmith (novel)|the Sinclair Lewis novel]] they were required to read in high school English class. "No, not Arrowsmith," Kramer explained. "A-E-R-O...Aerosmith."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aeronewsdaily.com/blog/2008/03/14/steven-tyler-interview|title=Interview with Steven Tyler|publisher=AeroNewsDaily|date=March 13, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20080514055305/http://aeronewsdaily.com/blog/2008/03/14/steven-tyler-interview|archive-date=May 14, 2008|access-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> The band settled upon this name after also considering "the Hookers" and "Spike Jones".<ref name="Davis, pp. 106–107">Davis, pp. 106–107</ref><ref name="mtv">{{cite web|title=The Aerosmith History 1969–2002|work=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/onair/icon/timeline.jhtml|access-date=March 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080317194349/http://www.mtv.com/onair/icon/timeline.jhtml|archive-date=March 17, 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> At some point prior to the weekend of December 25, 1971, they were known as "Fox Chase".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Blechl|first=Robert |title=A Half-Century Ago, Little-Known Band Called Aerosmith Plays Littleton|url=https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/a-half-century-ago-little-known-band-called-aerosmith-plays-littleton/article_ca8e4e30-22c4-51bb-97fa-4e2304a1b0d9.html|access-date=2021-12-25|website=Caledonian Record|date=December 23, 2021 |language=en}}</ref>

Soon, the band hired [[Ray Tabano]], a childhood friend of Tyler, as rhythm guitarist and began playing local shows.<ref>Davis, pp. 105, 111</ref> Aerosmith played their first gig in [[Mendon, Massachusetts]] at [[Nipmuc Regional High School]] (now Miscoe Hill Middle School) on November 6, 1970. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by [[Brad Whitford]], who also attended the Berklee School of Music, and was formerly a member of the band [[Earth Inc.]]<ref>Davis, pp. 128–131</ref> Whitford, from [[Reading, Massachusetts]], had played at Reading's [[Coolidge Middle School (Reading, Massachusetts)|AW Coolidge Middle School]]. Other than a period from July 1979 to April 1984, the line-up of Tyler, Perry, Hamilton, Kramer, and Whitford has stayed the same.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3508 |pure_url=yes}} | title = Aerosmith Biography |author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine |website = Allmusic |access-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref>

Aerosmith signed with Columbia in mid-1972 for a reported $125,000 and recorded their debut album, ''[[Aerosmith (album)|Aerosmith]]''.<ref>Huxley, Martin (1995). p. 25</ref> Released in January 1973, the album peaked at number 166.<ref name="allmusic" /> The album was straightforward rock and roll with well-defined blues influences, laying the groundwork for Aerosmith's signature [[blues rock]] sound.<ref name="STE">{{cite web|title=''Aerosmith'' – Review|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r167|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> Although the highest-charting single from the album was "[[Dream On (Aerosmith song)|Dream On]]" at number 59,<ref>Davis, p. 202</ref> several tracks, such as "[[Mama Kin]]" and "[[Walkin' the Dog]]", would become staples of the band's live shows, and received airplay on rock radio.<ref>Davis, pp. 183, 190–191</ref> The album reached gold status initially, eventually went on to sell two million copies, and was certified double platinum after the band reached mainstream success over a decade later.<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database">{{cite web|title=Searchable Database|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA.com)|url=https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050454/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH|archive-date=June 26, 2007|df=mdy}}</ref> After constant touring, the band released their second album, ''[[Get Your Wings]]'' in 1974, the first of a string of multi-platinum albums produced by [[Jack Douglas (record producer)|Jack Douglas]].<ref>Davis, p. 206</ref> This album included the rock radio hits "[[Same Old Song and Dance]]" and "[[Train Kept A-Rollin']]", a cover done previously by [[the Yardbirds]].<ref>Davis, p. 220</ref>

In 1975, Aerosmith released their third album, ''[[Toys in the Attic (album)|Toys in the Attic]]''.<ref name="Toys in the Attic Review" /> Originally derided as Rolling Stones knockoffs in part due to the physical resemblance between Tyler and [[Mick Jagger]],<ref name="Aerosmith: Biography: Rolling Stone">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/aerosmith/biography|title=Aerosmith: Biography: Rolling Stone|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=August 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150330065344/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/aerosmith/biography|archive-date=March 30, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Toys in the Attic'' showed that Aerosmith was a unique and talented band in their own right.<ref name="Toys in the Attic Review">{{cite web|title=''Toys in the Attic'' – Review|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r169|pure_url=yes}} | access-date=April 3, 2008}}</ref> ''Toys in the Attic'' was an immediate success, starting with the single "[[Sweet Emotion]]", which became the band's first [[Top 40]] hit.<ref>Davis, p. 244</ref> This was followed by a successful re-release of "[[Dream On (Aerosmith song)|Dream On]]" which hit No. 6, becoming their best charting single of the 1970s.<ref>Davis, p. 247</ref> "[[Walk This Way]]", re-released in 1976, reached the Top 10 in early 1977.<ref name="Aerosmith: Biography: Rolling Stone" />

In 1976, Aerosmith's fourth album, ''[[Rocks (Aerosmith album)|Rocks]],'' was released. Music historian Greg Prato described it as "captur[ing] Aerosmith at their most raw and rocking".<ref name="Rocks Review">{{cite web|title=''Rocks'' – Review|first=Greg|last=Prato|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r171|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> It went [[Music recording sales certification|platinum]] swiftly<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> and featured two Top 40 hits, "[[Last Child]]" and "[[Back in the Saddle]]", as well as the ballad "[[Home Tonight]]", which also charted.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions">{{cite web|title=Aerosmith Chart Positions&nbsp;– Singles|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3508|pure_url=yes}} | access-date=April 1, 2008}}</ref>

In 1977, Aerosmith released their fifth album, ''[[Draw the Line (Aerosmith album)|Draw the Line]]''. Its recording was affected by the band's excesses, but the record still had memorable moments.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> The [[Draw the Line (song)|title track]] charted just shy of the Top 40 and remains a live staple, and "[[Kings and Queens (Aerosmith song)|Kings and Queens]]" also charted.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/>

=== Decline of Aerosmith (1979–1983) ===
As the decade wore on, the fast-paced life of touring, recording, living together and using drugs began to take its toll on the band. Tyler and Perry often were called the [[Toxic Twins]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/poll-best-aerosmith-song-vote/|title=Poll: What's the Best Aerosmith Song? - Vote Now|website=Loudwire|date=August 16, 2021 }}</ref> for their legendary intake of [[stimulant]]s and heroin.

''Night in the Ruts'' was released in November 1979, but managed to sell only enough records to be certified gold at the time, although it would eventually sell enough copies to be certified platinum by 1994. The only single the album spawned, a cover of "[[Remember (Walking in the Sand)]]" by [[the Shangri-Las]], peaked at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> The tour for ''Night in the Ruts'' commenced shortly thereafter, but the band found themselves playing in smaller and smaller venues than before because their popularity was beginning to wane. Tyler's drug issues were starting to affect his performance and songwriting, and he reached rock bottom in 1980 when he collapsed on stage during a show in [[Portland, Maine]] and did not get up for the remainder of the set.<ref>Davis, p. 371</ref> Also in 1980, Aerosmith released their first compilation album, ''[[Greatest Hits (Aerosmith album)|Greatest Hits]]''. While the compilation didn't chart very high initially, it gained popularity later, and went on to become the band's best selling album in the United States, with sales of 12 million copies.<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> In the fall of 1980, Tyler was injured in a serious motorcycle accident, which left him hospitalized for two months and unable to tour or record well into 1981.<ref>Davis, pp. 373–374</ref>

''Rock in a Hard Place'' was released on August 27, 1982. The album reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 album chart.<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> Only one single charted, the aforementioned "Lightning Strikes", which peaked at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' [[Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks|Mainstream Rock]] chart.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> As with the tour for ''Night in the Ruts'', Aerosmith was unable to book larger venues, and instead had to rely on filling clubs and theaters. At a homecoming arena show in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], Tyler and Perry got high backstage before the show. Tyler was so intoxicated that he collapsed onstage again.<ref>Davis, p. 400</ref>

Tyler recalled, "I made like $4 or $5 million by 1979, and by '83... I lost it all. I remember in the early days looking at another fucked-up rock 'n' roll star and thinking, 'I will never end up like that, man.' They had all these riches and blew it all. That would never happen to me... I forgot about reality and just loved shooting dope and coke. Stupid."<ref>{{cite journal|first= Ben |last= Raworth |title= Quote, Unquote: Steven Tyler |journal= [[FHM]] |date=April 1997|page=62}}</ref>

In 1984, Aerosmith embarked on a reunion tour called the [[Back in the Saddle Tour]],<ref name="allmusic" /> which led to the live album ''[[Classics Live II]]''. While concerts on the tour were well-attended, it was plagued with several incidents, mostly attributed to drug abuse by band members.<ref name="allmusic" /> With their drug problems still not behind them, the group was signed to [[Geffen Records]] and began working on a comeback.<ref name="Biography.com" />

In 1985, the band released the album ''[[Done with Mirrors]]''. While the album did receive some positive reviews,<ref>{{cite web|title=Allmusic&nbsp;– ''Done with Mirrors''&nbsp;– Review|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r177|pure_url=yes}} | access-date=April 1, 2008}}</ref> it only went gold<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> and failed to produce a hit single or generate any widespread interest.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> Nevertheless, the band became a popular concert attraction once again, touring in support of ''Done with Mirrors'', well into 1986.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aerosmith&nbsp;– Done With Mirrors Tour|publisher=[[Aero Force One]]|url=http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pid=804189|access-date=April 1, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080420102217/http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pid=804189|archive-date=April 20, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref>

In 1986, in an unprecedented crossover collaboration, Aerosmith (largely the additional contributions of leaders Tyler and Perry) appeared on [[Run–D.M.C.]]'s cover of "[[Walk This Way]]",<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://anchor.fm/cover/episodes/Walk-This-Way-ec4c5j|title=Walk This Way by Uncovering the Cover • A podcast on Anchor|website=Anchor|language=en|access-date=2020-04-10|archive-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410221231/https://anchor.fm/cover/episodes/Walk-This-Way-ec4c5j|url-status=dead}}</ref> a track [[rap rock|blending rock and roll with hip hop]].<ref name="mtv" /> In reaching number 4 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100,<ref name="Rock on the Net">{{cite web|title=Rock on the Net: Aerosmith|publisher=RockOntheNet.com|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-a/aerosmith_main.htm|access-date=March 29, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410152908/http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-a/aerosmith_main.htm|archive-date=April 10, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> the song and its frequently-aired video resurrected Aerosmith's career by introducing the band's music to a new generation.<ref name="Biography.com">{{cite web|title=Aerosmith Biography|publisher=Biography.com|url=http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542493&page=3 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20081216115424/http://www.biography.com/search/article.do?id=9542493&page=3 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 16, 2008|access-date=April 4, 2008}}</ref>

In 1986, Tyler completed a successful [[drug rehabilitation]] program after an intervention by his fellow band members, a doctor, and manager [[Tim Collins (manager)|Tim Collins]]. The rest of the band members also completed drug rehab programs over the course of the next couple of years.<ref>Davis, pp. 1–15</ref>

=== Comeback and superstardom (1986–1999) ===
''[[Permanent Vacation (Aerosmith album)|Permanent Vacation]]'' was released in August 1987, becoming a major hit and the band's bestselling album in over a decade (selling 5 million copies in the US),<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> with all three of its singles ("[[Dude (Looks Like a Lady)]]", "[[Angel (Aerosmith song)|Angel]]", and "[[Rag Doll (Aerosmith song)|Rag Doll]]") reaching the Top 20 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> Tyler revealed in his autobiography that the album was "...the first one we ever did sober."<ref>Steven Tyler with David Dalton (2011) The Autobiography: Does the noise in my head bother you?. London: Harper Collins Publishers. page 242.</ref> The group went on [[Permanent Vacation Tour|a subsequent tour]] with labelmates [[Guns N' Roses]] (who have cited Aerosmith as a major influence), which was intense at times because of Aerosmith's new struggle to stay clean amidst Guns N' Roses' well-publicized, rampant drug use.<ref>Davis, pp. 460–461</ref>

Aerosmith's next album was even more successful. ''[[Pump (album)|Pump]]'', released in September 1989, featured three Top Ten singles: "[[Love in an Elevator]]", "[[Janie's Got a Gun]]", and "[[What It Takes (Aerosmith song)|What It Takes]]", as well as the Top 30 "[[The Other Side (Aerosmith song)|The Other Side]]",<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> re-establishing the band as a serious musical force.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Pump'' – Review|work=[[Blender (magazine)|Blender]]|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=2200|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216114257/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=2200|archive-date=December 16, 2008}}</ref> ''Pump'' was a critical and commercial success, eventually selling 7 million copies,<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> spawning several music videos that were in regular rotation on MTV, and achieving four-star ratings from major music magazines.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Pump: Aerosmith: Review: Rolling Stone|first=Kim|last=Neely|magazine=Rolling Stone|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/300286/review/6212939/pump|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112182137/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/300286/review/6212939/pump|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 12, 2007|access-date=March 31, 2008}}</ref> ''Pump'' ranked as the fourth-bestselling album of 1990.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/1990/the-billboard-200|title=Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1990|website=Billboard.com|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> The band also won its first [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] in the category of [[Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal]], for "Janie's Got a Gun".<ref name="grammy">{{cite web|title=Grammy Award winners&nbsp;– Aerosmith|publisher=[[NARAS]] (Grammy.com)|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees/search?artist=%22aerosmith%22&title=&year=All&genre=31|access-date=March 25, 2008}}</ref> In addition, the video for "Janie's Got a Gun" won two [[MTV Video Music Awards|Video Music Awards]] and was ranked as one of the 100 greatest videos of all time by ''Rolling Stone'', MTV, and VH1. In support of ''Pump'', the band embarked on the 12-month [[Pump Tour]], which lasted for most of 1990.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aerosmith&nbsp;– Pump Tour|publisher=AeroForceOne.com|url=http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pid=804195|access-date=March 26, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080420102228/http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pid=804195|archive-date=April 20, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On February 21, 1990, the band appeared in a "[[Wayne's World]]" sketch on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' debating the fall of communism and the Soviet Union; they also performed their recent hits "[[Janie's Got a Gun]]" and "[[Monkey on My Back]]".<ref>Davis, p. 470</ref> The appearance of the band in the "Wayne's World" sketch was later ranked by [[E!]] as the number-one moment in the history of the program.<ref>{{cite web|author=TV.com|url=http://www.tv.com/e!s-101/most-unforgettable-snl-moments-20--1/episode/315334/summary.html|title=E!'s 101: Most Unforgettable SNL Moments 20&nbsp;– 1&nbsp;– Season 2, Episode 5|publisher=TV.com|date=January 15, 2004|access-date=December 31, 2011|archive-date=June 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629100629/http://www.tv.com/e%21s-101/most-unforgettable-snl-moments-20--1/episode/315334/summary.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On August 11, 1990, the band's performance on MTV's ''[[MTV Unplugged|Unplugged]]'' aired.<ref>{{cite web|title=MTV Unplugged|publisher=[[TV.com]]|url=http://www.tv.com/mtv-unplugged/aerosmith/episode/145015/summary.html|access-date=March 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080328114904/http://www.tv.com/mtv-unplugged/aerosmith/episode/145015/summary.html|archive-date=March 28, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> In October 1990, the Pump Tour ended, with the band's first ever performances in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|title=AeroForceOne Aerosmith&nbsp;– Previous Tours|publisher=Aeroforceone.com|url=http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/804156|access-date=April 6, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080327021815/http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/content/pid/804156|archive-date=March 27, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, the band was also inducted to the Hollywood Rock Walk.<ref name="Rock Walk">{{cite web|title=List of all the rockwalk/inductees|publisher=Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk|url=http://www.rockwalk.com/inductees|access-date=December 1, 2007|archive-date=September 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928050734/http://www.rockwalk.com/inductees/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The band took a brief break before recording their follow-up to ''Pump'' in 1992. Despite significant shifts in mainstream music at the beginning of the 1990s,<ref name="Aerosmith: Get A Grip: Music Reviews: Rolling Stone">{{cite magazine|title=Aerosmith: Get A Grip: Music Reviews: Rolling Stone|first=Mark|last=Coleman|magazine=Rolling Stone|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/aerosmith/albums/album/232882/review/6212283/get_a_grip|access-date=March 31, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505010654/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/aerosmith/albums/album/232882/review/6212283/get_a_grip |archive-date=May 5, 2008 |url-status=dead <!--Set by H3llBot-->}}</ref> 1993's ''[[Get a Grip]]'' was just as successful commercially, becoming their first album to debut at number 1<ref name="Aerosmith Albums Chart Positions">{{cite web|title=Aerosmith Chart Positions&nbsp;– Albums|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p3508|pure_url=yes}} | access-date=March 25, 2008}}</ref> and racking up sales of 7 million copies in a two-and-a-half-year timespan<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> and over 20&nbsp;million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|title=MelodicRock.com Interviews: A&R guru John Kalodner under the microscope|first=Andrew J.|last=McNeice|publisher=MelodicRock.com|url=http://www.melodicrock.com/interviews/johnkalodner.html|access-date=March 31, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509165722/http://www.melodicrock.com/interviews/johnkalodner.html|archive-date=May 9, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> The first singles were the hard rocking "[[Livin' on the Edge]]" and "[[Eat the Rich (Aerosmith song)|Eat the Rich]]". Though many critics were unimpressed by the focus on the subsequent interchangeable power-ballads in promoting the album,<ref name="Aerosmith: Get A Grip: Music Reviews: Rolling Stone" /> all three ("[[Cryin']]", "[[Amazing (Aerosmith song)|Amazing]]", and "[[Crazy (Aerosmith song)|Crazy]]") proved to be huge successes on radio<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> and MTV.<ref name="Biography.com" /> Tyler's daughter, [[Liv Tyler]], was featured in the "Crazy" video.<ref>{{cite web|title=Liv Tyler&nbsp;– Profile |publisher=Eonline.com |url=http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/profile/index.jsp?uuid=2e1a53c6-a0d4-4499-9956-1c8c5e171367 |access-date=April 4, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080402201449/http://www.eonline.com/celebrities/profile/index.jsp?uuid=2e1a53c6-a0d4-4499-9956-1c8c5e171367 |archive-date=April 2, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The band won two [[Grammy Award]]s for songs from this album in the category of [[Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal|Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal]]: for "Livin' on the Edge" in 1994 and "Crazy" in 1995.<ref name="grammy" />

''Nine Lives'' was released in March 1997. Reviews were mixed, and ''Nine Lives'' initially fell down the charts,<ref name="allmusic" /> although it had a long chart life and sold double platinum in the United States alone,<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> fueled by its singles, "[[Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)]]", the ballad "[[Hole in My Soul]]", and the crossover-pop smash "[[Pink (Aerosmith song)|Pink]]" (which won the band their fourth [[Grammy Award]] in 1999 in the [[Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal|Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal]] category).<ref name="grammy" /> It was followed by the over two-year-long [[Nine Lives Tour]], which was plagued by problems including Tyler injuring his leg at a concert.<ref>Davis, p. 521</ref>

In 1998, in the midst of setbacks during the Nine Lives Tour, the band released the single "[[I Don't Want to Miss a Thing]]". The song is a love song written by [[Diane Warren]] for the 1998 film ''[[Armageddon (1998 film)|Armageddon]]'', which starred Liv Tyler.<ref>{{cite web|title=''Armageddon'' On Top|publisher=Yahoo!|url=http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12034696|access-date=March 29, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060524201523/http://music.yahoo.com/read/news/12034696|archive-date=May 24, 2006}}</ref> The song became Aerosmith's first and only number 1 single<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> when it debuted at the top position on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and stayed on top of the charts for four weeks.<ref name="Rock on the Net" /> The song was nominated for an [[Academy Award]] in 1999.<ref name="Academy Awards Database">{{cite web|title=Results Page&nbsp;– Academy Awards Database&nbsp;– AMPAS|publisher=[[AMPAS]] (Oscars.org)|url=http://awardsdatabase.oscars.org/ampas_awards/DisplayMain.jsp?curTime=1206590254052|access-date=March 26, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164421/http://awardsdatabase.oscars.org/ampas_awards/DisplayMain.jsp?curTime=1206590254052|archive-date=April 2, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

=== Continued success and touring (2000–2008) ===
The band entered their next decade by co-headlining with NSYNC the [[Super Bowl XXXV halftime show]], titled "The Kings of Rock and Pop", with appearances from Britney Spears, [[Mary J. Blige]] and [[Nelly]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graham |first1=Adam |title=Adam Graham: In 2001, *NSYNC, Britney Super Bowl halftime show rocked |url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2016/02/05/adam-graham-nsync-britney-super-bowl-halftime-rocked-socks/79902652/ |publisher=Detroit News |access-date=14 February 2020 |language=en |date=5 February 2016}}</ref>

In March 2001, the band released their 13th studio album ''[[Just Push Play]]'', which quickly went platinum,<ref name="RIAA&nbsp;— Searchable Database" /> fueled by the Top 10 single "[[Jaded (Aerosmith song)|Jaded]]"<ref name="Aerosmith Chart Positions"/> and the appearance of the [[Just Push Play (song)|title track]] in [[Dodge]] commercials.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dodge Ad Boosts New Aerosmith Single|first=John|last=Benson|publisher=Allbusiness.com|url=http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4617901-1.html|access-date=April 1, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120021/http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/miscellaneous-retail-retail-stores-not/4617901-1.html|archive-date=December 16, 2008}}</ref> They were inducted to the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] soon after their album was released, in late March 2001.<ref name="rockhall">{{cite web|url=http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/aerosmith|title=Aerosmith|access-date=March 22, 2008|work=[[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080312072936/http://www.rockhall.com/inductee/aerosmith|archive-date=March 12, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, the band performed as part of the [[United We Stand: What More Can I Give]] [[benefit concert]] in Washington D.C. for [[September 11 attacks|9/11]] victims and their families.<ref>{{cite news|title=United We Stand: What More Can I Give?|newspaper=The Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=cityguide/profile&id=1065889|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103013205/https://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/?node=cityguide%2Fprofile&id=1065889|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 3, 2018|access-date=March 31, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

The band started 2002 by ending the Just Push Play tour, and simultaneously recording segments for their ''[[Behind the Music]]'' special on [[VH1]], which not only chronicled the band's history but also the band's current activities and touring. The special was one of the few ''Behind the Music''s to run two hours in length.<ref>{{cite web|title=Behind The Music: Aerosmith|publisher=[[VH1]]|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/behind_the_music/56634/episode.jhtml|access-date=March 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080318195831/http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/behind_the_music/56634/episode.jhtml|archive-date=March 18, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> MTV honored Aerosmith with their [[MTV Icon|mtvICON]] award in 2002.<ref name="MTV Icon">{{cite web|title=mtvICON: Aerosmith|work=MTV|url=http://www.mtv.com/onair/icon/|access-date=March 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315220415/http://www.mtv.com/onair/icon/|archive-date=March 15, 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Aerosmith's long-promised<ref name="Honkin' on Bobo&nbsp;— Review">{{cite web|title=''Honkin' on Bobo'' – Review|website=[[AllMusic]]|url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r682961|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> blues album ''[[Honkin' on Bobo]]'' was released in 2004. This was a return to the band's roots, including recording the album in live sessions, working with former producer [[Jack Douglas (record producer)|Jack Douglas]], and laying down their blues rock grit.<ref name="Honkin' on Bobo&nbsp;— Review" />

In October 2005, Aerosmith released a CD/DVD ''[[Rockin' the Joint]]''.<ref name="allmusic" /> The band hit the road for the [[Rockin' the Joint Tour]] on October 30 with [[Lenny Kravitz]] for a fall/winter tour of arenas in the largest US markets.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz Set for Fall Tour|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/61315/aerosmith-lenny-kravitz-set-for-fall-tour|access-date=April 2, 2008}}</ref> The band planned to tour with [[Cheap Trick]] in the spring, hitting secondary markets in the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Aerosmith Reteams with Cheap Trick for Tour|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/59925/aerosmith-reteams-with-cheap-trick-for-tour|access-date=April 2, 2008}}</ref> Almost all of this leg of the tour was canceled, however. Dates were initially canceled one by one<ref>{{cite web|title=Aerosmith News|publisher=AeroForceOne.com|url=http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pn=30&&pk=viewall&cd=NAA&pid=302766|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100105200941/http://aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pn=30&&pk=viewall&cd=NAA&pid=302766|archive-date=January 5, 2010|access-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> until March 22, 2006, when it was announced that Tyler needed throat surgery, and the remaining dates on the tour were subsequently canceled.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aerosmith Cancel Tour; Singer To Undergo Throat Surgery|work=VH1|url=http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1526788/20060322/tyler_steven.jhtml|access-date=March 31, 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216115415/http://www.vh1.com/artists/news/1526788/20060322/tyler_steven.jhtml|archive-date=December 16, 2008}}</ref>

Tyler and Perry performed with the [[Boston Pops Orchestra]] for their annual concert of July 4 on the Esplanade in 2006, a milestone as it was the first major event or performance since Steven Tyler's throat surgery.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Aerosmith Gets Orchestral for Independence Day|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/57961/aerosmith-gets-orchestral-for-independence-day|access-date=April 2, 2008}}</ref> Around this time, the band also announced that they would embark on the Route of All Evil Tour with [[Mötley Crüe]] in late 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title="Route of All Evil" AF1 Press Release|publisher=Aero Force One|url=http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm/pk/view/cd/NAA/cdid/662206/pid/302766|access-date=April 1, 2008}}</ref>

In early 2007, the band announced [[Aerosmith World Tour 2007|a new World Tour]], their first for nearly a decade to include dates outside North America or Japan.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Aerosmith Touring Europe for First Time Since '99|first=Jonathan|last=Cohen|magazine=Billboard|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1054702/aerosmith-touring-europe-for-first-time-since-99|access-date=April 2, 2008}}</ref>

On May 21, 2008, Tyler checked into Las Encinas Hospital rehabilitation clinic in [[Pasadena, California]], to recover from multiple leg surgeries. He made a public statement saying, "The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic. I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet."<ref>{{cite magazine |title = Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Speaks Out from Rehab |last1 = Cohen |first1 = Jonathan |magazine = Billboard |url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045248/aerosmiths-steven-tyler-speaks-out-from-rehab |access-date = May 22, 2008 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130728220412/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1045248/aerosmiths-steven-tyler-speaks-out-from-rehab |archive-date = July 28, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On July 18, 2008, Tyler appeared with [[Billy Joel]] at the last concert to be played at [[Shea Stadium]]. Backed by Joel's band, he sang lead vocals on "Walk This Way". In August 2008, [[HarperCollins]] won an auction to publish Tyler's autobiography.<ref>{{cite web |title = HarperCollins lands Steven Tyler's memoir |work = Matthew Flamm |date = August 5, 2008 |publisher = [[Crain Communications Inc.]] |url = http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080805/FREE/943003748/1084/information |access-date = August 7, 2008 }}</ref> That same month, Tyler performed with trumpeter [[Chris Botti]] in Boston. The concert was released as a CD/DVD, ''[[Chris Botti In Boston]]'' in March 2009. In December 2008, Tyler made a surprise appearance at the [[Trans-Siberian Orchestra]] concerts at [[Nassau Coliseum]] (December 12, 2008) and the [[Izod Center]] (December 13, 2008). At the Izod Center, he collaborated with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on "[[Dream On (Aerosmith song)|Dream On]]" and "Sweet Emotion".<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Frontman Performs With Trans-Siberian Orchestra |publisher = blabbermouth.net |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110808 |access-date = December 17, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20081221045501/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110808 |archive-date = December 21, 2008 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

=== Touring, ''American Idol'' and albums (2009–2014) ===
[[File:TylerNassauColliseum.jpg|right|thumb|Tyler performing with Aerosmith in July 2012]]
On August 5, 2009, while on the [[Guitar Hero Aerosmith Tour]], Tyler fell off a stage near [[Sturgis, South Dakota]], injuring his head and neck and breaking his shoulder.<ref>[http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b138329_steven_tyler_damage_report_broken.html Steven Tyler Damage Report: Broken Shoulder, Stitches&nbsp;... Canceled Tour?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809003303/http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b138329_steven_tyler_damage_report_broken.html |date=August 9, 2009 }}. Eonline.com (August 7, 2009); retrieved on March 25, 2012.</ref> He was airlifted to [[Rapid City, South Dakota|Rapid City Regional Hospital]].<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSTRE5755H720090806 |title = Aerosmith singer Tyler hurt in fall from stage |work = Reuters |date = August 6, 2009 |access-date = December 31, 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090909220711/http://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSTRE5755H720090806 |archive-date = September 9, 2009 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/08/06/2009-08-06_aerosmith_singer_steven_tyler_taken_to_hospital_after_fall_from_stage_during_stu.html |title = Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler taken to hospital after fall from stage during Sturgis concert: report |publisher = Nydailynews.com |date = August 6, 2009 |access-date = December 31, 2011 |location = New York |first = Brian |last = Kates |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090809125116/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/08/06/2009-08-06_aerosmith_singer_steven_tyler_taken_to_hospital_after_fall_from_stage_during_stu.html |archive-date = August 9, 2009 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617795/20090806/aerosmith.jhtml |title = Aerosmith Fans Thought Steven Tyler's Fall Was Part Of Act |publisher = MTV |date = August 6, 2009 |access-date = December 31, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100213102618/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1617795/20090806/aerosmith.jhtml |archive-date = February 13, 2010 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|uXRTWuk3XM|Aerosmith's Steven Tyler's Fall From Stage}} (August 8, 2009; published by the [[Associated Press]]); retrieved August 11, 2009.</ref>

On November 9, 2009, the media reported that Tyler had no contact with the other members of Aerosmith and that they were unsure if he was still in the band.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/nov/09/aerosmith-guitarist-steven-tyler |work = The Guardian |location = London |title = Aerosmith guitarist: Steven Tyler has quit the band |first = Sean |last = Michaels |date = November 9, 2009 |access-date = May 24, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140114040115/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/nov/09/aerosmith-guitarist-steven-tyler |archive-date = January 14, 2014 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On November 10, 2009, Joe Perry confirmed Tyler had quit Aerosmith to pursue a solo career and was unsure whether the move was indefinite. No replacement was announced. Despite rumors of leaving the band, and notwithstanding Perry's comment as reported earlier the same day, Tyler joined the Joe Perry Project onstage November 10, 2009, at the Fillmore New York at [[Irving Plaza]] and performed "Walk This Way". According to sources at the event, Tyler assured the crowd that despite rumors to the contrary, he is "not quitting Aerosmith."<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130178 |title = Steven Tyler: I Am Not Leaving Aerosmith! |publisher = Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date = December 31, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20091114052921/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=130178 |archive-date = November 14, 2009 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On December 22, 2009, ''Rolling Stone'' reported that Tyler had checked into rehab for pain management. In 2010, he embarked on the [[Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock Tour]] with Aerosmith, which had them perform over 40 concerts in 18 countries. On September 16, 2010, it was reported he would have his first solo project. He wrote "Love Lives", a theme song for the Japanese sci-fi movie [[Space Battleship Yamato (2010 film)|''Space Battleship Yamato'']]. The song was based on the English translated script, as well as on some clips of the film itself. The single was released on November 24, a week before the movie was released.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6639 |title = Aerosmith's Steven Tyler sings "Space Battleship Yamato" theme |publisher = Tokyograph |date = September 16, 2010 |access-date = December 31, 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100920054539/http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6639 |archive-date = September 20, 2010 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/09/steven-tyler-to-sing-a-theme-song-for-space-battleship-yamato |title = Steven Tyler to sing a theme song for "SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO" |publisher = Tokyohive.com |date = September 17, 2010 |access-date = December 31, 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120117204530/http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/09/steven-tyler-to-sing-a-theme-song-for-space-battleship-yamato/ |archive-date = January 17, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On September 22, 2010, [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] confirmed that Tyler would replace [[Simon Cowell]] as a judge for the [[American Idol (season 10)|tenth season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' alongside [[Randy Jackson]] and fellow new judge [[Jennifer Lopez]] (who replaced [[Kara DioGuardi]] and [[Ellen DeGeneres]]).<ref name="newjudges">{{cite news |title = Lopez, Tyler confirmed as judges on American Idol |work = The Spy Report |publisher = Media Spy |date = September 23, 2010 |url = http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/09/23/us-lopez-tyler-confirmed-as-judges-on-american-idol |access-date = September 23, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100929160204/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/09/23/us-lopez-tyler-confirmed-as-judges-on-american-idol/ |archive-date = September 29, 2010 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On January 19, 2011, Tyler made his debut appearance as a judge on ''American Idol'' during the premiere of the show's 10th season, which aired through the end of May. On April 2, 2011, Tyler presented an award at the [[2011 Kids' Choice Awards]]. The following day, he performed with [[Carrie Underwood]] at the [[Academy of Country Music]] Awards. Underwood and Tyler performed Underwood's song "[[Undo It]]" and completed their segment with an energetic version of the Aerosmith classic "Walk This Way". On May 3, 2011, he released his autobiography ''Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?'', which reached number two on ''[[The New York Times]]'' [[The New York Times Best Seller list|Best Seller List]] in the category Hardcover Non-fiction.<ref>{{cite news |url = https://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-05-22/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html |title = Best Sellers |work = The New York Times |date = May 22, 2012 |access-date = September 3, 2012 |first = Jennifer |last = Schuessler |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121110034254/http://www.nytimes.com/best-sellers-books/2011-05-22/hardcover-nonfiction/list.html |archive-date = November 10, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On October 22, 2011, Tyler set off for an 18-date [[Back On the Road Tour|Aerosmith tour across Latin America and Japan]]. On October 25, it was reported by TMZ that Tyler slipped in his hotel shower in [[Paraguay]] and injured his face, including losing several teeth.<ref>{{cite web |title=Steven Tyler Badly Injured After Slipping in Hotel Shower |url=https://www.tmz.com/2011/10/25/steven-tyler-badly-inured-slipping-hotel-shower-paraguay/ |website=TMZ |date=October 25, 2011 |access-date=October 27, 2011}}</ref> Tyler was rushed to the hospital, and the scheduled show was postponed for the following night. When he did finally perform after the opening song, he proudly displayed his broken tooth which he had on a string around his neck. He then removed his sunglasses to reveal a nasty black eye.<ref>{{cite news |title=Steven Tyler mostró en Asunción las consecuencias de la caída |trans-title=Steven Tyler showed in Asunción the consequences of the fall |url=https://www.clarin.com/espectaculos/musica/Steven-Tyler-mostro-Asuncion-consecuencias_0_BkabVDj2DQl.html |newspaper=[[Clarín (Argentine newspaper)|Clarín]] |date=October 27, 2011 |access-date=October 27, 2011 |language=es}}</ref>

[[File:Steven Tyler Piano Chicago 2012.jpg|thumb|right|Tyler performing "Dream On" on the piano at an Aerosmith concert in Chicago in June 2012]]
On January 22, 2012, Tyler sang the National Anthem at the [[2012 AFC Championship game|AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20563810,00.html |title = Steven Tyler Gets Low Marks for Pitchy National Anthem |work = People |last = Nudd |first = Tim |date = January 23, 2012 |access-date = January 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120124161342/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20563810,00.html |archive-date = January 24, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On March 11, 2012, a special about Aerosmith aired on ''[[60 Minutes]]'', where some of the comments made by the band members highlighted the still-contentious relationships in the band.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2012/03/16/steven_tyler_admits_aerosmith_said_too |title = Steven Tyler Admits Aerosmith 'Said Too Much' In '60 Minutes' Interview |work = Starpulse |publisher = starpulse.com |date = March 16, 2012 |access-date = May 11, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140222062258/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2012/03/16/steven_tyler_admits_aerosmith_said_too |archive-date = February 22, 2014 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On March 22, Perry surprised Tyler with a performance of "[[Happy Birthday to You|Happy Birthday]]" on ''American Idol'' in advance of Tyler's 64th birthday.<ref>{{cite web |author = Wright, Shauna |url = http://ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-perry-steven-tyler-happy-birthday-american-idol |title = Joe Perry Gives Steven Tyler an Early Birthday Present on 'American Idol' |publisher = Ultimate Classic Rock |date = March 23, 2012 |access-date = May 11, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120328071145/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-perry-steven-tyler-happy-birthday-american-idol/ |archive-date = March 28, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On March 26, 2012, Aerosmith announced their "[[Global Warming Tour]]" with dates in many major North American cities from June 16 to August 8,<ref>{{cite web |author = Greene, Andy |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aerosmith-announce-global-warming-tour-dates-20120326 |title = Aerosmith Announce 'Global Warming' Tour Dates |date = March 26, 2012 |publisher = Rolling Stone |access-date = March 29, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120329015601/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aerosmith-announce-global-warming-tour-dates-20120326 |archive-date = March 29, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=10784 |title = 2012 Aerosmith tour dates and tickets |publisher = AeroForceOne |date = March 26, 2012 |access-date = March 29, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100621070800/http://www.aeroforceone.com/index.cfm?pk=viewall&cd=MAE&pid=10784 |archive-date = June 21, 2010 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> preceded by a performance on May 30 for [[Walmart]] shareholders.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.bravewords.com/news/183601 |title = Aerosmith, Cheap Trick To Play 2012 Walmart Shareholders Meeting |publisher = Bravewords.com |date = May 15, 2012 |access-date = May 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130510104320/http://www.bravewords.com/news/183601 |archive-date = May 10, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> In April, a [[Burger King]] television commercial featuring Tyler debuted.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steven_tyler_stars_in_burger_king_commercial.html |title = Steven Tyler Stars In Burger King Commercial |publisher = UltimateGuitar.com |date = April 30, 2012 |access-date = May 20, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120603203650/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steven_tyler_stars_in_burger_king_commercial.html |archive-date = June 3, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Aerosmith's new album, ''[[Music from Another Dimension!]]'' was set for release on November 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |author = Blabbermouth.net |url = http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172990 |archive-url = https://archive.today/20120709141713/http://legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=172990 |url-status=dead |archive-date = July 9, 2012 |title = AEROSMITH: New Album Pushed Back To September |publisher = Blabbermouth |date = April 23, 2012 |access-date = April 24, 2012 }}</ref> and the band debuted their new single "[[Legendary Child]]" with a performance of the song on the season finale of ''American Idol'' on May 23.<ref>{{cite web |author = Greene, Andy |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/joe-perry-aerosmith-will-perform-on-american-idol-season-finale-20120510 |title = Joe Perry: Aerosmith Will Perform on 'American Idol' Season Finale |publisher = Rolling Stone |date = May 10, 2012 |access-date = May 11, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120513052950/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/joe-perry-aerosmith-will-perform-on-american-idol-season-finale-20120510 |archive-date = May 13, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author = Gomez, Jorge |title = Aerosmith will debut their new single on the 'American Idol' season finale |url = http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/05/aerosmith-will-debut-their-new-single-american-idol-season-finale |publisher = Celebrity Cafe |date = May 10, 2012 |access-date = May 12, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120512214647/http://thecelebritycafe.com/feature/2012/05/aerosmith-will-debut-their-new-single-american-idol-season-finale |archive-date = May 12, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On July 12, 2012, Tyler announced that he would be leaving ''American Idol'' after two seasons.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/JLo-and-Steven-Tyler-dumped-by-American-Idol-bosses/Article1-889784.aspx |title = JLo and Steven Tyler dumped by American Idol bosses |date = July 16, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120723170731/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Television/JLo-and-Steven-Tyler-dumped-by-American-Idol-bosses/Article1-889784.aspx |archive-date = July 23, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Tyler has since indicated that his troubles with his bandmates were the primary reason he signed up to do ''American Idol''. He was replaced by [[Keith Urban]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aerosmith-tap-johnny-depp-carrie-underwood-for-another-dimension-lp-20120730 |title = Aerosmith Tap Johnny Depp, Carrie Underwood for 'Another Dimension' LP |magazine = Rolling Stone |date = July 30, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120801234516/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/aerosmith-tap-johnny-depp-carrie-underwood-for-another-dimension-lp-20120730 |archive-date = August 1, 2012 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

[[File:PerryTyler2012.jpg|thumb|left|Steven Tyler ''(left)'' and Joe Perry ''(right)'' performing at the [[Nassau Coliseum]] on July 1, 2012]]
On August 12, Aerosmith wrapped up the first leg of their Global Warming Tour with a rescheduled performance in [[Bristow, Virginia]], and on August 28, the band released two singles simultaneously, the rocker "[[Lover Alot]]" and the ballad "[[What Could Have Been Love]]", both of which were coproduced and cowritten by Tyler.<ref>{{cite news |url = http://www.iconvsicon.com/2012/08/28/aerosmith-to-unleash-music-from-another-dimension-on-november-6th |title = Aerosmith To Unleash 'Music From Another Dimension' On November 6! |work = Icon Vs. Icon |publisher = Icon vs. Icon |date = August 28, 2012 |access-date = September 2, 2012 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120904000107/http://www.iconvsicon.com/2012/08/28/aerosmith-to-unleash-music-from-another-dimension-on-november-6th/ |archive-date = September 4, 2012 |df = mdy-all |last1 = Price |first1 = Jason }}</ref> On September 22, Aerosmith performed at the [[iHeartRadio]] music festival in Las Vegas. On November 6, the new Aerosmith album ''[[Music from Another Dimension!]]'' was released, and on November 8, the band began the second leg of their Global Warming Tour, which took the band to 14 North American cities through December 13. On January 21, 2013, Aerosmith released "[[Can't Stop Lovin' You (Aerosmith song)|Can't Stop Lovin' You]]" (featuring Carrie Underwood) as the fourth single from ''Music from Another Dimension!''.<ref name="All Access">{{cite web |title = Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases |url = http://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases |publisher = Allaccess.com |access-date = January 22, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130926131837/http://www.allaccess.com/hot-modern-ac/future-releases |archive-date = September 26, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On February 20, it was announced that Tyler and his songwriting partner Joe Perry would be recipients of the [[American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers|ASCAP]] Founders Award at the society's 30th Annual Pop Music Awards on April 17.<ref name="Hollywood Reporter">{{cite news |title = Steven Tyler and Joe Perry to Receive ASCAP Founders Award at 30th annual Pop Music Awards |url = https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/steven-tyler-joe-perry-receive-422964 |work = The Hollywood Reporter |date = February 21, 2013 |access-date = February 23, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131105040204/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/steven-tyler-joe-perry-receive-422964 |archive-date = November 5, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Two days later, it was announced that the duo would be inducted into the [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]] at a ceremony to be held on June 13.<ref>{{cite web |title = Steven Tyler and Joe Perry Picked for Songwriters Hall of Fame |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-and-joe-perry-picked-for-songwriters-hall-of-fame-20130222 |publisher = Rolling Stone |date = February 22, 2013 |access-date = February 23, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130224091106/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-and-joe-perry-picked-for-songwriters-hall-of-fame-20130222 |archive-date = February 24, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

In late April and early May 2013, Aerosmith extended their Global Warming Tour to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Singapore. This marked the band's first performances in Australia in 23 years,<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Australian Tour Announcement Imminent |first = Paul |last = Cashmere |url = http://www.noise11.com/news/aerosmith-australian-tour-announcement-imminent-20130221 |publisher = Noise 11 |date = February 21, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131206154154/http://www.noise11.com/news/aerosmith-australian-tour-announcement-imminent-20130221 |archive-date = December 6, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> and the band's first-ever performances in the latter three countries.<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith live in Dunedin |url = http://www.therock.net.nz/MusicampEvents/LiveRock/Aerosmith.aspx |publisher = [[The Rock (radio station)|The Rock FM]] |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130302032633/http://www.therock.net.nz/MusicampEvents/LiveRock/Aerosmith.aspx |archive-date = March 2, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith concert at the SM MOA Arena May 8 |first = Dexter Rodrigo |last = Matilla |url = http://www.philstar.com/music/2013/03/05/916126/aerosmith-concert-sm-moa-arena-may-8 |work = [[The Philippine Star]] |date = March 5, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130608084400/http://www.philstar.com/music/2013/03/05/916126/aerosmith-concert-sm-moa-arena-may-8 |archive-date = June 8, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith: Global Warming World Tour Live in Jakarta 2013 |url = http://www.indonesia.travel/en/news/detail/947/aerosmith-global-warming-world-tour-live-in-jakarta-2013 |publisher = Wonderful Indonesia |date = April 30, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130501235728/http://indonesia.travel/en/news/detail/947/aerosmith-global-warming-world-tour-live-in-jakarta-2013 |archive-date = May 1, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On May 30, Aerosmith performed as part of the "[[Boston Strong]]" charity concert for victims of the [[Boston Marathon bombing]].<ref>{{cite web |title = 'Boston Strong' Concert Organizer: 'This Town Can't Be Brought Down' |first = Shirley |last = Halperin |url = http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1560666/boston-strong-concert-organizer-this-town-cant-be-brought-down |work = [[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date = May 3, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130509202414/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1560666/boston-strong-concert-organizer-this-town-cant-be-brought-down |archive-date = May 9, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> The band also performed at a handful of shows in the U.S. and Japan in July and August<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith coming to The Greenbrier Classic |url = http://www.register-herald.com/local/x1340812335/AEROSMITH-coming-to-The-Greenbrier-Classic |work = [[The Register-Herald]] |date = April 11, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Announces First US Tour Date of 2013 At Foxwoods |first = Tim |last = Staskiewicz |url = http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2013/04/10/aerosmith-announces-first-us-tour-date-of-2013-at-foxwoods/ |publisher = [[WZLX|100.7 WZLX]] |date = April 10, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130420014158/http://wzlx.cbslocal.com/2013/04/10/aerosmith-announces-first-us-tour-date-of-2013-at-foxwoods/ |archive-date = April 20, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Harley-Davidson anniversary celebration adds Toby Keith, Aerosmith |first = piet |last = levy |url = http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/harley12-as9h4en-202570481.html |work = [[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]] |date = April 11, 2013 |access-date = May 4, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130429115724/http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/harley12-as9h4en-202570481.html |archive-date = April 29, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> In the fall of 2013, Aerosmith extended their tour to Central and South America, including their first-ever performances in Guatemala, El Salvador and Uruguay.<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Star Sidelined By Illness |url = http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/October/22Aerosmith_Star_Sidelined_By_Illness.shtml#.UmcKVBBPApU |publisher = antimusic.com |date = October 22, 2013 |access-date = October 22, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195154/http://www.antimusic.com/news/13/October/22Aerosmith_Star_Sidelined_By_Illness.shtml#.UmcKVBBPApU |archive-date = October 29, 2013 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

From May 17 to June 28, 2014, Tyler performed 15 shows with Aerosmith on the European leg of the Global Warming Tour. This was followed by the [[Let Rock Rule Tour]] (featuring [[Slash (musician)|Slash]] with [[Myles Kennedy]] and the Conspirators as the opening act), which sent Aerosmith to 19 locations across North America from July 10 to September 12.<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith + Slash Set to Announce 2014 U.S. Tour |author = Kaufman, Spencer |url = http://loudwire.com/aerosmith-slash-2014-u-s-tour/ |work = [[Loudwire]] |date = March 22, 2014 |access-date = March 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140323015714/http://loudwire.com/aerosmith-slash-2014-u-s-tour/ |archive-date = March 23, 2014 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith and Slash to Officially Announce 'Let Rock Rule' Tour Details Next Tuesday |url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-and-slash-to-officially-announce-let-rock-rule-tour-details-next-tuesday/ |work = [[Blabbermouth.net]] |date = April 3, 2014 |access-date = April 6, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140405161103/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-and-slash-to-officially-announce-let-rock-rule-tour-details-next-tuesday/ |archive-date = April 5, 2014 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

=== Solo album and touring with Aerosmith (2015–present) ===
[[File:Steven Tyler Loving Mary 2016.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.36|Tyler performing with backing band Loving Mary on his solo "Out on a Limb Tour" in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 2016]]
On March 31, 2015, Tyler stated that he was working on his first solo country album.<ref>{{cite magazine |last = Leahey |first = Andrew |title = Steven Tyler Announces Solo Country Album |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-announces-solo-country-album-20150401 |date = April 1, 2015 |magazine = Rolling Stone |access-date = April 2, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150403015323/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-announces-solo-country-album-20150401 |archive-date = April 3, 2015 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Paulson |first = Dave |title = Steven Tyler cutting country album in Nashville |url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/04/01/steven-tyler-country-album-nashville/70804044/ |website = usatoday.com |date = April 1, 2015 |access-date = April 2, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150402170102/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/04/01/steven-tyler-country-album-nashville/70804044/ |archive-date = April 2, 2015 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On April 6, it was announced that he signed a record deal with [[Scott Borchetta]]'s [[Dot Records]] (a division of the [[Big Machine Label Group]]).<ref>{{cite magazine |author = Hudak, Joseph |title = Steven Tyler Signs With Big Machine to Release Country Album |url = https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-signs-with-big-machine-to-release-country-album-20150406 |magazine = Rolling Stone |date = April 6, 2015 |access-date = May 13, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150511013500/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/steven-tyler-signs-with-big-machine-to-release-country-album-20150406 |archive-date = May 11, 2015 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> On May 13, Tyler released the lead single, "[[Love Is Your Name]]", from his forthcoming debut album. He promoted the song on ''[[the Bobby Bones Show]]'', [[iHeartMedia]], ''[[CBS This Morning]]'', ''[[Entertainment Tonight]]'' and the ''American Idol'' [[American Idol (season 14)|season-14]] finale.<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler: More 'Love Is Your Name' Solo Single Details Revealed |url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-singer-steven-tyler-more-love-is-your-name-solo-single-details-revealed/ |publisher = Blabbermouth.net |date = May 12, 2015 |access-date = May 13, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150515002350/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-singer-steven-tyler-more-love-is-your-name-solo-single-details-revealed |archive-date = May 15, 2015 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> To increase his exposure to the country audience, Tyler appeared as himself in an episode of the musical drama series ''[[Nashville (2012 TV series)|Nashville]]'', performing a cover of "[[Crazy (Willie Nelson song)#Patsy Cline's recording|Crazy]]" with [[Juliette Barnes]] (portrayed by [[Hayden Panettiere]]).<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSf6Z3qQ-8 |title = Steven Tyler and Hayden Panettiere (Juliette Barnes) Sing 'Crazy' – Nashville |publisher = ABC |date = September 23, 2015 |via = YouTube |access-date = September 1, 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180406003813/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CSf6Z3qQ-8 |archive-date = April 6, 2018 |url-status=live |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On June 13, Tyler rejoined his Aerosmith bandmates for the [[Blue Army Tour]], which sent the band to 17 North American locations through August 7; this was followed by a one-off performance in Moscow on September 5. From the fall of 2015 through the spring of 2016, Tyler completed work on his solo album, ''[[We're All Somebody from Somewhere]]'', which was released on July 15, 2016.<ref name="usatoday1">{{cite web |author = Mansfield, Brian |title = Steven Tyler releases first country single |url = https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/05/13/steven-tyler-country-single-love-is-your-name/27208651/ |work = USA Today |date = May 13, 2015 |access-date = May 13, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150515223235/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2015/05/13/steven-tyler-country-single-love-is-your-name/27208651/ |archive-date = May 15, 2015 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> A second single, "Red, White & You", was released in January 2016, followed by the third single (the title track) in June 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title = Steven Tyler, 'Red, White & You' |url = http://tasteofcountry.com/steven-tyler-red-white-and-you/ |work = [[Taste of Country]] |date = January 22, 2016 |access-date = February 15, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160210030110/http://tasteofcountry.com/steven-tyler-red-white-and-you/ |archive-date = February 10, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author = Stefano, Angela |title = Hear Steven Tyler's 'We're All Somebody From Somewhere' |url = http://theboot.com/steven-tyler-were-all-somebody-from-somewhere-song/ |work = [[The Boot (website)|The Boot]] |date = June 24, 2016 |access-date = July 12, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160712151131/http://theboot.com/steven-tyler-were-all-somebody-from-somewhere-song/ |archive-date = July 12, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

Since December 2015, in various interviews, Tyler and fellow Aerosmith bandmates Brad Whitford and Joe Perry all began discussing the possibility of an Aerosmith farewell tour or "wind-down tour", potentially slated to start in 2017. Perry has suggested that such a tour could last for two years while Tyler said it could potentially last "forever"; Tyler and Whitford also discussed the potential of doing a final studio album.<ref>{{cite news |last = Sblendorio |first = Peter |url = http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/steven-tyler-aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017-article-1.2590465 |title = Steven Tyler: Aerosmith considering a farewell tour in 2017 |newspaper = [[New York Daily News]] |date = May 8, 2016 |access-date = July 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160716120957/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/steven-tyler-aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017-article-1.2590465 |archive-date = July 16, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last = Juul |first = Matt |url = http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2016/04/06/aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017/ |title = Aerosmith May Go on a Farewell Tour in 2017 |website = Bostonmagazine.com |date = April 6, 2016 |access-date = July 17, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170510102951/http://www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/blog/2016/04/06/aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017/ |archive-date = May 10, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title = Brad Whitford tells Eddie Trunk Aerosmith is considering a farewell tour and one last album |url = http://wrqk.iheart.com/onair/fishhead-1472/brad-whitford-tells-eddie-trunk-aerosmith-14228377/ |publisher = [[WRQK-FM]] |date = December 28, 2015 |access-date = July 12, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160918104304/http://wrqk.iheart.com/onair/fishhead-1472/brad-whitford-tells-eddie-trunk-aerosmith-14228377/ |archive-date = September 18, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

[[File:Steven Tyler 2017.jpeg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Tyler performing in Thackerville, Oklahoma on August 25, 2017]]
From September through October 2016, Tyler rejoined Aerosmith for a nine-date tour of Latin America, called the [[Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Tour]], preceded by a performance at the Kaaboo Festival in [[San Diego]].<ref>{{cite web |author = Kielty, Martin |title = Aerosmith farewell tour next year, says Steven Tyler |url = http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-22/aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017-steven-tyler |publisher = Team Rock |date = June 22, 2016 |access-date = July 12, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160726002743/http://teamrock.com/news/2016-06-22/aerosmith-farewell-tour-2017-steven-tyler |archive-date = July 26, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

In April 2017, Tyler performed with Aerosmith in [[Phoenix, Arizona]] for the [[2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament|NCAA Final Four men's basketball tournament]] and also performed two solo shows with Loving Mary in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |title = Video: Steven Tyler performs in Osaka, Japan |url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-steven-tyler-performs-in-osaka-japan/ |publisher = Blabbermouth |date = April 9, 2017 |access-date = April 12, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170413234838/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-steven-tyler-performs-in-osaka-japan/ |archive-date = April 13, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Tyler rejoined Aerosmith for a "farewell" tour of Europe in the spring and summer of 2017, titled the [[Aero-Vederci Baby! Tour]]. After the European leg concluded in July, the band played in South America in September and October 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title = Aerosmith Announces 'Aero-Vederci Baby!' 2017 European Tour |url = http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-announces-aero-vederci-baby-2017-european-tour/ |publisher = [[Blabbermouth.net]] |date = November 16, 2016 |access-date = November 14, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161115140639/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/aerosmith-announces-aero-vederci-baby-2017-european-tour/ |archive-date = November 15, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>

On August 15, Tyler appeared with Aerosmith on NBC's ''[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]'' show to announce a [[concert residency|residency]] in Las Vegas called "[[Deuces Are Wild (concert residency)|Deuces Are Wild]]", a reference to both Las Vegas [[casino]] gambling and their [[Deuces Are Wild|1994 single of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aerosmith-las-vegas-residency-deuces-are-wild-announced-today-show-2018-08-15/|title=Aerosmith announces Las Vegas residency, "Deuces Are Wild"|work=CBS News|access-date=August 16, 2018|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817023023/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/aerosmith-las-vegas-residency-deuces-are-wild-announced-today-show-2018-08-15/|archive-date=August 17, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The band was booked to play 50 shows from April 2019 thru June 2020 at the [[Park MGM|Park Theater]]. In July and August 2019, it performed at a festival in Minnesota and played nine shows at three MGM venues in Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wror.com/2019/02/12/aerosmith-announces-additional-las-vegas-residency-dates/|title=Aerosmith announces additional Las Vegas residency dates|last=Banas|first=Erica|date=February 12, 2019|access-date=March 17, 2019|language=en|archive-date=December 19, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219135105/https://wror.com/2019/02/12/aerosmith-announces-additional-las-vegas-residency-dates/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/02/aerosmith-vegas-show-east-coast/|title=Aerosmith bringing their Vegas show to the East Coast|last=Kaufman|first=Spencer|date=February 26, 2019|access-date=March 17, 2019|language=en}}</ref>

In March 2022, Aerosmith announced the return of the Deuces Are Wild residency, which was set to begin in June.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peacock |first=Tim |date=March 23, 2022 |title=Aerosmith Announce Return Of 'Deuces Are Wild' Las Vegas Residency |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/aerosmith-deuces-wild-las-vegas-residency/ |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=uDiscover Music |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 24, 2022, the band announced that the June and July dates would be canceled due to Tyler checking himself into a rehab facility. The band shared that Tyler relapsed after having foot surgery to prepare for the upcoming shows.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Rachel DeSantis|date=May 24, 2022|title=Steven Tyler Enters Treatment Program to Focus on 'Health and Recovery' amid Relapse |url=https://people.com/music/steven-tyler-enters-treatment-amid-relapse-aerosmith-las-vegas-residency-canceled/ |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=People |language=en}}</ref>

In August 2024, Aerosmith announced the band's retirement from touring due to Tyler being unable to fully recover from vocal cord injures and a fractured [[larynx]] sustained during a September 2023 concert.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Heching |first1=Dan |title=Aerosmith is retiring from touring as a "full recovery" of Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury is "not possible" |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/02/entertainment/aerosmith-retiring-from-touring-steven-tyler/index.html |website=CNN |date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=2 August 2024}}</ref>