Aerosmith band members think Steven Tyler needs help
Posted on November 20th, 2009 by Austin![aerosmith[1]](http://www.hotmommagossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/aerosmith1.jpg "aerosmith[1]")
[HMG] All you Aerosmith fans may have noticed Steven Tyler has been running almost on empty just lately, and if that’s got you concerned you are so not alone.
The 61-year old frontman has announced he’s taking a two-year sabbatical away from the band, and that decision plus Steve’s recent health has some of his band-mates concerned.
“I think he needs help, and some attention needs to be applied to his health,” the band’s drummer, Joe Kramer told People.
And Kramer does not mean the broken shoulder Steve suffered when he fell off the stage at a gig in Sturgis on August 5.
A recovering addict, Steve battled major addictions in the 70’s and 80’s, but then did rehab and has claimed to be clean ever since. But he’s recently closed himself off from both the band and the world, and this now has Kramer concerned;
“He’s got some bad influences in his life now, and he’s making some very poor choices.” Joe mused.
And such odd behavior has had serious fallout; The band’s 2009 tour was littered with shows that got canceled due to what his band-mates now benignly refer to as Steve’s “erratic and unpredictable” behavior.
“It wasn’t an overnight change. It’s been progressively getting out of hand,” says guitarist Brad Whitford. “His behavior is spinning out of control. I don’t know where he is or what he’s doing, and we’re all kinda worried about his well-being.”
Meanwhile, Steve has told friends he wants to make his own music, and maybe produce at least one solo album. He’s also working on a personal memoir and told Rolling Stone back in August that he was “sober as can be” when he fell off that stage.
So what are his plans? “He’s concentrating on his book while his shoulder heals,” says his rep.
Well, he’d better write fast – his bandmates are already said to be scouting replacements; “It’s hard for me to imagine getting on stage without Steven,” says Kramer. “But he needs to take care of his health first and get help in order for there to be a future for an Aerosmith that includes him.”
there is no bigger fan of aerosmith than i. since 1974 ive dug them. bottom line is do whatever u have to do to get tyler back nothing else will work, just hurt the band even more.
steven get ur ass back so us older folks can get back to rockin.
The Toxic Twins have traveled a long road together. I am glad no one met with an early end. I remembered hearing how they fought onstage in Cleveland and all members left in separate limos afterward. Joe left, followed by Brad and I thought Aero would fly no more. Reunited, Collins Management kept at them to stay clean. Since then, a steady pace of recording and touring coupled with a determination to stay clean has helped keep them from faltering. I think that is why Perry has kept going with his solo stuff, his desire not to have idle time that could lead to trouble (I can be wrong though).
Recent headlines of Steven’s divorce, canning of managers, rehab and accidents had me worried. He’s had too much success to self destruct now. (Going Round and round)
I’d like to see these guys live to play a show when they are in their 80’s, should I live long enough to see it. Please Steven, take care.
It is good to hear Steven is going to get help. I hope this (rehab) stint really does work for him. He and his family remain in thoughts and prayers.