STEVEN TYLER IN CONCERT:
Rock and roll icon and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has wowed fans with his inimitable style and virtuosic singing for the past 40-plus years, and he continues to drive fans wild with his legendary showmanship and signature soaring vocals. Now, he's stepping away from "The Bad Boys from Boston" for the first time ever to embark on a solo tour, the appropriately titled Steven Tyler…Out on a Limb Tour. In addition to performing Aerosmith classics like "Walk This Way," "Dream On," and "Sweet Emotion," Tyler will treat ticket buyers to a whole new dynamic when he tackles the bluegrass and country selections off his 2016 album We're All Somebody from Somewhere. Whether he's branching out into new styles or kicking out the arena rock anthems he helped make famous with Aerosmith, Steven Tyler is sure to bring the house down with his powerhouse vocals and trademark charisma.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Aerosmith formed in 1970 after Steven Tyler convinced a group of first-rate New England-area musicians to move into a Boston apartment together. They went on to become the highest-selling American rock act in history thanks to classic hits like "Walk This Way" and "Dream On." The band entered a rough patch in the early-'80s that saw the departures of guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, but things were back on track by mid-decade when the classic lineup reunited. They got a boost in 1986 when Tyler was tapped by rappers Run D.M.C. for their cover of "Walk This Way, a major hit that introduced Aerosmith to a new generation of fans. The band struck while the iron was hot and released 1987's Permanent Vacation, which went five times platinum and earned them heavy video rotation on MTV and VH1. Aerosmith's reign continued in the '90s with albums like 1993's Get a Grip, a massive commercial success that earned them two Grammys. They had another banner year in 2001, playing the Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Show and getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to his work with Aerosmith, Tyler has become a widely recognized celebrity in his own right, notably appearing as a judge on American Idol from 2010 to 2015. He thrilled fans in 2016 with the announcement of his first solo record, the country-influenced We're All Somebody from Somewhere. No matter what style he's working in, Steven Tyler always delivers a performance worthy of a music legend with undeniable skill and tons of infectious energy.