Career Timeline of Steven Tyler: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Steven Tyler built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, most famously known as the lead singer of Aerosmith. Renowned for his powerful screams, wide vocal range, and energetic on-stage presence, earning him the nickname "Demon of Screamin'." Tyler's flamboyant style, characterized by colorful outfits, makeup, and signature microphone stand scarves, contributes to his iconic persona. He has achieved significant recognition and influence in the rock music genre as a prominent frontman and vocalist.
9 hours ago : Steven Tyler Spotted Enjoying Ice Cream at South Shore's Bella's Creamery
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler was recently spotted at Bella's Creamery in Quincy, South Shore. The legendary rock star enjoyed a sweet treat, delighting fans at the local ice cream shop.
1964: Formation of the Strangeurs/Chain Reaction
In 1964, Steven Tyler formed a band called the Strangeurs, which later became known as Chain Reaction, in Yonkers, New York.
1969: Attending a Rock Show and Discovering The Jam Band
In 1969, Steven Tyler attended a local rock show in Sunapee, New Hampshire. There, he saw Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton playing in a band called the Jam Band, and was impressed by their raw power and attitude.
November 6, 1970: Aerosmith's First Gig
On November 6, 1970, Aerosmith played their first gig in Mendon, Massachusetts at Nipmuc Regional High School.
1970: Formation of Aerosmith
Around 1970, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Tom Hamilton decided to form a band. Joey Kramer joined on drums. The band moved to Boston to pursue their careers.
December 25, 1971: Briefly Known as "Fox Chase"
Prior to the weekend of December 25, 1971, the band that would become Aerosmith was known as "Fox Chase."
1971: Brad Whitford Joins Aerosmith
In 1971, Ray Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, who had attended Berklee School of Music, as rhythm guitarist for Aerosmith.
1972: Aerosmith Signs with Columbia
In mid-1972, Aerosmith signed with Columbia Records for a reported $125,000 and began recording their debut album.
January 1973: Release of Debut Album
In January 1973, Aerosmith released their debut album, titled Aerosmith, which peaked at number 166.
1974: Release of "Get Your Wings"
In 1974, Aerosmith released their second album, Get Your Wings, the first of a string of multi-platinum albums produced by Jack Douglas. It included the rock radio hits "Same Old Song and Dance" and "Train Kept A-Rollin'".
1975: Release of "Toys in the Attic"
In 1975, Aerosmith released their third album, Toys in the Attic, which became an immediate success with the single "Sweet Emotion", the band's first Top 40 hit.
1976: Re-release of "Walk This Way"
In 1976, Aerosmith re-released "Walk This Way", which reached the Top 10 in early 1977.
1976: Release of "Rocks"
In 1976, Aerosmith's fourth album, Rocks, was released. It went platinum quickly and featured two Top 40 hits, "Last Child" and "Back in the Saddle", as well as the ballad "Home Tonight", which also charted.
1977: Release of "Draw the Line"
In 1977, Aerosmith released their fifth album, Draw the Line. Its recording was affected by the band's excesses, but several of its songs nevertheless became fan favorites.
1977: Walk This Way reached Top 10
In early 1977, the song 'Walk This Way' by Aerosmith, re-released in 1976, reached the Top 10.
July 1979: Line-up Change
In July 1979 there was a change in the Aerosmith's lineup.
November 1979: Release of "Night in the Ruts"
In November 1979, Aerosmith released the album Night in the Ruts. The album only spawned one single, a cover of "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" by the Shangri-Las.
1979: Financial Success and Addiction
By 1979, Steven Tyler had made approximately $4 to $5 million but later lost it all due to drug use.
1980: Tyler Collapses On Stage and Releases Greatest Hits
In 1980, Steven Tyler collapsed on stage during a show in Portland, Maine due to drug issues. Also in 1980, Aerosmith released their first compilation album, Greatest Hits.
1980: Collapse On Stage and Motorcycle Accident
In 1980, Steven Tyler collapsed on stage during a show in Portland, Maine. Later in the fall of 1980, he was injured in a serious motorcycle accident, hospitalizing him for two months.
1981: Continued Recovery from Motorcycle Accident
In 1981, Steven Tyler continued to recover from a motorcycle accident which had occurred the previous year in 1980, and that left him unable to tour or record for an extended period.
August 27, 1982: Release of "Rock in a Hard Place"
On August 27, 1982, Aerosmith released the album Rock in a Hard Place, which reached number 32 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
April 1984: Reunion of Band Members
In April 1984, the line-up of Tyler, Perry, Hamilton, Kramer, and Whitford was back together after change in July 1979.
1984: Back in the Saddle Tour
In 1984, Aerosmith embarked on a reunion tour called the Back in the Saddle Tour, which led to the live album Classics Live II.
1985: Release of "Done with Mirrors"
In 1985, Aerosmith released the album Done with Mirrors. While the album did receive some positive reviews, it only went gold and failed to produce a hit single or generate any widespread interest.
1986: Touring in Support of Done with Mirrors
In 1986, Aerosmith became a popular concert attraction once again, touring in support of Done with Mirrors.
1986: Collaboration on "Walk This Way" with Run-D.M.C.
In 1986, Aerosmith collaborated with Run-D.M.C. on a cover of "Walk This Way", blending rock and roll with hip hop. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and resurrected Aerosmith's career.
1986: Drug Rehabilitation and "Walk This Way" Remake
In 1986, Steven Tyler completed drug rehabilitation, marking a turning point. Aerosmith rose to prominence again when Tyler and Joe Perry joined Run-DMC for a remake of "Walk This Way", which became a Top 5 hit.
August 1987: Release of "Permanent Vacation"
In August 1987, Aerosmith released "Permanent Vacation", which became a major hit, selling 5 million copies in the US, and the band's first sober album.
September 1989: Release of Aerosmith's Album Pump
In September 1989, Aerosmith released "Pump", which featured several hit singles and re-established the band as a serious musical force. The album was a critical and commercial success, selling 7 million copies and achieving four-star ratings.
February 21, 1990: Aerosmith's Appearance on Saturday Night Live
On February 21, 1990, Aerosmith appeared in a "Wayne's World" sketch on Saturday Night Live, where they debated the fall of communism and the Soviet Union. They also performed their recent hits "Janie's Got a Gun" and "Monkey on My Back".
August 11, 1990: Aerosmith's Performance on MTV Unplugged
On August 11, 1990, Aerosmith's performance on MTV's Unplugged aired.
1990: Pump ranked as fourth-bestselling album and Aerosmith wins Grammy
In 1990, Aerosmith's album "Pump" ranked as the fourth-bestselling album of the year. Additionally, the band won its first Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for the song "Janie's Got a Gun". The band also embarked on the 12-month Pump Tour for most of 1990.
1993: Release of Get a Grip
In 1993, Aerosmith's "Get a Grip" album was released, debuting at number 1 and selling 7 million copies in two and a half years. The first singles were "Livin' on the Edge" and "Eat the Rich".
1994: Grammy Award for Livin' on the Edge
In 1994, Aerosmith won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Livin' on the Edge" from the album Get a Grip.
1994: "Night in the Ruts" Certified Platinum
In 1994, the album "Night in the Ruts" by Aerosmith was certified platinum.
March 1997: Release of Nine Lives
In March 1997, Aerosmith released their album "Nine Lives". The album had a long chart life and sold double platinum in the United States.
1998: Release of "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
In 1998, Aerosmith released the single "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing", which became their first and only number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining at the top for four weeks. The song was written by Diane Warren for the movie Armageddon.
1999: Grammy Award for Pink
In 1999, Aerosmith won their fourth Grammy Award for the song "Pink" in the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category.
1999: Nomination for the Academy Award for "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
In 1999, Aerosmith's song "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was nominated for an Academy Award.
March 2001: Release of Just Push Play and Induction to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In March 2001, Aerosmith released their 13th studio album, "Just Push Play", and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later that month.
2002: VH1 Behind the Music special and mtvICON Award
In 2002, Aerosmith ended the Just Push Play tour and recorded segments for their Behind the Music special on VH1. Also in 2002, MTV honored Aerosmith with their mtvICON award.
2004: Release of Honkin' on Bobo
In 2004, Aerosmith released their blues album "Honkin' on Bobo", a return to the band's roots.
October 2005: Release of Rockin' the Joint and tour
In October 2005, Aerosmith released a CD/DVD called "Rockin' the Joint", and began the Rockin' the Joint Tour on October 30 with Lenny Kravitz.
March 22, 2006: Cancellation of Rockin' the Joint Tour due to Steven Tyler's Throat Surgery
On March 22, 2006, Aerosmith announced that Steven Tyler needed throat surgery, and the remaining dates on the Rockin' the Joint Tour were canceled.
May 20, 2006: Aerosmith Enters Studio After Throat Surgery
On May 20, 2006, Steven Tyler and the rest of Aerosmith entered the studio to begin work on their new album following Tyler's successful throat surgery.
2006: Performance with Boston Pops Orchestra and Route of All Evil Tour Announcement
In 2006, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry performed with the Boston Pops Orchestra for their annual July 4th concert, marking Tyler's first major performance since his throat surgery. Around this time, Aerosmith also announced the Route of All Evil Tour with Mötley Crüe.
2006: First Public Performance After Throat Surgery
In 2006, Steven Tyler's first public performance after throat surgery was July 3–4 with Joe Perry at the Hatch Shell in Boston, with the Boston Pops Orchestra.
September 15, 2007: Launch of Dirico Motorcycles
On September 15, 2007, Steven Tyler announced the launch of Dirico Motorcycles, which he designed in collaboration with Mark Dirico.
July 18, 2008: Tyler Appears with Billy Joel at Shea Stadium
On July 18, 2008, Steven Tyler appeared with Billy Joel at Shea Stadium and sang lead vocals on "Walk This Way" backed by Joel's band.
August 2008: Tyler's Autobiography Deal and Performance with Chris Botti
In August 2008, HarperCollins won an auction to publish Steven Tyler's autobiography. That same month, Tyler performed with trumpeter Chris Botti in Boston.
December 12, 2008: Surprise appearance with Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Nassau Coliseum
On December 12, 2008, Steven Tyler made a surprise appearance at the Trans-Siberian Orchestra concerts at Nassau Coliseum.
December 13, 2008: Collaboration with Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Izod Center
On December 13, 2008, Steven Tyler collaborated with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on "Dream On" and "Sweet Emotion" at the Izod Center.
March 2009: Release of Chris Botti In Boston CD/DVD
In March 2009, the concert Steven Tyler performed with Chris Botti in Boston was released as a CD/DVD, Chris Botti In Boston.
November 9, 2009: Media Reports of Tyler's Lack of Contact with Aerosmith
On November 9, 2009, the media reported that Steven Tyler had no contact with the other members of Aerosmith and that they were unsure if he was still in the band.
November 10, 2009: Joe Perry Confirms Tyler's Departure, Tyler Denies Quitting
On November 10, 2009, Joe Perry confirmed that Steven Tyler had quit Aerosmith to pursue a solo career. Later that day, Tyler joined the Joe Perry Project onstage and performed "Walk This Way," assuring the crowd he was "not quitting Aerosmith."
September 16, 2010: Tyler Announces First Solo Project
On September 16, 2010, Steven Tyler announced that he would have his first solo project. He wrote "Love Lives", a theme song for the Japanese sci-fi movie Space Battleship Yamato.
September 22, 2010: Tyler Joins American Idol as Judge
On September 22, 2010, Fox confirmed that Steven Tyler would replace Simon Cowell as a judge for the tenth season of American Idol.
January 19, 2011: Tyler's Debut as American Idol Judge
On January 19, 2011, Steven Tyler made his debut appearance as a judge on American Idol during the premiere of the show's 10th season.
April 2, 2011: Tyler Presents Award at Kids' Choice Awards
On April 2, 2011, Steven Tyler presented an award at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards.
May 3, 2011: Release of Tyler's Autobiography
On May 3, 2011, Steven Tyler released his autobiography "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?", which reached number two on The New York Times Best Seller List.
January 22, 2012: Tyler Sings National Anthem at AFC Championship Game
On January 22, 2012, Steven Tyler sang the National Anthem at the AFC Championship Game.
March 11, 2012: Aerosmith on 60 Minutes
On March 11, 2012, a special about Aerosmith aired on 60 Minutes, highlighting the contentious relationships in the band.
March 26, 2012: Announcement of Global Warming Tour
On March 26, 2012, Aerosmith announced their "Global Warming Tour" with dates in many major North American cities.
July 12, 2012: Tyler Leaves American Idol
On July 12, 2012, Steven Tyler announced that he would be leaving American Idol after two seasons, citing his issues with his bandmates as the primary reason.
November 6, 2012: Release of Music from Another Dimension!
On November 6, 2012, Aerosmith's new album "Music from Another Dimension!" was released.
January 21, 2013: Release of "Can't Stop Lovin' You" as Single
On January 21, 2013, Aerosmith released "Can't Stop Lovin' You" (featuring Carrie Underwood) as the fourth single from Music from Another Dimension!.
February 8, 2013: Steven Tyler Act Cleared Through Judiciary Committee
On February 8, 2013, the Steven Tyler Act (Hawaii Senate Bill 465), aimed at protecting the privacy of public figures, was cleared through the Judiciary Committee.
May 2013: Aerosmith Extended Global Warming Tour
In 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, and the band's first-ever performances in the latter three countries.
June 28, 2014: Aerosmith Performs on Global Warming Tour
On June 28, 2014, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith concluded a series of 15 shows in Europe as part of the Global Warming Tour.
March 31, 2015: Tyler Announces Solo Country Album
On March 31, 2015, Steven Tyler announced that he was working on his first solo country album, marking a significant step in his solo career.
December 2015: Aerosmith Farewell Tour Discussions Begin
Starting in December 2015, Steven Tyler and his Aerosmith bandmates began discussing the possibility of a farewell or "wind-down" tour.
2015: Tyler Launches Janie's Fund
In 2015, Steven Tyler launched Janie's Fund, named after Aerosmith's 1989 track "Janie's Got a Gun", to provide protection and counseling for young female victims of abuse. Since then, he has helped raise over $2.4 million for the organization.
January 2016: Release of 'Red, White & You'
In January 2016, Steven Tyler released 'Red, White & You' as the second single from his upcoming solo album.
June 2016: Release of 'We're All Somebody from Somewhere' (Single)
In June 2016, Steven Tyler released the title track 'We're All Somebody from Somewhere' as the third single from his solo album.
July 15, 2016: Release of 'We're All Somebody from Somewhere'
On July 15, 2016, Steven Tyler's solo album, 'We're All Somebody from Somewhere' was released, marking a significant moment in his solo career.
October 2016: Aerosmith's Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Tour in Latin America
In October 2016, Steven Tyler rejoined Aerosmith for a nine-date tour of Latin America, called the Rock 'N' Roll Rumble Tour.
2016: Release of Debut Solo Album
In 2016, Steven Tyler released his debut solo album, We're All Somebody from Somewhere, a country rock album that included the single "Love Is Your Name".
October 2017: Aerosmith Performs in South America
In October 2017, Steven Tyler and Aerosmith played in South America as part of their "farewell" tour.
2017: Janie's House Established
In 2017, Janie's House was established in Atlanta, offering shelter for victims of abuse or neglect, with space for 30 live-in clients and 24-hour medical facilities available.
August 2019: Performances at Festivals and MGM Venues
In August 2019, Aerosmith, including Steven Tyler, performed at a festival in Minnesota and played nine shows at three MGM venues in Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
March 2022: Return of the Deuces Are Wild Residency
In March 2022, Aerosmith announced the return of the Deuces Are Wild residency, which was set to begin in June.
September 2023: Tyler Suffers Vocal Injury
In September 2023, Steven Tyler suffered a vocal injury during an Aerosmith concert during their farewell tour.
August 2024: Aerosmith Announces Retirement from Touring
In August 2024, Aerosmith announced the band's retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler being unable to fully recover from vocal cord injuries and a fractured larynx sustained during a September 2023 concert.
August 2024: Aerosmith Cancels Farewell Tour
In August 2024, Aerosmith was forced to cancel their farewell tour after it was determined that Steven Tyler could not sufficiently recover from a vocal injury he sustained in September 2023, leading to their retirement from touring.
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