Rumors that the band Aerosmith is looking to replace legendary frontman Steven Tyler have prompted Tyler -- who is currently in rehab -- to consider suing the band.
The legal tizzy was stoked Friday by celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, who quoted Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry saying the band would like to find a temporary replacement for Tyler while he recovers not only from his addiction to pain killers, but also from a frightening plunge off the stage in August.
Rumored potential replacements include Billy Idol, Chris Cornell, Paul Rodgers and Lenny Kravitz.
Last week, Tyler's attorney, Skip Miller, sent a strongly worded letter to band manager Howard Kaufman.
"We reserve all of our legal rights and remedies in this matter, including, without limitation, pursuing legal action for damages and other appropriate relief," the letter says, according to Billboard.com.
Speaking with Billboard, Miller added,
"Steven is Aerosmith, along with the others. He's the guy the public knows. He's the singer. I'm blown away that the current manager would even suggest something like (replacing him)."
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Steven Tyler's Lawyer to Aerosmith: Don't Even Think About Replacing Him
Rob Kuznia -- HispanicBusiness.com
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aeroforever
2/1/2010 10:25:08 PM PST
I've been rocking with aerosmith from the beginning and there's no way that they could hope to compare to themselves without the demon of screamin. He is Aerosmith! Nothing compares to him, even on his worst days. "Life's a journey, not a destination, and they alll signed up for the journey, so they need to tie a knot and get a grip because Tlyer will be "Back in the saddle " again. Hey, you don't abandon your friends at signs of trouble., I love he group, but Tyler is the frontman and the showmanship of the group, NOBODY can replace that.
Aeroforever
nikitabrownstone
2/1/2010 8:33:53 PM PST
I can understand both sides, but what is more important to the band, a replacement or Steve Tyler? There should be no arguement about it. His recovery is important but so is his feelings and opinion in the matter. Obviously, that is not something he wants to happen, right? That is, basically, HIS band... like stated in the article, Steven Tyler is AEROSMITH. What is Poison without Bret Michaels? Skid Row sucks without Sabastian Bach.... you get the point.
There is my 2cents worth... just my thought for the moment.
That is my instant gratification for the day.
Thank you!
I'd like to give a shout out for Ken Glidewell better known as Mr.K for WEBN cincinnati!
I'll always remember you.
ilovesteventyler
2/1/2010 6:30:45 PM PST
Joe Perry seems to have forgotten about his knee situation. Steven didn't try to replace him then. That backstabber deserves a law suit. Steven rocks!
