Steven Tyler Quits Aerosmith

After 4 decades of fronting Aerosmith, Steven Tyler has abruptly left the band after a year full of band tensions, illness and injuries as well as lackluster ticket sales.

The band finally reached their breaking point on stage in front of a crowd of 50,000 in Abu Dhabi on November 1st. After the gig Tyler took to the internet to post his decision to quit the Boston based group.

"Steven quit as far as I can tell," guitarist Joe Perry said. "I don't know for how long, indefinitely, or whatever."

"Nobody could replace Steven or imitate him - he's one of a kind, " rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford said in a recent interview. "But if somebody was willing to do it and the chemistry was right, why not?"

Perry took to his twitter account to reassure fans that Aerosmith would carry on without Tyler. "Aerosmith is positively looking for a new singer to work with. You just can't take 40 years of experience and throw it in the bin!"

Tyler, who has been working on a solo album, told Uncut the album will "be something Steven Tyler: working on the brand of myself - Brand Tyler."

Tensions had been rising within the band between Tyler and Perry over the past 4 years. While Perry wanted to return the band to their blues roots like "Walk This Way", Tyler wanted to take Aerosmith to the more polished pop rock sound of "Jaded" and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing".

It's hard to pick sides in this fight. While Tyler's choice of songs sold well, many fans and critics disregarded the band's efforts. "Girls of Summer" is by far the worst Aerosmith song ever made - and that is what Tyler wants it.

However Perry's choice hasn't met with much success either. The band's 2004 blues cover album Honkin' on Bobo barely went gold (which is a flop for a band that has over 11 platinum records).

Regardless, it is sad to see a band this legendary have in fighting simply because egos are too big. But that is rock n roll I suppose.