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Steven Tyler Calls Chris Robinson in Funny Clip for Aerosmith’s Farewell Tour

Steven Tyler doesn’t seem sold on calling Aerosmith’s farewell tour “Peace Out!”. So, what’s a frontman to do? Apparently, you call another famous frontman on a special phone and ask…

Steven Tyler and Chris Robinson
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Steven Tyler doesn't seem sold on calling Aerosmith's farewell tour "Peace Out!". So, what's a frontman to do? Apparently, you call another famous frontman on a special phone and ask his opinion.

This whole dilemma plays out in a new promotional video for Aerosmith's farewell tour. In the video below, a golden-winged phone is dropped at the doorstep belonging to Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson.

He answers the phone, and Tyler is on the other end of the line going on and on about different tour name ideas. Some of those ideas include the following: Wings Across America, Trial and Terror, Aero-Swiss Family Robinson and The Donkey's Grundle.

Eventually, the Demon of Screamin' says, "I need to hear you come up with a few! There's a f-cking writers' strike! You expect me to come up with all of these on my own?!"

The Black Crowes are joining Aerosmith on their farewell tour as special guests. The tour kicks off on September 2 in Philadelphia and is currently set to end on January, 26, 2024 in Montreal. Tickets are on sale now with full ticket details available at Aerosmith.com. A full list of dates is below.

Aerosmith - 2023-24 Farewell Tour Dates

9/02 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center
9/06 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena
9/09 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena
9/12 - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena
9/15 - Chicago, IL - United Center
9/18 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena
9/21 - Cleveland, OH - Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
9/24 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
9/27 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena
10/11 - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena
10/14 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena
10/17 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center
10/20 - Sunrise, FL - FLA Live Arena
10/23 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
10/26 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center
10/29 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
11/01 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Arena
11/04 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
11/07 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
11/10 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center
11/13 - St Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
11/16 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center
11/19 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena
11/22 - Salt Lake City, UT - Vivint Arena
11/25 - Portland, OR - Moda Center
11/28 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena
12/01 - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center
12/04 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center
12/07 - Los Angeles, CA - The Kia Forum
12/10 - Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center
12/28 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
12/31 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
1/04/24 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Arena
1/07/24 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center
1/10/24 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
1/13/24 - Knoxville, TN - Thompson-Boling Arena
1/16/24 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center
1/19/24 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
1/23/24 - Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center
1/26/24 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre

Steven Tyler is many things: One of the greatest frontmen of all time, a poet and, it bears mentioning, one of the wackiest dudes to ever walk the Earth. All of that combined is what makes the Demon of Screamin' so iconic and so beloved.

With that in mind, it also makes the recent news of Aerosmith having to retire from touring all the more of a gut-punch.

On August 2, the band issued a statement announcing the cancelation of their farewell tour. The band issued the following statement:

"It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history. 

It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours.  In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives. 

We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing.  As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other.  He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.  We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision - as a band of brothers - to retire from the touring stage.

We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you - the best fans on planet Earth.  Play our music loud, now and always.  Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true."

It's devastating that Aerosmith won't be able to go out on their own terms. They more than deserved that after being active for over 50 years. While they may not have gotten the ending they wanted, there will always be the music. In the case of Tyler, there will also be his wacky one-liners. Here's a look back on ten quotes attributed to the Aerosmith frontman ranging from hilarious to poignant and everywhere in between.

"The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those that got there first."

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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Steven Tyler performs onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)


"The crows may crow, but the hens deliver the goods."

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - MARCH 11: Musician Steven Tyler arrives at the John Varvatos 9th Annual Stuart House Benefit presented by Chrysler and Hasbro held at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 11, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for John Varvatos)


"Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windshield."

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: Musician Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs onstage during the John Varvatos 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit presented by Chrysler, Kids Tent by Hasbro Studios, at John Varvatos Los Angeles on March 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for John Varvatos)


"I may be a monster, but I’m a sensitive monster…"

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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 22: Singer Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs onstage during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)


"Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us."

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - NOVEMBER 10: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Steven Tyler performs and speaks with clients of Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center to provide the powerful, inspirational message of recovery through music with longtime friend, singer/songwriter, Richie Supa on November 10, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Recovery Unplugged)


"Seems like the light at the end of the tunnel may by you."

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CENTURY CITY, CA - MAY 02: Musician Steven Tyler attends the 21st annual Race to Erase MS at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 2, 2014 in Century City, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Race to Erase MS)


"Songwriting is a bitch, and then it has puppies."

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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Recording artist Steven Tyler of Aerosmith attends the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)


"They've been stepping on my toes for years. It's just a reason to get new boots."

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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: Steven Tyler performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza on June 24, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)


"Love may be the best driving wheel, but anger is a pretty good second."

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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 10: Steven Tyler performs onstage at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV on March 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)


"Life is short. Break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that makes you smile."

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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 10: Steven Tyler performs onstage at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV on March 10, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night)

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights