Aerosmith

[RIJIMMY]

I watched a documentary once of their latter years ( late 80's early 90's). they were in the studio with some big time producer, you'd recognize his name. He was basically giving them the " I dont hear a hit single" speech and they were all following his lead. I thought it was sad that one of the leading bands in 70s hard rock was taking this approach. This was the same time Metallica was playing to sold out crowds, playing 12 minute tunes and basically had limited airplay. I really felt Aerosmith sold out, it was pretty sad watching them in the studio.
I think they have some classic songs and those songs will stand the test of time for decades. I have a massive cd collection of 70-80s hard rock and dont own one of their cds. I had lots of friends into them but they never really did it for me. I guess their biggest contribution to my life is producing the hot elf chick in Lord of the Rings......

[The Dad Fisherman]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

I really felt Aerosmith sold out, ...

Ain't too many that don't.....I doubt there's more than a handful of R&R HOF Inductees that don't have a car commercial

[chrisjoe13]

The real question is:

Do you say Aerosmith or Arrowsmith?

[RIJIMMY]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Ain't too many that don't.....I doubt there's more than a handful of R&R HOF Inductees that don't have a car commercial

Im not so sure I agree. AC/DC hasnt changed their style in almost 40yrs. I dont think Zeppelin did. Doors? Hendrix? Ramones? Because their tunes are used in commercials, movies, video games, etc, I dont think it alters their image to me. The songs came first, the commercialism later.
Aerosmith came of age in the time of album rock. People bought LPs, not singles. They then turned into Poison wannabes. I think they would have been just as succesful if they stuck to their roots. Most bands sell out at the beggining to make a name for themselves, Aerosmith sold out when they were legends. Seems weird. They're also in their 60s and look in the 20s so it may just be an ego/image thing. I dont fault bands that change with the times or alter their style. Not a fan of hit chasers.
Use an Aerosmith influenced band as an example - Guns and Roses. Hugely popular but most songs were pretty long, lyrics radio stations wouldnt play. I appreciate that. Just my 2 cents.