Aerosmith: This Is Not The End. 

Beautiful parting words by Aerosmith. They've been part of the soundtrack of my life since 1973.

I've seen over 50 Aerosmith shows. Last in Philly for Peace Out, we knew immediately something was off with Steven (rumor has it was strep throat). We'd seen them many times recently for Deuces are Wild, and he was on point then. I feel like I've spent my whole life following Aerosmith, from a teenager until now, when I'm 60. No way Steven is disciplined enough, or lame enough, to lip synch a show. Bravo Aerosmith.

One of our favourite episodes you’ve done. Massive fans of Aerosmith here and, agreed, Pump is one of the greatest 💿 of all time. (9 Lives grossly underrated)

Sad……but we still have….The Darkness 👍

I'm a black dude an Joe Perry is the reason I picked up the guitar. 6 months later I was in a band. 20 years later I'm still close with the guys in my first band.

It is a skill of its own, to know when to quit things, on top, with a great legacy behind you.

First concert I ever went to was Aerosmith at Wembley Stadium. Supported by Black Crowes, Stereophonics and Lenny Kravitz! What a day that was.

Thank you, Aerosmith, for so many years of such good music.

Stephen Tyler also has chronic back issues. He was playing in my area and was in a store for medical appliances purchasing a back brace. This was at least 10 years ago. Plus absolutely singing for 50 years has got to do a number on your voice no matter what vocal exercises you do. Stephen has such a unique voice, such range, and we are lucky we have many great recordings of them on tour to watch. Beautiful tribute Justin and I always love stories of when you meet your hero’s and they actually live up to being kind people. ❤

Steven Tyler's voice and talent is one of God's greatest gifts to Rock music.

Agree about Nine Lives - a real rocker in my book after the return with Permanent Vacation. Pump had a lot of hits but 9 Lives always seemed more like earlier Aerosmith to me. Seen them 7-8 times over the decades. Will always be my favorite band. But it was cool to watch this because I was at that show at the Fox ! Someone said Tyler was their at the time, and I thought, no way. But there he was. Very cool!!

Thanks so much for this wonderful tribute. I remember seeing Aerosmith at the Toxic Twin Towers Ball in June 1999 - the thrill of that day I'll never forget; so many great memories. Peace out! xoxo

My first show was Aerosmith. They played on a flatbed truck in Fall River, Massachusetts. 1971, I think.

Devastating...but a classy exit. Thanks for sharing your memories, Justin! That's very cool that he reached out to you like that. Best wishes for a complete recovery Mr. Tyler!

Sad that I won't be able to see the Farewell show. We had great seats too. I consider myself lucky to have seen them live twice. Once on Pump and 2nd time on Just Push Play tour. Both were really good shows, so no complaints. Dream On fellow fans

Great video. Aerosmith is one of the defining bands in rock history. I have had the chance to see them several times and had tickets to see them on this tour. I'm glad to hear this isn't the end of the band, just the touring part. Loved hearing about your experiences with Steven.

It's a real mourning feeling. Even though he's not gone, a great part of our lives just died. Seeing Aerosmith live wasn't just a concert to blow off some steam from the real world stress, it was an actual experience that I'm SO THANKFUL to have had 6 times in my life. They never, EVER, let me down live. They have ALWAYS nailed it. Specially Mr. Steven Tyler. He's a mad powerhouse, and if you got to see him do his magic front row, on the barricade, you KNOW what I'm talking about. He was always different from the others and it's such a shame they had to call it quits like that. Aerosmith deserved a big send off, at a packed stadium in Boston, and go off with a bang for one last standing ovation. But life's not fair. Thank you Aerosmith for the AMAZING gigs! Thank you for records like rocks, toys, draw the line (my favorite!), pump, get a grip, nine lives, honkin' on bobo (this record sounds BRILLIANT!)... Thanks for rocking hard and for REAL for as long as you could!

Saw them at Wembley, the Twin Towers ball. I was 14, they were outstanding

It was summer camp 1983 or 84 when my friend smuggled his cassette player to me, after 'lights out', which contained his copy of Toys In The Attic. I listened through the headphones - in the darkness (HA!) - and was forever changed. Bought "Live..Bootleg" on LP later that summer, played it, studied the artwork and liner notes until it fell apart. They had been 'broken-up' at the time but I read everything I could find about them and devoured their entire catalog up to that point. Fast forward to late 1985 when I was browsing the Aerosmith section at the record store only to find a brand new album - a copy of 'Done with Mirrors'. What's this??!, I thought? The album cover was all printed backwards but I quickly figured out it was an Aerosmith album I'd never seen before. I spent the rest of my life savings (I was was 15 at the time) on it and brought it home. It felt like finding gold or unknown treasure. Early that next year -Mar 16, 1986- I was beyond elated when I attended my very first parent-free-non-chaperoned concert in Springfield, Massachusetts to see the mighty, reformed Aerosmith. It's a show forever etched in my memory. I've met all of them, apart from Steven Tyler over the years since, and have seen them countless times since that first show. I was hoping to see them one last time.... but I am happy to see what I have seen and heard what I've heard. Thank you boys.

So happy that I saw them live once, AMAZING!❤

Aerosmith was my first concert in 1978. The support band was AC/DC. The tickets were $7.25 with a 50 cent service charge that pissed my 13 year old self off to no end. One of the few bands I have seen recently that still blow me away. My favorite Aerosmith song is Seasons of Wither. There's your deep cut.

Nine Lives.. I fully agree, a great Album, too often overlooked.

I am so proud of the band, standing by their brother Steven Tyler! To retire. Such Integrity from his brothers. And such courage. No one can fill his boots. There is only one STEVEN TYLER! ❤️❤️❤️🔮🔮🤟🤟

I agree that Aerosmith's words & heart were classy. I've been a fan since I was a kid. Steven Tyler is a showman of great renown, just like Mercury. His pipes though! So sad to lose such a gift or at least have them so damaged as to not be able to handle the rigors of touring. To go from those heights, to...this, must be so hard for him. I'm sure it's of little consolation to him but at least he had SO MANY years of glory. He's earned his place & has nothing to prove. He can retire but I suspect he's not ready to let go of that part of his life yet. It's perfectly understandable. Well done as always Justin!

Was lucky enough to see them 10 years ago and they were already old..who haven't seen them, you would not believe his voice and performance of that legends. The sound teared the skin out of my face. They gave their all. I will never forget them. What an honor to receive such compliments from Steven, Justin;)

I so appreciate your appreciation for one of the greatest band ever. I agree, Steven handled the initial injury with class, and is a class act all around. Aerosmith will always kick ass, touring or not. I never got the chance to see them live, and I now never will. It breaks my heart, but I want Steven Tyler to be healthy and happy. This was a wonderful video Justin. I love hearing about your personal connection with the band. LONG LIVE AEROSMITH.

AEROSMITH has been a huge part of my life, I made sure that my twin daughters first concert experience was AEROSMITH! Tyler will always be the #1 Front man of ALL TIME!!!

Thank you for your parting words and care. Will miss them more than words can express. So grateful for so many years of excellent rock and roll.

Great story about your meeting Steven Tyler. That is awesome his offering you his cell number for support. Sad they won't be touring anymore.

Nicely done tribute, Justin. Aerosmith was my first ever rock and roll concert way back in 1980 here in Cleveland at the Richfield Coliseum.

Drove across Canada almost 20yrs ago and we didn't have many CDs with us but Pump was one of them so we had 5 weeks of exploring Canada to the soundtrack of Aerosmith. My 7 year old has been listening to my early Aerosmith CDs recently - Rocks, Toys in the Attic. I think I love the early stuff the most.

I've seen them live at their best and at their worst. Both were memorable and a good time .

Peace.. A wonderful heartfelt tribute to a phenomenal band

I'm gutted as I've been a fan for ages but never got to see them live. Glad to see you giving Nine Lives some love, feel that album often gets overlooked.

I gave your channel a thumbs 👍 up, and I subscribed to your channel 😀 Love ❤️ Aerosmith; they will never be forgotten ❤️ 2024.

Permanent Vacation is also the first Aerosmith album i got, i got it on cassette back then, i knew who they were before but i really jumped on the bandwagon in '87, i was 14 at the time. It was also my firts ever concert, january 4th 1990, on the Pump Tour, Skid Row was the opening band. I still have the ''souvenir'' of seeing Steven spinning with the strob light on him at the start of the show with one of my all-time favorite Aerosmith song ever, My Heart's Done Time. I'm sad but at the same time thankful for all the band have done, i had the chance to see them 4 times and we still have the music for the rest of our lives.

Heartbreaking for Aerosmith and of course wishing Steven best wishes on his recovery…but I am reminded of your voice and how you lay it all out for us..please please take care of yourself

Thanks, I was wondering what the 'no more tours' was about. Sad news for Steven @steventyler hopefully he'll regain his full health even if he retires, nothing wrong in that ...happy Sunday to you 😊

Justin, thank you for such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to Steven and Aerosmith. As a member of the "Blue Army", they have been a big part of my life for many decades. My username here is from one of their songs. My first concert was Aerosmith, and I have been to many Aerosmith shows since then. Thank you for sharing the video and photos from when Aerosmith and The Darkness met. The torch for best touring vocalist and frontman is now passed to you, Justin.

First saw them live in Birmingham 1993 for the Get a Grip tour. They opened with Eat the Rich, playing behind a black and white striped curtain and only their shadows could be seen. When the curtai dropped, my friend and I screamed so loud, finally seeing our heroes and a core memory was created. Thanks Aerosmith ❤ Agree, Pump is a timless and awesome record. Going to listen to it now 🎉

Aerosmith are one of the great bands of my youth. Walk this Way was my introduction when it was first on Top of The Pops. Just awesome. Over three decades later my kids often request Aerosmith when we're driving.

Aerosmith is my all time favorite band. This breaks my heart.

I am not losing my faith, i cannot believe i finally was going to see you guys for the first time!!!!...I am colombian, i have not had the opportunity to see you guys until now... I sing to my son frequently "you are my angel"...he is 8 years old, he loves you guys and he was going too!!!! ... I really pray for his recovery... with the hope to see you singing and all the band at least one more time. You are the best!!!

Hey Justin. Thank you for your performance in Wacken. You guys fucking rule. I had so much fun. Your brother is a freaking machine on the guitar. Hope to see you again soon. I love you.

Lovely tribute, Justin!! Classy as always! ❤

Have a great day Justin!🎸

Great video Justin. Very touching. I think thats awesome that he came to your shoe and all of that stuff he said about you and then giving you his number. Shows just what kind of person he is. Unfortunately i never got to see them perform.

Love Aerosmith. Toys, Rocks and Draw The Line my tops.

You're such a trooper Mr H. Always on the go, what a star 🌟

Sad, but Aerosmith’s contribution to rock will reverberate for centuries. I will always be grateful for their creativity, style and fun. Get well soon, Steven Tyler 🖤🎶🙏

It is a sad moment. Like everyone else with good taste, I love Aerosmith. They were one of my first proper rock bands. Saw them quite a few times and it was always a fantastic show.

I started listening to Aerosmith in 1983 and loved Done with Mirrors in 1985 and 1987 permanent vacation was released and by 1988 I went to see Aerosmith for the first time at Maple leaf gardens and loved how they shot into the sky like a shooting star to fame and Think the pump album was truly a masterpiece and I saw that tour twice and get a grip was another great album and Nine lives was very hard rock and straight forward in your face and seems like a well polished done with mirrors albumand a hard rocking album and I was gonna see that tour and had tickets but the show was canceled as Steven I think fell off the stage and was hurt and they never did a make up date. Music from another dimension was one album I could never get into as it seemed kinda odd. But who cares as I love Aerosmith and will miss them.

Justin...off topic but I just had to say your hair is awesome!! OMG you look SO GOOD....your cut & color totally suit you.Totally rocks!! You look so young!!

I was surprised hearing the news that Aerosmith decided to end it all. They have played a colossal role since I was a teenager :(

Thank you Justin for your open and passionate admiration of one of the greatest bands ever.

Thanks for your words dear Justin ❤‍🔥 I was moved.... It would be very cool if you guys would play an Aerosmith song live! Hope to see you again soon! Kisses from Italy

Love Aerosmith. I’m glad the band is standing by Steven. I was going to see him on my birthday first time. Thank you Steven Tyler for retiring, your health is more important to your fans than anything. Thank you for all the memories.

That's simply tragic! Never have seen them live. Shame, that!

Great Episode. Thank you!

Anyone else have to rewind, pick up their guitar and fill in the intro? Aerosmith have given so much, they deserve to call it a day for the road. Sad to see none the less. Everyone has an Aerosmith moment in their lives. Helluva band. 🤟❤️🤟

Really sad news but also lots of respect for the decision. Aerosmith is a big part of the soundtrack of my youth and my favourite heartbreak song will be "Crazy" forever.

Justin Fucking Hawkins Rides Againnnnn!!! Dream on Dream On!! 🎸🎶🎶🎶

Love this video. I was a big fan as a teenager in the 1990s. I had all the CDs and the VHS that I watched every day and was considered weird for it. I was lucky to see them play live.

The first Aerosmith album I got was in 1997, when I was 14 years old. Then I went to their 1970's albums and I just fell in love. Aerosmith is amazing, over 50 years with the same 5 guys (we don't talk about the early 80's hehe), it was just meant to be. Thank you Aerosmith!

Never got to see them live,myself and the wife are big fans and promised ourselves we'd go see them next European tour.... Sad news....

I'm a fan of their 70s era as well. They were certainly part of the soundtrack of my 70s childhood and beyond. So glad I saw them on the Just Push Play tour in 2001. The Cult were the openers. Fantastic concert shortly after 9/11 here in the States. No More No More, Aerosmith. Tis a shame. Farewell gents!

I'm right there with you, Aerosmith is an awesome band, brilliant stuff. They were my favorite as a young lad, I still love them and listen to them all the time.

The very first album that I ever got was "Rocks", the first concert that I have saw was Aerosmith on the Live! Bootleg Tour, the last concert that I saw was Aerosmith at UBS in Elmont, 9/9/23. It's been a good run.

I first saw Aerosmith during the 'Draw the Line' tour in 1977 and had tickets for their final concert in Montreal, before the cancellation. Thank you for the lifetime of music.

I was lucky enough to see Aerosmith live three times - unforgettable shows and Steven was perfection each time. At the least, we'll likely still get new albums! It's not over yet!

When they did their comeback, in the eighties, they opened for everyone big who played in LA, so I saw them 5 times. The coolest was at the Greek Theatre; they were headlining. While “Pump” had some polished hits, I love the grittier sounds of “Lord of the Thighs,” “Uncle Salty,” and their cover of “Train Kept A Rollin’”. “Dream On” is beautiful.

Dream on was a lullaby I fell asleep to every night for a long time, on cassette tape.

Saw Aerosmith headline Download in 2017 for the first & only time. They did ‘Seasons of Wither’ & Steven sang & dedicated Dream On to the victims of the terror attacks at the time. They were & are a class act. I’ll miss them, like many others will ❤

My first hard rock tapes I acquired at age 11. Live Evil and Permanent Vacation.

Sweet memories, saw Aerosmith in the Olympiahalle in Munich. Fantastic show. Googled it, the books say it happened in the last century, on June 16th 1999. OMG, that's a silver wedding ago. 😂🫣🤓 I'm actually a bit sad, there is no chance for a repetition any longer... 😢

Aerosmith is Unequivocally and without debate one of the most kick ass rock bands in history. Unfortunately, we all grow old and lose the ability to do a lot of the things we were once talented at. On the bright side, all the members of the band are still on the planet and the music they made will go on forever. For the record, early Aerosmith was the "BEST" Aerosmith!

I'm woman enough to say it, I cried when the news broke about the canceled tour. They are my favorite band of all time! I've seen them so many times. Steven Tyler grabbed my hand during "Livin' on the Edge" in Columbia SC when I was a Senior in High School. Talk about a beautiful moment for a quiet nerd like me. I will miss seeing them live, but I appreciate the wonder run that they have had, and all of the sweet tunes! Night in the Ruts is probably my favorite album, it's all deep cuts. Thanks for talking about this. I wondered if you would. Edited to add: I kinda felt like something was off when Chris Robinson was on Rogan and didn't mention the tour.

My little bitty claim to fame, I spent a whole day with them on a photoshoot when they were about to release Pump. Every one of them, but especially Steven were so nice, gracious, funny, patient (to be at a shoot all day) - such a great memory. It's such a loss.

It is a sad day for sure. Have loved the band since Pump was released. Managed to see them on the nine lives tour. Legends 😢

I was at the Atlanta show! Excellent night.

Man u guys have had a whole generation of legendary shows to enjoy, phenomenal times you went through. I'm a 32 year old iranian who fell in love with the electric guitar at 14, started learning at 18, and I've had many shows and gigs until now for almost a decade AND STILL haven't been to a single rock concert or anything in my entire life!! Be grateful for your freedom and beautiful pleasures in music. It's crazy to think that it took me 15 years to get here musically, but I will probably never enjoy a decent show from any of these legends the way things are going! 🥲 I apologize for my irrelevant comment, i just got a bit emotional

Permanent vacation was one of those albums you could enjoy and sing with from beginning to end. Absolute excellence throughout.

9 Lives was my first anticipated new Aerosmith album after becoming fan - it will always be my favourite... Still got my copy with the banned cover

I love Aerosmith they are world class singers especially Steve Tyler I hope his voice comes back so he can at least sing. I would love to meet him in person. I love him so🩷🩷💋Hilda ross

Much Love to you Justin and thank you for still continuing to inform us on all things rock much love many blessings and maybe we can do an episode sometime

I was devastated when I heard the news the other day. I had tix to see them in December with my mom who has never had the pleasure. Luckily for me, I did get to see them a couple times in Vegas so I at least have those memories. Aerosmith is by far my favorite band and truly the only reason I started to give a damn about music at all. Not a musician, but a rabid enjoyer of the joy tracks like Back in the Saddle, One Way Street, and Dream On bring to my ears. I even have various live versions of so many of their songs. I think I am somewhere in the neighborhood of 90-100 Aerosmith songs in my main playlist. I haven't really "processed" the news yet. I think I am gonna go for a drive for an hour and just blast some tunes in celebration of the greatest rock band that ever was and ever will be!

That thumbs up from Tyler! Wow! That must have been otherworldly. ‘Back in the Saddle’ has, and always will be, my soundtrack for kicking that door open once again

Pump was my first Aerosmith album and i was hooked. Like you... then went deep diving into their entire catalogue. Incredible band

The Band I’ve seen the most. Rocks changed my life..

Nice words full of admiration ......Like that a lot, and true respect to Areosmith and Mr Tyler for staying honest and true to the music and the fans.........RESPECT.

I'm from Massachusetts and Joe Perry was born in this town, which he doesn't like to reveal for some reason but I saw them in high school and they were not known then. They use to play at a place called Lakeview Ballroom. They became big and I never saw them since. I wish I had seen them in concert but didn't get the chance.

Myself, and now my neighbors are enjoying a marathon of Aerosmith today. Every time I went to one of their concerts it was life affirming and energizing. I remember when Steven implored a couple of rowdies to stop trying to start a fight. They listened, they stopped, and we all cheered Steven and the subdued rowdies after they got to take their own bow, which Steven prompted them to do. Pure bliss! Thank you for your video. Old Musician From Seattle

We love you Aerosmith! I saw them in the 70s and they were the first concert in Nashville after 9/11 on 9/19 that I attended. They almost cancelled but said, "If we cancel, they win!" So the show went on but that's when Security changed forever! Steven donning the U.S. flag leather pants gave us all the boost we needed!!! Rock On and Dream On! 🤘

I was born in 85, so i wasnt around for their early stuff, but as a young teen blasting the Nine Lives album i am more sentimental twords that album, but Rocks has to be my favorite. Nobody's Fault was always my favorite Aerosmith song. So sad that they have to hang it up.

Aerosmith, 50 years of proper rock and roll. So many damn good albums.

Brilliant band AREOSMITH ,it's a shame they are retiring now get well soon Steven love you Justin Hawkins ,the music still lives on in our hearts we will play our AREOSMITH loud

You and Steven Tyler ARE quite alike in many (good) ways 🙂

I’m a similar age to you Justin and same for me, discovered Aerosmith from the RUN DMC collaboration, and I haven’t stopped playing their music since then, definitely one of the all time greats ❤

Aerosmith was making music since before I was born. I've been a fan all my life. My mom was a big Aerosmith fan and as a kid I used to steal her cassette tapes of Aerosmith, GnR, and Great White. Lots of others as well but nothing like Aerosmith. They were the first concert I could actually remember, my mom took me. Every emotion just came pouring out when they took the stage I cried happy tears. My mom passed almost 14 years ago and I always listen to them when I want to feel close to her. I was looking forward to this last concert. I was excited to feel that same feeling and feel close to my mom. I was so upset I called my husband and cried. I wish them all the best. Much love from a girl who used to steal her moms cassettes 🫶

When I heard the news , I was devastated, cause they are my #1favorite band , I LOVE HIS VOICE SO MUCH , ❤️, I Cried 😢😢, then i went into my music studio , and played all their music all day , on full blast on my big amps . , seen them in concert 18 times , was going to their farewell concert. , in Detroit, Steven is the best , there is , he is so talented , I been missing him , I pray to God , he gets his health back . He has inspired me all his life , I sang his song " you see me crying " on the mic , but ... I am so grateful to Aerosmith . For all the amazing times I got to meet them , I have BIG LOVE FOR THEM , They are brilliant musicians , and there is no one like Steven Tyler . I grew up , just Loving him all my life .❤❤❤❤❤