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Eliminator Put ZZ Top on the Map
Released on March 23, 1983, Eliminator became ZZ Top’s most successful album, launching the tres bearded hombres from Texas into rock superstardom.
Amy
March 9, 2025
Some voices don’t just sing—they explode. And no one’s blown the roof off rock ‘n’ roll quite like Steven Tyler. Born on March 26, 1948, the Demon of Screamin’ didn’t just front Aerosmith – he made them legendary. That banshee wail, that snake-hipped swagger, and that scarf-draped mic stand, Tyler rocked the stage like he owned it.
Steven Tyler’s voice isn’t just recognizable; it hits like a freight train. It’s raw, high-pitched, and dripping with bluesy attitude. Whether he’s wailing through the opening lines of “Dream On”, growling his way through “Sweet Emotion”, or sneering through the verses of “Walk This Way”, there’s a ferocity in his delivery that’s never been replicated.
His range? It’s fucking ridculous. Deep, sultry whispers one moment, an ear-splitting scream the next. Some singers try to croon, some try to belt, but Tyler does both at the same time and makes it sound effortless.
Everything about Steven Tyler screams rock star. His scarves, skintight pants, and over-the-top outfits became as iconic as his voice. He turned every stage into a battleground of sweat, energy, and flamboyant charisma.
The way he moves—half strut, half serpent—has influenced generations of frontmen. He swings his microphone stand like it’s an extension of himself, climbs on amps like a man possessed, and makes sure that when he’s on stage, you can’t look away.
And the attitude? Unmatched. He didn’t have to try to be rock ‘n’ roll. He was born for it.
His career? A rollercoaster on fire. The highs were towering, and the lows? Just as extreme. But here’s the thing about Tyler: He’s a survivor. He lived through the drugs and rockstar excess of the ‘70s, the band feuds of the ‘80s, and the changing music industry of the ‘90s and beyond.
While many rock legends burned out, Tyler adapted. He took Aerosmith from gritty bar-band roots to MTV superstardom, reinventing himself without losing the edge. Whether screaming through a blues-rock anthem or delivering a chart-topping power ballad, he always kept that untamed fire alive.
In September 2023, Tyler fractured his larynx, forcing Aerosmith to cancel their tour. In August 2024, they announced they were done. A gut punch? Yeah. But after 50+ years of domination, they’ve earned retirement.
At 77, Tyler remains the gold standard for frontmen. His voice shaped rock history, his presence set the bar, and his energy? Unstoppable.
So, here’s to Steven Tyler, the Demon of Screamin’, who didn’t just sing rock ‘n’ roll—he became it.
Happy Birthday, my man.
Rock on,
Sam
P.S. When was the last time you saw Aerosmith live? My last was the Let Rock Rule Tour in 2014—epic. Lucky enough to catch them before their retirement.
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