Question 1

True or false: Aerosmith's first tour was opening for the Rolling Stones in 1971.

Accepted Answer

False. The Rolling Stones did not tour the United States in 1971. Aerosmith's first major tour opening for the Stones occurred in 1975.

Question 2

True or false: Steven Tyler once ran for President of the United States in 2020.

Accepted Answer

False. No, Tyler never ran for office; this is a common hoax spread online.

Question 3

True or false: The band's name was inspired by a doodle Joey Kramer made in high school.

Accepted Answer

False. Joey Kramer wrote the word 'Aerosmith' in his notebook, not a doodle. A doodle is a drawing or scribble, not a written word, so the claim mischaracterizes the origin.

Question 4

True or false: Steven Tyler's father was a classical pianist and music teacher.

Accepted Answer

True. Victor Tallarico taught piano and was a Juilliard-trained musician.

Question 5

True or false: Aerosmith's 'Dream On' was a hit when first released in 1973.

Accepted Answer

False. It initially peaked at #59; only became a top 10 hit after re-release in 1976.

Question 6

True or false: Aerosmith's 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' was originally written for Celine Dion.

Accepted Answer

False. Diane Warren wrote the song specifically for the 1998 film Armageddon; it was recorded by Aerosmith. Celine Dion was never attached.

Question 7

True or false: Aerosmith has a song that appears in the video game 'Guitar Hero' but not on any album.

Accepted Answer

False. The song "Legendary Child" was exclusive to Guitar Hero: Aerosmith in 2008 but was later included on the 2012 album "Music from Another Dimension!", so it does appear on an album.

Question 8

True or false: Joe Perry briefly left Aerosmith in 1979 and was replaced by Jimmy Page.

Accepted Answer

False. Joe Perry left in 1979, but was replaced by Jimmy Crespo, not Jimmy Page.

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