Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

True. They opened for the Stones at Boston Garden in 1971, early in their career.

Question 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

True. Drummer Joey Kramer wrote 'Aerosmith' in his notebook; the others liked it and kept it.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

False. Perry left in 1979, but he was replaced by Brad Whitford's friend, not Jimmy Page.

Question 7

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 it for Armageddon, and Aerosmith recorded it—Dion never had a version.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

True. 'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' includes the exclusive track 'Legendary Child' before its album release.

Aerosmith Trivia Questions