Steven Tyler Quotes, born Steven Victor Tallarico on March 26, 1948, in Yonkers, New York, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith.
Nicknamed the “Demon of Screamin'” for his high-pitched wails and wide vocal range, Tyler’s dynamic stage presence and colorful persona have made him a rock icon. With hits like “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion,” Aerosmith has sold over 150 million records worldwide.
Tyler’s insights, shaped by decades of highs and lows, including struggles with addiction and a recent vocal injury that led to Aerosmith’s touring retirement in 2024, are both witty and profound.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, his memoir Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? (2011), and posts on X—reflect his views on music, life, love, and resilience, capturing his eccentric and poetic spirit.
15 Steven Tyler Quotes
- “Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us.” (Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, 2011)
- “Dream On, dream until your dreams come true.” (Song, “Dream On,” Aerosmith, 1973)
- “If you have a candle, the light won’t glow any dimmer if I light yours off of mine.” (Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, 2011)
- “You have no idea how expensive it is to look this cheap.” (Interview, Rolling Stone, 1988)
- “Great melody over great riffs is, to me, the secret of it all.” (Interview, American Songwriter, 2023)
- “I don’t think anything is forever, but when my kids tell me they love me, that’s forever.” (Interview, Shelbee on the Edge, 2019)
- “Sweet Emotion, you talk about things that nobody cares, wearing out things that nobody wears.” (Song, “Sweet Emotion,” Toys in the Attic, 1975)
- “The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those that got there first.” (Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, 2011)
- “I have to get inspired by something that touches my soul, or rocks my soul.” (Interview, NME, 2003)
- “Life’s a journey, not a destination.” (Interview, Bookey, 2023)
- “Walk this way, just gimme a kiss!” (Song, “Walk This Way,” Toys in the Attic, 1975)
- “Humility is really important because it keeps you fresh and new.” (Interview, Billboard, 2010)
- “To love and be loved is all we know and all we need to know.” (Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?, 2011)
- “I got in trouble my whole life for having a big mouth.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “As good as I am, I’m nothing without my band.” (Interview, ILoveClassicRock, 2024)
Steven Tyler’s quotes are a vibrant mix of rock ‘n’ roll wisdom, poetic reflection, and unfiltered humor, inspiring fans to dream big and embrace life’s wild ride. Which one sparks your inner rock star? Drop it in the comments and keep his Aerosmith legacy rockin’!
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