In a different world, iconic rock guitarist and Aerosmith co-founder Joe Perry could have been a marine biologist. He wanted that career, but he didn’t want to go to college, so he turned to music and met his partner (for better or worse) Steven Tyler.

Joe and Steven, like many bandmates, have had a complicated relationship, as detailed in both their memoirs – Joe’s is out tomorrow, so he stopped by this morning to talk to Howard about life in and out of Aerosmith.

The band went through several different names, ranging from ‘The Hookers’ to ‘Arrowsmith’ before settling on the aerodynamic ‘Aerosmith’ spelling.

The guys would all steal when they were hungry, but Steven took a special interest in thievery, according to Joe. He allegedly looked on his illegal actions as taking a souvenir. They guys once lost a steady gig because Steven stole a slide projector.

The band, as you may know, soared to incredible success, often being referred to as America’s Rolling Stones. As Aerosmith grew, so did the tension between Steven and Joe.

Sometimes, Joe could let it go, like the time Steven left all the lyrics to their album ‘Toys in the Attic’ in the back of a cab. Joe and the rest of the band went to see Young Frankenstein while Steven rewrote them. Joe was particularly understanding because he once lost a cassette of Aerosmith demos.

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