QUICK TAKES - Nov. 11, 2009 - Los Angeles Times

By Todd Martens

Nov. 11, 2009 12 AM PT

So you want to be a singer in Aerosmith? No word on auditions, but you may want to bombard Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry via Twitter.

That’s where he posted the statement, all but confirming that the band has parted ways with original voice Steven Tyler. Either that or he’s passively aggressively trying to reach Tyler. Perry later posted that he would not be discussing the potential split with Tyler any further.

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Todd Martens

Todd Martens joined the Los Angeles Times in 2007 and covers a mix of interactive entertainment (video games) and pop music. Previously, Martens reported on the music business for Billboard Magazine. He has contributed to numerous books, including “The Big Lebowski: An Illustrated, Annotated History of the Greatest Cult Film of All Time.” He continues to torture himself by rooting for the Chicago Cubs and, while he likes dogs, he is more of a cat person.

QUICK TAKES - Nov. 11, 2009

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