Dream On is a power ballad by American rock band Aerosmith, from their 1973 eponymous debut album. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this song was their first major hit and became a classic rock radio staple.Tyler used to be self-conscious about his voice, so he changed it for their original album. However, ‘Dream On’ was one of the first songs he wrote (I believe he was 18… before Aerosmith), and he decided to sing it in his real voice. It is the only track on that album where he uses his ‘real’ voiceAfter Tyler suffered (and ultimately failed to recover from) a vocal injury in 2023 during the third date of their farewell tour, the band retired from touring in 2024.Decline of Aerosmith (1979–1983)As the decade wore on, the fast-paced life of touring, recording, living together and using drugs began to take its toll on the band. Tyler and Perry often were called the Toxic Twins for their legendary intake of stimulants and heroin.‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ became Aerosmith’s one and only number one hit on either side of the Atlantic, staying at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in 1998.
Dream On is a power ballad by American rock band Aerosmith, from their 1973 eponymous debut album. Written by lead singer Steven Tyler, this song was their first major hit and became a classic rock radio staple.Tyler used to be self-conscious about his voice, so he changed it for their original album. However, ‘Dream On’ was one of the first songs he wrote (I believe he was 18… before Aerosmith), and he decided to sing it in his real voice. It is the only track on that album where he uses his ‘real’ voiceAfter Tyler suffered (and ultimately failed to recover from) a vocal injury in 2023 during the third date of their farewell tour, the band retired from touring in 2024.Decline of Aerosmith (1979–1983)As the decade wore on, the fast-paced life of touring, recording, living together and using drugs began to take its toll on the band. Tyler and Perry often were called the Toxic Twins for their legendary intake of stimulants and heroin.‘I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing’ became Aerosmith’s one and only number one hit on either side of the Atlantic, staying at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in 1998.