Steven Tyler

OK I admit it. I have a celebrity crush on Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith. From the time I became aware of him during my 8th grade year at Lakeside Junior High School in Norwalk, CA, he has fascinated me.  The "theme" of our 8th grade graduation was "Walk This Way" and I thought that was perfect.  My mom had signed me up for Columbia House (remember 12 albums for a penny?) and I talked her into letting me choose Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic and paying a little extra since it was not on the "free" list (of course it wasn't---people were paying good money for that album in the record stores---they didn't need to give it away for 1/12 of a cent!).  I played Walk This Way over and over again until I knew every word --- at least MY version of every word.  I just knew they would play it at some point during the graduation ceremony and I would be so cool singing along with Steven!  Well, they didn't play it and since then I have learned the real words and I understand why.

I don't know what it is, but there is just something about the guy that is very attractive to me.  I have read books about the band, been to their concerts and sat mesmerized as he judged contestants on American Idol.  I really didn't think this admiration was that far out there for a female who grew up in the 1970's, but most of the time when I mention my obsession with who I consider to be the greatest front man of all time, I am met with horrified surprise.  Maybe when I was 13 and hanging around other 13 year olds AND Mr. Tyler was 35 plus years younger, this worship was more common.  It hasn't stopped me though, and when I recently got three reminders from three different friends to watch Steven's interview with Oprah on Oprah's Next Chapter I knew that my secret was out.  That's ok, when American Idol starts its new season on January 18, I'll be sitting and watching, front and center, and possibly drooling just a little.