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Walk this way, Mr Rodgers

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Jan 29, 2010 Updated Feb 4, 2010

In the continuing saga surrounding the future of Aerosmith, vocalist for hire Paul Rodgers has been officially approached to join the band.

Guitarist Joe Perry was introduced to the former Free/Bad Company/Queen vocalist at an awards show late last year.

Classic Rock magazine's Jerry Ewing, who was sitting at their table, overheard Perry make a direct approach to Rodgers about replacing Tyler in Aerosmith.

"Perry is starting to tell Rodgers that they have problems with Tyler and that they intend to carry on regardless" Says Ewing "and how great it would be if Rodgers took the slot, and would he be interested in trying out?"

Ewing recalls that Rodgers seemed flattered by the approach, and though he didn't say yes, he didn't say no either...

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Paul Bernard Rodgers (born 17 December 1949) is an English rock singer-songwriter best known for being a member of Free and Bad Company. Both bands experienced international success in the 1970s. Before establishing a career as a solo artist, he was also a member of The Firm and The Law. He has recently toured and recorded with Queen. Rodgers goes by the nickname "The Voice". He is ranked number...

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On Jan 29, 2010. 12:33pm
Jamil64 said

Er, Steve.... walk THIS way.

On Jan 30, 2010. 6:45pm
finn rodgers said

dont waste our good name,
just start your own brand and forget about corporations making money out of you.

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