American vocalist Steven Victor Tallarico, popularly known as Steven Tyler in the music industry, is best known for being the frontman of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the piano, percussion, and harmonica.

Did Steven Tyler try for Led Zeppelin?

Steven Tyler briefly considered performing with Led Zeppelin in 2008, when Tyler was the lead singer of the legendary rock group. For the potential performances where he’d ostensibly replace Robert Plant, Zeppelin’s famed singer, the former Aerosmith vocalist even worked out with the legendary Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.

The 100 Greatest Singers list by Rolling Stone has Steven Tyler. The Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time list by Hit Parader placed him third. Steven Tyler was included in Aerosmith’s 2001 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.