Friday, April 7, 2017

Nine Lives and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" (1996–2000)

Aerosmith had signed a $30 million contract for four records[102] with Columbia Records/Sony Music in 1991, but had only recorded three of their six contractual albums with Geffen Records at that point (Done with Mirrors, Permanent Vacation, and Pump). Between 1991 and 1996, they released two more albums with Geffen (Get a Grip and Big Ones), which meant they now had five albums with Geffen under their belt (along with a planned live compilation), which meant they could now begin recording for their new contract with Columbia.[9][103] The band took time off with their families before working on their next album, Nine Lives, which was plagued with personnel problems, including the firing of manager Tim Collins,[9] who, according to band members, had nearly caused the band to break up.[104] The album's producer was also changed from Glen Ballard to Kevin Shirley.[105] Nine Lives was released in March 1997. Reviews were mixed, and Nine Lives initially fell down the charts,[9] although it had a long chart life and sold double platinum in the United States alone,[39] fueled by its singles, "Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)", the ballad "Hole in My Soul", and the crossover-pop smash "Pink" (which won the band their fourth Grammy Award in 1999 in the Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category).[77] It was followed by the over two-year-long Nine Lives Tour, which was plagued by problems including lead singer Steven Tyler injuring his leg at a concert,[106] and Joey Kramer suffering second degree burns when his car caught fire at a gas station.[107]
The Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith opened at Walt Disney World in 1999.
In 1998, in the midst of setbacks during the Nine Lives Tour, the band released the single "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing", the love theme, written by Diane Warren for the 1998 film Armageddon, starring Steven Tyler's daughter Liv.[108] The song became Aerosmith's first and only number 1 single[50] when it debuted at the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on top of the charts for four weeks.[69] The song was nominated for an Academy Award in 1999.[109] The song helped open Aerosmith up to a new generation[110] and remains a slow-dance staple.[111] 1998 also saw the release of the double-live album, A Little South of Sanity, which was assembled from performances on the Get a Grip and Nine Lives tours.[112] The album went platinum shortly after its release.[39] The band continued with their seemingly neverending world tours promoting Nine Lives and the "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" single well into 1999.[113]
In 1999, Aerosmith was featured in the Disney Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World (and later in 2001 at Disneyland Paris in the Walt Disney Studios Park) ride, Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, providing the ride's soundtrack and theme.[114] On September 9, 1999, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry reunited with Run–D.M.C. and were also joined by Kid Rock for a collaborative live performance of "Walk This Way" at the MTV Video Music Awards, a precursor to the Girls of Summer Tour.[115] The band celebrated the new millennium with a brief tour of Japan,[116] and also contributed the song "Angel's Eye" to the 2000 film Charlie's Angels.[117] In December 2000, they wrapped up work on their next album.[118]

Just Push Play, O, Yeah! and Rocksimus Maximus (2001–2003)

Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith performing at the NFL Kickoff in Washington, DC on September 4, 2003
The band entered their next decade by performing at the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV, in January 2001, along with pop stars 'N Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Nelly. All of the stars collaborated with Aerosmith at the end for a performance of "Walk This Way".[119]
In March 2001, the band released their 13th studio album Just Push Play, which quickly went platinum,[39] fueled by the Top 10 single "Jaded"[50] and the appearance of the title track in Dodge commercials.[120] They were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame soon after their album was released, in late March 2001.[56] Aerosmith is the only band to be inducted to the Hall of Fame with a song active in the charts ("Jaded").[69] Later that year, the band performed as part of the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert in Washington D.C. for 9/11 victims and their families.[121] The band flew back to Indianapolis for a show the same night, as part of their Just Push Play Tour.[122]
The band started 2002 by ending the Just Push Play tour, and simultaneously recording segments for their Behind the Music special on VH1, which not only chronicled the band's history but also the band's current activities and touring. The special was one of the few Behind the Musics to run two hours in length.[123] In May, Aerosmith covered the "Theme from Spider-Man" for the soundtrack of the 2002 film of the same name.[124] On June 27, the band performed at the official FIFA World Cup concert at Tokyo Stadium which took place during the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Japan/Korea.[125] In July 2002, Aerosmith released a two-disc career-spanning compilation O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits, which featured the new single "Girls of Summer" and embarked on the Girls of Summer Tour with Kid Rock and Run–D.M.C. opening.[126] O, Yeah! has since been certified double platinum.[39] MTV honored Aerosmith with their mtvICON award in 2002. Performances included Pink covering "Janie's Got a Gun". Shakira performed "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", Kid Rock played "Mama Kin" and "Last Child", Train performed "Dream On" and Papa Roach covered "Sweet Emotion". In addition, testimonials featured surprise guests Metallica, as well as Janet Jackson, Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst, Alicia Silverstone and Mila Kunis.[127]
In 2003, Aerosmith co-headlined with Kiss on the Rocksimus Maximus Tour, in preparation for release of their blues album. They also performed a song for Rugrats Go Wild, "Lizard Love".[128]
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