“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent”—Victor Hugo.
In my 21 years on this Earth, I’ve never met a single person that doesn’t love music. Music is a huge part of my life. It helps me focus when I’m studying, it motivates me when I’m working out, and it cheers me up when I’m sad. I’ve listened to pretty much everything: classical, pop, country, dance, electronic, rock…you name it. But out of all the music I’ve listened to, one band stands out above all the rest: “The Bad Boys from Boston”—Aerosmith.
Ever since I discovered them during my sophomore year of high school, Aerosmith has been my go to soundtrack and my all-time favorite band. There’s just something about the writing, the music, and the sound that has made them one of my favorite artists. Upbeat songs like “Walk This Way” and “Back in the Saddle” never fail to put me in a good mood when I’m sad, while more emotional songs like “Angel” and “What It Takes” never fail to bring tears to my eyes. Whenever one of their songs comes on the radio, I automatically start tapping my foot and singing along.
So, to my favorite band, I just want to say…thank you. Thank you for showing the world that rock music can be complex and poignant and not just about debauchery. Thank you for inspiring me when I have writers’ block and making me smile when I’m sad. Thank you for motivating me to get up and go to the gym when I would rather be sleeping in. Thank you for motivating me to buckle down and get my work done.
Most bands find success for a few years before fading into memory. Not you guys. You’ve been entertaining the masses with your hard rock/blues rock/heavy metal sound since 1970, and forty-six years later, you show no signs of slowing down. You’ve survived losing band members in the early 80s, drug and alcohol addictions, and infighting. Yet you’ve managed to come back swinging every time. Very few artists get that once, and almost no one gets it twice. To me, that says a lot about the quality of the music and the “It factor” of the band. I think I speak for the whole of the Blue Army when I say keep on rocking!
Peace,
Sarah
