In June, they begin the US leg of their tour in Kansas.
"Whatever it is that fuels Aerosmith's unforgettable fire after all these years (carrot juice? pasta? Milk of Magnesia?) must have been plentifully stocked backstage. The band's live sets at the time were only building more momentum as their new lifestyles fired them into a natural oblivion on stage."
- Ira Robbins, Newsday
In August, Aerosmith receive the inaugural star in Boston's Tower Records Walk Of Fame. It's a 26- foot brass star bearing the 'groups' name cemented into the store's landing.
In September, they perform "Living On The Edge" and win the Viewer's Choice Award at the MTV VMAs.