
Joe Perry (left) and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith went through a rough patch a year ago but they say all that is in the past as the band prepares to launch a summer tour. (Associated Press)

** FILE ** Joe Perry (left) and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith in June 2012. (Associated Press)

"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez plays with the hair of fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Mr. Tyler is mum on whether he or Jennifer Lopez will return to the judging panel on "American Idol" next year, but the rocker says he has loved the experience of sitting next to her. "She's a sexy beast," Mr. Tyler said on Monday. "I feed off that female energy with her." (Associated Press)

"American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez plays with the hair of fellow judge Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Mr. Tyler is mum on whether he or Jennifer Lopez will return to the judging panel on "American Idol" next year, but the rocker says he has loved the experience of sitting next to her. "She's a sexy beast," Mr. Tyler said on Monday. "I feed off that female energy with her." (Associated Press)

"American Idol" judges (from left) Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson praised most of the male semifinalists during Tuesday's performances. (Fox via Associated Press)

Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood perform this past April at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The singers will team up again the night before the Super Bowl for a "CMT Crossroads" special. (Associated Press)

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Cover art for Steven Tyler's solo single "It Feels So Good"

FILE - In this undated file publicity image released by Fox, "American Idol" judges, from left, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson are shown during Hollywood Week in Los Angeles. The Hollywood stage became a little less crowded Thursday, March 3, 2011, as "American Idol" cut its contestant pool from 24 to a lucky 13 finalists. (AP Photo/Fox, Michael Becker)