20 Things You Didn't Know About Aerosmith

4. They Were Nearly Killed

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In a rather harrowing example of what-could-have-been, 1977 saw Tyler and Perry on the hunt for a plane to use as their touring vehicle. An inspection of their initial choice revealed numerous signs of it being unsafe, and on top of this, the pilots were sharing a bottle of whiskey between them- not the most reassuring sight.

Despite their very own dangerous rock 'n roll lifestyle, Aerosmith turned down this choice, and instead, the plane was fatefully chartered by the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.

On 20th October the aircraft ran out of fuel mid-flight and crashed, killing several people including the pilots and three of the band members, abruptly ending Lynyrd Skynyrd's career.

To think, there may well be a parallel universe in which the members of Aerosmith were the ones who sadly lost their lives that day.

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