Aerosmith Wins Grammy for Best New Artist

JANUARY 31, 2010 (Los Angeles, CA) – Amid the dazzle and glow of the Grammy Awards, one hot new group stood out. The Boston-based quintet Aerosmith, which took home the Grammy for Best New Artist, was the talk of the show. “These kids got real potential – they’re really making a big impact on the Industry,” explained Recording Academy President Sid Hasenfeld.

At the same time that they acknowledged the group’s success, however, Academy officials also tried to downplay claims that they were upstaging Artist of the Year winner Frank Sinatra. “Hey, these kids have young blood, that’s what everybody wants to see, but c’mon now, Frankie’s the king,” said Hasenfeld.

Unfortunately, lead singer Steven Tyler, recovering from hip-replacement surgery, was not able to attend to show. Three other members of the group were also unable to attend due to various medical ailments. Thankfully, guitarist Joe Perry – well known to the public from widely aired series of erectile dysfunction ads – was able to accept the award on the group’s behalf.

Aerosmith was originally formed in 1970 and was inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Frank Sinatra, who died in 1998, has managed to win every Grammy for Artist of the Year since 1972.