Lenny Kravitz not joining Aerosmith

There were many rumors curculateing around that Lenny Kravitz was suposed to replace Steven Tyler after Tyler left to do his own sideproject. Kravitz's friendship with Tyler prevents him from accepting the role if it was offered. Altough he was flatered that Aerosmith wanted him to be thier frontman he declined by saying
“As much as I am flattered that Aerosmith’s camp would consider me to front the band, Steven Tyler is a family friend, and no voice could ever take the place of his,” Kravitz wrote. “I hope the band stays together. They are classic.”