Musical Artists Who’ve Done Terrible, Shady, Bad Bad Things

Steven Tyler

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In 1975, Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith, persuaded the parents of a 16-year-old girl to let him become her legal guardian, so they could live together and engage in a romantic relationship. Tyler was 27 at the time. The two dated for three years, with the girl becoming pregnant. Due to concerns regarding their drug abuse, Tyler persuaded the girl to have an abortion.

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