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What Aerosmith song was inspired by the L.A. riots?

What Aerosmith song was inspired by the L.A. riots?

Last updated: December 4, 2023

It feels like Aerosmith has had like 14 careers, and I'm sure they've still got a few more in 'em. Just one look at the band and you can tell they've seen some sh**.

Through many historical moments, Aerosmith has been a constant. One such event, the L.A. riots of 1992, even inspired one of their many hit songs. Which song do you think that was?

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The answer is: Livin’ On The Edge. With the music video depicting violence, vandalism, and grand theft auto, it's easy to see the connection between the song, and the band's inspiration. The 1992 L.A. Riots occurred in April and May of 1992. The civil unrest, coupled with the band's "Bad Boys from Boston" attitude, inspired the 1993 song that went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance By A Duo or Group that same year. Weird Al's "Livin' in the Fridge" is rumored to have a different inspiration.Source

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