During an appearance on NBC News’ Today on October 19, 2007, host Matt Lauer sat down with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and renowned laryngeal surgeon Dr. Stephen Zeitels to discuss Tyler’s groundbreaking vocal cord laser surgery. The interview coincided with the release of a new National Geographic special that offered viewers an unprecedented look at the innovative medical procedure that helped preserve one of rock music’s most recognizable voices. The conversation explored both the science behind the surgery and Tyler’s determination to return to performing, highlighting a remarkable collaboration between medicine and music.
For millions of music lovers, Steven Tyler’s unmistakable voice has always been much more than...