Steven Tyler and Her Daughter Had A Bond Because Of Slipknot

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The power of music to bridge generations and emotions is evident in the touching story shared by Mia Tyler, daughter of rock legend Steven Tyler. In a recent episode of the Bad Bad Babydad podcast, Mia revealed how Slipknot’s music played a crucial role in connecting with her father and opening up a deeper bond.

Born Mia Abagale Tallarico to Steven Tyler and Cyrinda Foxe in 1978

Mia’s journey of self-expression and connection unfolded through the tumultuous years of her parents’ separation. Reflecting on her emotions during that time, Mia shared:

โ€œWhen I was feeling really like I wanted to express to my dad how I felt, and I didnโ€™t know how to tell him, maybe my coming out of my emotions; the same way someone would come outโ€ฆ I was so scared to tell him that I was depressed and upset in life and that maybe he caused it and my mom him leaving me with all that stuff.โ€

In an effort to communicate her emotions, Mia turned to music, a language her father knew well. She chose Slipknot’s self-titled 1999 album, offering it to Steven Tyler as a window into her inner world:

โ€œI didnโ€™t know what to do, and the Slipknot album, the very first one, was just Slipknot. I gave it to him. I bought him a copy, and I said, โ€˜Listen to this if you want to understand how I feel. Listen to this and months went by.โ€

Steven Tyler’s reaction was profound:

โ€œHe just sat on with his Walkman, and he listened to the whole album and just cried in the woods. He called me, and he was like, โ€˜Iโ€™m so sorry,โ€™ and like we had this whole thing,” shared Mia.

This emotional exchange became a catalyst for a more profound connection between father and daughter. The power of Slipknot’s music not only touched Steven Tyler but also facilitated a bridge for understanding and communication.

Mia even shared her story with Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, revealing the impact the music had on her relationship with her father:

โ€œHe loves my dad, and it was like his world got flipped upside down. I was like, โ€˜You donโ€™t know how much you helped me have a relationship and a bond with my dad.โ€™ And that music is so heavy, and it was such a release because I was so upset and just so like just pissed off at life.โ€

Slipknot’s self-titled album, known for its aggression and chaos, played a pivotal role in this heartwarming story, demonstrating the profound impact music can have on familial relationships.