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Because yours truly, the AeroFANatic, fucking rocks.....I now present you with the BRAND NEW TRACKLISTING for Joe Perry's upcoming album, "Joe Perry" to be released on March 29th on SONY records : ) : ) : )

Shakin' My Cage
Hold On Me
Pray For Me
Can't Compare
Lonely
Crystal Ship
Talk Talkin'
Push Comes To Shove
Twilight
Ten Years
Dying To Be Free
Mercy
*according to SONY MUSIC

Interesting Early Thoughts:
- All songs but one (Crystal Ship) are written by Joe.
- Joe plays ALL instruments on album except drums.
- Is "Push Comes To Shove" a remake of the Aero tune, or a brand new one? Stay tuned
- And while I'm not your average "conspiracy theorist", some of these songs titles are "interesting" to say the least. Think of that as you will.

When I get the OK to post any more info, or when I see any possible changes to this list I of course will let you know. And as always, AeroFANatic has got your covered first....always.

The AeroFANatic
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Palm Beach Post, FL
January 30, 2005



Revelers Raise Cash, Eyebrows at Fests Galore

"In The Season, this weekend stands out as the busiest. From one end of the county to the other. A social Super Bowl of sorts. Blue bloods, music legends, famous jocks, politicians and clashes of egos — a dizzying extravaganza fueled by expensive champagne and millions in donations.

It started in Jupiter Friday night. The American Cancer Society held its sold-out shindig at Admiral's Cove.....The scene moved south Saturday, with the dueling Palm Beach balls. At Mar-a-Lago, the local Red Cross chapter held a $2 million fund-raiser....."

"Tonight, the third ring of the social circus is at the Marriott in Delray Beach for the WPB-based Children's Place at Home Safe fund-raiser. I hear there's going to be a jam session after dinner with host Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), Alice Cooper, Stevie Van Zandt (E Street Band), Nico McBrain (Iron Maiden), Joey Kramer (Aerosmith), Bobby Dall (Poison) and Snake Sabo (Skid Row)....."

MetroWest Daily News, MA
January 30, 2005


"Dear Mr. Know-It-All, you wrote a few weeks ago about Jimi Hendrix
performing in Framingham. Didn't Aerosmith perform in MetroWest, too?
P.R., Milford

Indeed they did, P.R. In fact, Aerosmith's very first concert took place in MetroWest, specifically at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon on Nov. 6, 1970. Carl Olson was a history teacher at Nipmuc at the time as well as the adviser for the sophomore class, which organized the Aerosmith concert.

'It was a hard battle to actually get them there,' Olson recalls. 'Most dances back then were record hops. Having live bands was kind of an unusual thing to do. Still, a group of students convinced me to hire the group. Joe Perry (Aerosmith's guitarist) is from nearby Hopedale and the kids were friendly with him so we convinced the principal to allow us to take 50 bucks out of the class treasury in order to pay them for the night.'....."

"While $50 may seem like chump change now for one of rock 'n' roll's premier bands, that money was put to good use by the group, according to Olson. 'If you look in their autobiography, they said that $50 paid the rent for the apartment in Boston where they were staying back then,' he says. The concert was organized as a fund-raiser with admission either 50 or 75 cents, according to Olson. 'I'm not sure if we covered all the costs,' he says....."

" 'They didn't play many songs but it was loud,' Olson recalls. 'And the kids loved it, though the adults were a little taken back. 'They performed in the gym to a crowd of about 125 people, which was a good crowd for dances back then.'....."


This story in further detail, right here
.....from those who were there.

Blabbermouth.net
January 29, 2005


Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of Aerosmith are backing their hometown New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, but don't expect to see them do anything in public. The band is in the midst of its year-long hiatus, so unlike years past, they won't be featured performers at the game. Lead guitarist Joe Perry said that they might possibly attend some sort of event, but that they're basically staying low-key. "All I can say is that we'll probably be there in spirit," Perry told Launch. "I don't know — I've been up to quite a few games, myself and my family, to support them. I don't know — Steven may, he may do something. I mean, he sang the national anthem at the start of the, the (Boston Red) Sox series, so we definitely are supporters there."

The Patriots will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX (39) at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 6.

Perry will release a solo album in March, and he plans to tour behind it.

CD Universe
January 29, 2005

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Contactmusic.com
January 29, 2005

Milian Dating 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' Co-Star Cannon

"Sexy singer/actress Christina Milian has fallen for her 'Love Don't Cost A Thing' co-star Nick Cannon after he wooed her with jewellery and cards....."

"And she's very fond of Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler, her costar in new movie 'Be Cool.'

She adds, 'When I was younger I never paid attention to him, but when we did the scene I was like, Ah, you are so sexy right now I could turn into a groupie. His lips were on the same microphone as mine, and I was ready to just kiss him.' "

The Miami Herald
January 28, 2005

'Big & Rich' Do Country Differently

"John Rich, one half of the Big & Rich country duo, calls it 'country music without prejudice.'....."

"Like many music fans, Rich, 31, champions many genres -- from country's Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash and Ricky Skaggs to hard rock's Van Halen and AC/DC. His dream, he says, is to one day write a song with Steven Tyler, the rubber-lipped frontman for his favorite band of all time, Aerosmith......"

Blabbermouth.net
January 27, 2005

Velvet Revolver recorded an acoustic version of their song "Fall to Pieces" on Wednesday (Jan. 26) during an all-day session at Lavish studios, the Los Angeles recording/rehearsal facility owned by Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland and producer/engineer Douglas Grean. Meanwhile, a release date has been set for the recently recorded benefit single featuring a number of today's top pop/rock stars, including Velvet Revolver, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Ozzy Osbourne. The cover of Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven", sales of which will benefit the Disasters Emergency Committee's Tsunami Earthquake Appeal, will receive a U.K. release on Monday, February 21, according to informed sources.

Rolling Stone
January 27, 2005

Grammy Preview 2005
From Kanye to Green Day, our guide to music's biggest night

“At last year's Grammys, Outkast's Andre 3000 rolled joints, Courtney Love misplaced her daughter and Dave Navarro fiddled with his nipple rings. And that was just backstage! We can't predict what hilarious celebrity antics we'll see on February 13th at Los Angeles' Staples Center, but we can speculate on who may (or may not) be taking the trophies. Will it be Kanye, Alicia Keys or Green Day who walks away with the most gold? Rolling Stone has assembled an eclectic panel of prognosticators -- including Grammy nominees, tastemakers and one talking dog -- to dish on eleven major categories. We also hit up oddsmaker John Avello, of Las Vegas' Bally's casino, to find out where the smart money is going. Finally, we scrapped it all and delivered our own picks........”

“Album of the Year

Ray Charles and Friends Genius Loves Company
Kanye West The College Dropout
Alicia Keys The Diary of Alicia Keys
Green Day American Idiot
Usher Confessions........

Joe Perry: Based purely on the strength of his career - Ray Charles. That means a lot in my book. But that Green Day record is pretty powerful. They transcended the trend........”

“Best Rock Album

Elvis Costello and the Imposters The Delivery Man
Hoobastank The Reason
The Killers Hot Fuss
Velvet Revolver Contraband
Green Day American Idiot........

Joe Perry: The fact that Velvet Revolver even got a record out is an admirable feat. But Green Day outdid themselves on American Idiot........”

"[Panel of Experts]

1. Wyclef Jean Hip-hop singer
2. Fergie The Black Eyed Peas
3. Triumph The Insult Comic Dog
4. Doug Robb Hoobastank
5. Amy Lee Evanescence
6. Joe Perry Aerosmith
7. Josh Schwartz Creator of 'The OC'
8. Jimmy Kimmel Talk-show host
9. Mario R&B singer
10. Randy Jackson 'American Idol' judge
11. Will.i.am The Black Eyed Peas
12. Eve Rapper
13. Brandon Flowers The Killers”

This honkin' new Hohner-inspired harmonica pin is a limited edition little number, sure to strike the right note with any AF1 fan. In gold and silver plate, it has the Aerosmith wings logo embossed on the top.
100% of the proceeds from sales of this pin will be donated to UNICEF, toward tsunami relief. You can learn more about UNICEF, and the organization's tsunami relief efforts, at www.unicefusa.org.

Please note, this special product is not discounted at 10% for AF1 members. This item has been backordered and we will be receiving more pins in 2-3 weeks, please allow for that time.

Contactmusic
January 25, 2005, 7:14 AM

OSBOURNE RELOCATES RECORDING

Rock matriarch Sharon Osbourne was forced to rearrange recording sessions for her tsunami charity single "Tears In Heaven," because of snow storms blasting America's eastern coastline.

The 52-year-old has joined forces with arch-rival Simon Cowell to recruit a host of musical talent to contribute to the cover of Eric Clapton's tragic song.

Pink and veteran Aerosmith rocker Steve Tyler were due to record their vocal parts in New York at the weekend (22-23JAN05), but couldn't make the journey.

The two stars will now travel to the Osbourne's Los Angeles mansion to record their contributions in the studio of Sharon's husband, Ozzy.

Pink and Tyler are joined on the star-studded fund raising line-up by Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart and Gwen Stefani. British stars Westlife, Brian McFadden and Will Young are in talks with Cowell about contributing.

MTV.com
January 24, 2005

Recording sessions for 'Tears in Heaven' cover pushed back.

"What was supposed to be a weekend full of star-studded tsunami-relief efforts was partially curtailed due to a blizzard that blanketed the Northeast in snow.

Pink and Steven Tyler, who were scheduled to record their vocals in New York for a cover of Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven,' had to cancel their sessions because of the nearly 14 inches of snow that halted activity throughout the city. Recording sessions for the project, which is being helmed by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, were set to take place in both England and the U.S. beginning last Thursday (see 'Gwen Stefani, Pink, Osbournes To Record Cover Of 'Tears In Heaven' ').

Sessions for Pink and Tyler have been tentatively rescheduled for next weekend, according to a spokesperson for the project....."

FOX Sports
January 25, 2005

And so it begins. The longest two weeks in sports.

"Yep, it's one of those years, where the NFL season builds to a rousing crescendo with the conference title games and then has an interminable two-week intermission before the Super Bowl. Talk about losing the big mo......"

" I don't know if it will work for everyone, but here's the itinerary of this Pats fan......"

"Sunday, Jan. 30 — Face the music

The longest day. It's bad enough that Sundays will soon be so relatively empty..... To get my mind off football, I'm going to download the Top 500 songs of all time according to Rolling Stone magazine.

My mind will no doubt wander back to football when the Eagles check in on the list at No. 49 (Hotel California) and No. 494 (Desperado).
Boston-bred Aerosmith comes in at No. 172 (Dream On), No. 336 (Walk This Way) and No. 408 (Sweet Emotion).

Who will have the final word in the Super Bowl? Well, song No. 500 on the Rolling Stone list is More Than a Feeling by Boston....."

Soul Shine, Canada
January, 2005

Osbournes, Pink, Groban Cover Clapton for Tsunami Relief

"Along with a few of their friends, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will contribute to the Southeast Asia tsunami relief fund in the most appropriate way possible: a charity single. The plans are to cover Eric Clapton’s classic tear-jerker of a ballad ‘Tears In Heaven’ with an all-star line-up. All proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.

The styles of the artists signed-up for the cover span right across the board. Bringing the wild side of things are Ozzy, legendary rocker Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith), and Velvet Revolver. On the other side of the spectrum you’ve got....."

              


These and more at: Joe Perry's Rock Your World

Denver Post
January 23, 2005, 12:22 AM

".....All of this came to mind last week when showrooms at the Western apparel market at the Denver Merchandise Mart were packed with retail store owners shopping for clothing and accessories. The Western English Sales Association show, held twice a year, draws an estimated 5,000 buyers to view 2,500 product lines....."

".....No Western outfit is complete without a pair of boots, so showrooms selling footwear were doing a brisk business that spilled into LoDo.....While prices for stock Liberty boots start at about $500, custom orders easily can exceed $1,000. Clients include such celebrities as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.....Between customers, Tony Benattar, owner of the Toronto-based company, said....., 'Everyone wants to be a rock star.'....."

".....photographer Jim Arndt admitted to owning more than 100 pairs himself.....Boots are wrapped up in the 'romance of the cowboy,' Arndt said. 'And today you can get anything you want in a cowboy boot. It can be studded and sparkly, high-heeled or low-heeled. You can buy it off the shelf for $100 or spend $5,000.'....."

If you go to the AF1 main site and click on media then photo gallery there are a few shots from the Toy Run & Steven in Vegas that havn't been posted before. You CAN'T be logged in to see these pictures, they just won't show up.

"A lot of music fans have gotten over the trauma, real or imagined, of hearing their favorite songs in TV commercials.

It's a practice that used to be a cultural line in the sand - either you sold out your songs to peddle products or you didn't. When a classic song turned up as a jingle, music fans moaned about their memories being sold, never being able to hear the song the same way again . . . wah, wah, wah...

Aerosmith's Dream On - a song about aging, death, oblivion - is the latest high-profile entry into the scene, shilling for a new line of Buicks. One could argue it's the perfect midlife crisis song, I suppose. "

Reuters via Yahoo! News
Jan 21, 2005, 5:30 PM

More Pop Artists Composing Film Scores

"New York (Billboard) - Breaking into film composing is often more difficult than getting a record deal....."

"But what is relatively new is how rapidly this trend has grown in the past few years. And unlike most of their predecessors who have generally left their pop-star days behind and devoted themselves full time to composing, many of these newer film-score composers are keeping their feet firmly planted in the music industry as performing artists who regularly make or produce records in addition to touring....."

"Other recording artists who have begun composing film scores in the past few years include.....
Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry (‘This Thing of Ours’)....."



(This Thing Of Ours - Porch Ghouls Photo Gallery)
More Pics: The Gallery

Chicago Maroon
Jan 21, 2005, 9:54 AM

"If you watch the music video for the remixed 'Walk This Way,' there’s something amazing in Steven Tyler’s face when two vaguely thuggish rappers break through the wall and onto Tyler’s stage. Something in his eyes flickers with an awareness. His look is one not only of offense—his song was being hijacked, after all—but also of respect. Like it or not, hip-hop (and more specifically, Run-DMC) had arrived, wearing sweat suits, black hats, and Adidas sneakers. And although the remix of 'Walk This Way' was more a tag-team wrestling match than a duet, it featured two Goliaths taking turns on one mic.

We all know now, nearly 20 years later, that what happened was not a hijacking; it was a partnership of sorts. The remixed 'Walk This Way' broke convention as easily as Run-DMC broke through the stage wall, climbing to the top of the charts and earning critical acclaim in doing so....."

"The duet that began with Aerosmith and Run-DMC was picked up early last year; The Grey Album was a different creature altogether. Produced by an underground disc jockey....."

Thanks to Tony:

The latest edition of Classic Rock has hit the newsstands (James Hetfield cover). Once again, they've raised the bar on what a great rock magazine should be... It's another edition, packed cover to cover with great feature articles, some of the best rock photography you will ever see, and of course, several Aerosmith mentions... HOB was voted the number three album of 2004... Velvet Revolver was voted #1...(no argument there)...

Check it out of you get the chance... It's expensive, but well worth the cover price of $8.99 at Barnes and Noble...

Thanks to ayyiyichiquita

I bought Glamour this month...I was skimming through and found a lil pic of Steven on page 170. It was an article on lipstick and it shows a nice pic of HIM with lipstick on his cheek...

How to Avoid Celebrity Embarrassment
Flimstew.com
January 21, 2005


"Since just about anything can happen when mere mortals cross
paths with pop culture icons, former CNN correspondent
Dennis Michael has some words of advice for all those
who’ve yet to savor a brush with celebrity."


"There’s that commercial out there, in which Steven Tyler from
Aerosmith saunters through a restaurant as a group of
surprised fans wipe out their table trying to find their cameras.
Having spent some time in the company of the celebrated,
I can assure you that there is little exaggeration in that spot.
The presence of a famous face can instantaneously reduce a
usually reasonable person into a quivering mass of idiocy.
I’ve seen it happen over and over again....."



"Not Just a TV Commercial
--Theo Wargo/Wireimage.com"

Blabbermouth.net
January 20, 2005

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford was a surprise guest last night (Wednesday, January 19) in New York City with the N.Y.C. HitSquad, which includes singer-guitarist Ricky Byrd from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, drummer Liberty Devitto and sax player Richie Cannata from Billy Joel's band, and ex-Deep Purple and Rainbow singer Joe Lynn Turner, among others. Whitford and Southside Johnny joined the band for versions of Chuck Berry's "Little Queenie", Little Richard's "Keep A Knockin'" — which featured a slight detour into the Jeff Beck Group's version of the blues standard "Going Down" — and the show closer of Wilson Pickett's "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)".

The N.Y.C. HitSquad, which gets together for fun when the members have some free time, also played soul and rock standards including "Can't Get Next To You", "My Girl", "Route 66", "C.C. Rider", and "I Wish It Would Rain".

This just in...Joe Perry was just interviewed for a special Rolling Stone feature on the GRAMMY Awards. Along with other celebs and rock stars, the mag asked Joe what he'd like to see happen at the Awards.
The issue hits newsstands on January 27, 2005.

Tylersragdoll got this in the e-mail from AF1:

DON'T MISS OUT! WHY SHOULD YOU RENEW? Because you don't wanna miss these amazing Gold and Platinum Member-Only benefits:
Live online CHAT with Tom Hamilton coming up soon in February! We'll let you know when we're rockin' a date. More band member chats to follow!
Audio updates on what's happenin', from the band members themselves...to you! Who knows, a band member may pick you for that private call...
Tickets, tickets, tickets! (Rumors are flying.)
Incredible contests, giveaways, and the new website, coming soon!
The 2005 Membership Kit, including the killer 2005 Membership Pin (pictured) that you voted for!
Did we mention, TICKETS?? The band's been on break but things are beginning to rumble. Don't forget fan experiences, special events, and opportunities that get you closer to the band. DON'T MISS OUT, RENEW NOW!

AF1 Newsletter
January 2005

"Aero Force One is proud to introduce this limited edition harmonica pin, in silver and gold plate with the Aerosmith logo engraved on the top. But most important - 100% of the proceeds from sales of this pin will benefit tsunami relief. So for $10, you can have an amazing pin and really wear your heart on your sleeve. All proceeds from sales of the Aerosmith harmonica pin will be donated to Unicef."



Buy: Harmonica Pin

Peoria Journal Star - Peoria, IL
Thursday, January 20, 2005

Their CDs fly off the shelves. But when it comes to concerts, urban artists aren't a hot sell.

".....None could cut it in Peoria. Not in concert, anyway. A December show featuring Ja Rule and Ciara sold so poorly that it was downgraded from the Peoria Civic Center's 10,000-plus seat Carver Arena to one of the facility's exhibition halls. And Snoop's August arena concert suffered such paltry sales that it was canceled all together....."

".....rock 'n' roll or country acts like Aerosmith, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney and the Eagles easily lured nearly 10,000 into the arena. 'It's always been a blue-collar, rock 'n' roll market. Blue-collar rock 'n' roll and country,' Marc Burnett, director of marketing for the Civic Center, said of Peoria....."

Westcoast Rendez-Vous, France
January 19, 2005


Diane Warren "Presents Love Songs" new Best Of CD (on Wea International)
feat. Aerosmith, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Bad English, Chicago, Michael Bolton...

             

"Diane Warren is considered to be the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriter of our time. A quick glance at her list of Top 10 Hits reveals a range of musical genres and styles so diverse it's difficult to believe the songs could have come from the same person. And yet they did - and continue to pour forth from this songwriter somehow endlessly, climbing to the top of the charts....."

".....Her number one Pop hit, 'I Don't Want to Miss A Thing' performed by Aerosmith for the movie Armageddon, not only received an Oscar nomination, but simultaneously hit number one on the country charts with a version sung by Mark Chesnutt....."

".....Diane Warren 'Presents Love Songs' new Best Of CD tracklisting:

1. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith
2. Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
3. Can't Fight the Moonlight - LeAnn Rimes
4. I Turn to You - Christina Aguilera
5. How Do I Live - Trisha Yearwood
6. Un-Break My Heart - Toni Braxton
7. From the Heart - Another Level
8. I Learned from the Best - Whitney Houston
9. Saving Forever for You - Shanice
10. There You'll Be - Faith Hill
11. Have You Ever - Brandy
12. If I Could Turn Back Time
13. When I See You Smile - Bad English
14. Look Away - Chicago
15. How Can We Be Lovers? - Michael Bolton
16. Love Will Lead You Back - Taylor Dayne
17. Set the Night to Music - Roberta Flack
18. I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me - Expose"

Blabbermouth.net, NY
January 18, 2005


Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne officially announced Monday (Jan. 17) their plans to record a cover of Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" to benefit storm recovery efforts, according to MTV.com.

Velvet Revolver, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne are among the artists lending their voices to the song, sales of which will benefit the Disasters Emergency Committee's Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.

The recording sessions will take place on two continents, starting this Thursday at London's Whitfield Street Studios, where Velvet Revolver, Elton John and Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli will lay down vocals. The following week, Gwen Stefani, Rod Stewart, the Osbournes, Josh Groban and Robbie Williams will record their tracks in Los Angeles. Pink is set to record in New York, and Tyler will do his vocal work in Boston.

Sharon is set to produce the track along with "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell.

Clapton's original version of "Tears" — written after the tragic death of his 4-year-old son Conor in 1991 — first appeared on the 1992 soundtrack to the film "Rush", and then later that year on his "Unplugged" album. The stripped-down, acoustic version of the song took home several Grammy awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Ladies and Gentleman, the time has arrived...
...the "aero downtime" is almost over.

Joe Perry will release his latest solo album this March, and AeroFANatic will have ALL the very latest for you. Tracklisting is being finalized as we speak, and as soon as it's official I will bring it to you.

Also, Joe will be doing a tour to promote this record, and as always AeroFANatic will bring you ALL the setlists. This tour will be the most challenging to complete, but there are many dedicated AeroFANatic's out there to help me out. The club / cafe venues are VERY exciting to say the least...

So stay tuned. ALL THE VERY LATEST Joe Perry information will be found first....at the AeroFANatic Message Boards. The link is :

http://p067.ezboard.com/baerofanatic

And remember our slogan...
"Our Finger Is On More Than The Pulse"

Stay tuned...
The AeroFANatic

The Arizona Republic - Phoenix, AZ
Jan. 18, 2005 12:00 AM


Rock Photographer Showcasing Work

“SCOTTSDALE - Rock photographer Robert Knight may not be a household name, but the faces he has photographed are unforgettable.

The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Elton John and Jimi Hendrix are just some of the many stars that Knight will showcase in an exhibit at the Rock Star Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Scottsdale Road.

Knight will make a rare appearance from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and share some of his first-person accounts of working with rock's elite.....“

From slideshow:

"Aerosmith is among the
bands Knight has worked with."

Rock N Roll Universe
Review By Frank Waltman

"You Gotta Move is Aerosmith's first ever live DVD. Originally aired on A&E television. You Gotta Move has been released with five new songs not shown on the original TV broadcast. Also included is a cool thirty minute documentary on the making of their 2004 release Honkin' On Bobo. Plus a six song live cd recorded on this years Honkin' On Bobo tour. Okay now that you know what the DVD is all about.

Let's get to the 'Real Nitty Gritty' - You Gotta Move sounds fantastic. So good you feel like you're in the crowd at the concert. The song selection here covers the band's long thirty year history. Toys In The Attic, Love In An Elevator, Cryin', The Other Side, I Don't Want To Miss A Thing and Walk This Way are some of the twenty one songs on here. If you've ever got to see any old footage of Aerosmith in the 70's or were able to see them live back then. You'll watch YGM and see that this is a band that is definitely drug free and rocking harder and BETTER than ever. YGM is interlaced with commentary throughout that gives some insights as to how the band got to where they are now. And proceeds to show a band that truly enjoys themselves more now than anytime in their whole career. My one complaint with YGM is the editing of the show. Yes they used a lot of cameras to film it. But do they have to prove that to us by not staying put on anyone for more than five seconds? Iron Maiden's Rock In Rio DVD comes to mind here....."

Press Release - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
Tuesday January 18, 12:47 pm ET


Virgin Megastore Chain to Host 100 Live Band Performances in a Single Day to Raise Money for Tsunami Victims

“LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Entertainment Group, North America, announces today the artist line-up for Virgin Megastore's "100 Acts of Support: The Concerts for Tsunami Relief" on Thursday, January 20th. The one-day event will include 100 live band/artist performances across the country, with all proceeds from the event being donated to the Music for Relief Fund in support of the American Red Cross* fundraising efforts, for the victims of last month's tsunami……“

“….Each Virgin Megastore will also display donation boxes and host a silent auction including autographed Gibson guitars, signed posters from Alanis Morrisette, Robbie Williams, REM, Nick Cave and the producers of Garden State, a Rolling Stones lithograph, autographed Aerosmith boxer shorts, and gym memberships, just to name a few, with all proceeds from the bracelets, donation boxes and auction items going to the fundraising effort…………. “

“For more information on the event you can log onto www.VirginMegaMagazine.com."

2005 International CES
Business Wire--Olympus Imaging America Inc.:

A photo is available on Business Wire's Web site, Newstream.com and AP PhotoExpress:



Rock music icon Steven Tyler of Aerosmith accompanied by producer/guitarist
Marti Frederiksen, perform a live impromptu gig in the Olympus booth at the Consumer
Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week surrounding the company's launch into the
digital music player/camera market space.
(Photo: Business Wire - Jan. 8, 2005)

The Grand Rapids Press, MI
January 17, 2005


It Was Quite a Battle to be Top Dog

"It had all the components of a Super Bowl telecast. The live spectacle featured the top competitors strutting their stuff in front of a cheering crowd, lots and lots of commercials, an appearance by Aerosmith and a wardrobe malfunction that might make Janet Jackson blush.

Yes, all of that actually occurred.

It happened Sunday night during the fourth annual AKC Eukanuba National Championship -- a prestigious canine competition -- simulcast live from Tampa, Fla., on both Animal Planet and Discovery Channel....."

"....Bring on Aerosmith

The telecast of the finale had other wonderful moments.

It included a sideline report from Leanza Cornett, who thrust a microphone in front of Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry for an unexpected interview. Perry, who has an affinity for German shepherds, attended the two-day event with his family.

'Dogs are part of our lives and part of our families,' he said.

The wardrobe malfunction, of all people, involved the contest judge. The elegantly attired Billings had to interrupt the 'Best in Show' judging almost before it had begun when the small microphone clipped to the lapel of her gown slipped. She signaled for a timeout and made her way to the sideline to retrieve the microphone that had fallen into her undergarment. 'I didn't know we were going to have a burlesque show,' she said with a laugh.

The Super Bowl, of course, is a much grander spectacle.
Yet these championship-bred pooches sure put on a magnificent show."

Press Release - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Jan 17, 2005, 8:02 AM




PCs Autographed by Robert Redford, Steven Tyler to be Auctioned on Bay for Charity

"SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2005--Actor and filmmaker Robert Redford and Aerosmith's front man Steven Tyler joined Intel Corporation CEO Craig R. Barrett and Bay CEO and President Meg Whitman in "signing up" to preserve the environment by autographing two PCs for charitable auction on Bay.

The two limited-edition HP Entertainment PCs powered by the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology) will be available for bidding on Bay starting Jan. 24. Proceeds will support the National Cristina Foundation (NCF), an organization that encourages corporations and individuals to donate surplus and used technology for use by training and educational organizations nationwide. NCF is a partner in the Rethink Initiative, a new program that brings together industry, government, environmental groups and the Bay community to address "e-waste."

The Rethink Initiative was unveiled Jan. 6 at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where Tyler, Redford, Barrett and Whitman autographed the Entertainment PCs to support the program and encourage consumers to both "rethink" how they recycle technology products and adopt an environmentally conscious approach to disposing of old equipment.

"As consumers purchase new and exciting technology products, the responsible disposal of old equipment is an important issue," said Tim Mohin, Intel's director of sustainable development. "The e-waste pile is growing high around the world, and statistics show that it runs into millions of tons annually. The auction will help raise awareness for this important issue and support the Rethink Initiative in facilitating the responsible management of used technology around the world."

Industry analyst Gartner estimates that in the United States alone about 133,000 PCs per day are currently being retired but only 10 percent are recycled. Promoting the responsible management of used technology since 1995, Intel initiatives in the past two years have diverted more than 500,000 pounds of used electronics from going to landfills.

More information about the auction can be found at www.bay.com/rethinkEPC.

About the National Cristina Foundation

Every day around the world the National Cristina Foundation (www.cristina.org) is working to ensure that used computer resources that no longer meet a company's or individual's needs are given a second productive life as a tool for developing human potential. Since 1985, hundreds of thousands of computers have been donated at no cost to both donors and recipient organizations, and millions of people throughout the world have been helped to lead more independent and productive lives.

About the Rethink Initiative

The Rethink Initiative brings together industry, government and environmental organizations to offer a fresh perspective and new answers to the challenge of e-waste. The centerpiece of the Rethink program is a Web site (www.bay.com/rethink) that helps consumers and businesses learn about the different product disposition alternatives, such as recycling and refurbishing. Intel and Bay are jointly promoting the Rethink Initiative and working together to reach out to additional industry, government and environmental groups to help make the Rethink Initiative even more comprehensive.

About Kompolt

Kompolt (www.kompolt.com) was retained to manage the listing. Kompolt is the highly regarded "go-to" online auction agency for creating successful, high-value and high-profile promotional and charity auctions for top brand companies and nonprofits.

About Intel

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom.

Intel, Pentium, Intel Centrino and XScale are marks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

(1) Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others."

See Clip: Steven Tyler Interview

Street Musician Has a Sound That's Out of This World

San Francisco Chronicle
January 15, 2005

In the winter of 1981, Michael Masley was taking care of a remote fishing lodge in northern Michigan.......He put horse-hair on his fingers and began bowing the steel strings of the cymbalom, the chromatic hammered dulcimer.......

"The cymbalom has got a lot of resonance, and yet there's no limit to the virtuosity you can develop on it," said Masley, whose fans include rocker Steven Tyler, the Aerosmith singer who appears in "Art Officially Favored," a documentary-fiction hybrid that Berkeley filmmaker Martin Yernazian is making about Masley.........

From the mind of Ross Halfin:
"Have a hard day, trying to get motivated (I am so jet-lagged). Slash calls me so I'm off to Hammersmith to shoot Velvet Revolver - while I remember my good friend John Bionelli is slumming it and working for them. He is crestfallen because Kazuyo, the woman of his dreams, is in Japan... "I miss her so much" he tells me. Anyway, nice to see him. Especially as dealing with Velvet Revolver is worse than a mental institution. Good show, but I was elsewhere - hard to focus on what I was doing..."

Thanks to aeromichigander

Newsday.com
January 14, 2005



Joe Perry likes to talk, but the 54-year-old guitarist for Aerosmith doesn't like to smile.

Why the long face? After all, Aerosmith's latest album of juiced-up blues tunes has the goofy title "Honkin' on Bobo." And the whole reason Perry was visiting Manhattan's Hard Rock Cafe recently was to promote the latest flavor of his Rock Your World hot sauce, called Mango Peach Tango. But in conversation with Newsday's Rafer Guzmán, the guitarist never once cracked a grin. And when asked about Aerosmith's Metallica-style stint in group therapy years ago, he gave a short reply before ending the interview.

Was it something we said?

How did a guy from Boston get involved in hot sauce? Shouldn't you be doing, like, baked beans?

I'm from Portuguese-Italian descent, and I come from first-generation. So exotic food is in my blood. And in the traveling I do, I've been exposed to all kinds of food. Not only do you get to try a lot of exotic food, you also get to try a lot of crappy, bland food. So the light goes off, and you start bringing hot sauce with you.

You actually bring it on tour?

And bringing a lot. Our dressing room - usually there's 20 bottles in the middle of the table. And what I found myself doing was mixing a lot of them together to try to get something I really liked. And I had a relationship with David Ashley, who's got Ashley Food Companies [which also produces sauces for Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead]. I asked him for advice, and we decided to go in partners.

So the new sauce is called Mango Peach Tango. Won't people confuse you with Ted Nugent? [Pause] You know, "Wango Tango"?

Well, I don't know what he's got going on with "Wango Tango," but Mango Peach Tango, the whole thing is the blend of the two fruits with the spice. The "Tango" being the spicy part.

You know, using rock and roll to sell products used to be uncool. What happened to that antiestablishment attitude?

The whole thing with our blues connection - I love barbecue, I love the South. The whole thing makes sense to me. But using music to sell products, it's been done for years. If it's a really cheesy product and it's something that's totally obscure and wrong, then you take issue with it. But for an Aerosmith song to be played during a cool car commercial - I mean, it's another place where Aerosmith gets its music heard. Kids know "Dream On" because of the Buick ad. How many times have you heard that Led Zeppelin song when you see this cool car, this Cadillac, screaming down the road? I think kids today don't see that as a downside, because they get their music in so many different places, in video games and commercials.

You have the "Honkin' on Bobo" album, and you made an appearance in "Lightnin' in a Bottle" [the blues concert film]. Why is the blues so important to you?

It's in my subconscious, it gets under my skin. That's the music that makes me want to pick up a guitar and play. Jazz doesn't do it; no other kind of music does it. We're not real blues players, and we never will be. But you can learn from it and assimilate it and at least know the form. We can have fun playing the music - as we hear it - and morphing into our band of suburban white guys having fun and playing rock and roll. We pay our respects and pay homage and try not to offend anyone by putting our own spin on it.

For a young kid who doesn't know the blues, where would be a good place to start?

Mississippi Fred McDowell - you'll hear a lot of Zeppelin and Stones in there. He was a big influence on those guys. And, of course, Muddy Waters. And Johnny Winter was another that really could capture the black blues and make it accessible, so it didn't sound like old man's music. And, of course, Robert Johnson and Son House, to get that classic, one-guy-playing kind of thing. But to get to the rocked-out stuff, you want Slim Harpo, Fats Domino, Muddy Waters and Mississippi Fred McDowell.

Have you seen Metallica's movie ["Some Kind of Monster"]? It was the first time most people saw a band going through group therapy, but Aerosmith did that years ago. What was that process like?

It's in the book [1999's "Walk This Way," by Stephen Davis and Aerosmith]. You have a choice: You can either break up your band, or you can deal with it. If more bands would do that, we'd have more great music on the planet. I haven't seen that movie, because I've seen our movie. But I do admire their courage, because it's really hard to do.

At the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Intel CEO Craig Barrett is joined on stage with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler to demo new software that lets users mix their own Aerosmith music.

Click the link that is the title to watch Steven sing parts of WTW with Craig Barrett. They give a demo using Walk This Way. Half way through Steven comes out and talks back and forth with him. He talks about being a grandfather and that it feels good. He talks about how UMIX is great and everything. VERY good video to watch.

Best quote: "If the Domino's guy comes you don't have to tip him, you can let him play cowbell"

Q104.3 presents a "Simpson's Rock & Roll Anniversary Weekend" - as we help celebrate their 15th year on the air by highlighting some of the incredible rock stars who have been part of the show! Keep it locked here this weekend as we feature Simpson's clips...and the rockers who were in the episodes! It's all this weekend, exclusively on New York's Simpson's station Q104.3!

Voxilla.com
Jan 13, 2005

Lowell, MA-based VoIP provider BroadVoice might just have landed it's own celebrity rock star.

According to BroadVoice President David Epstein, Steven Tyler, lead singer of the rock band Aerosmith (and father of actress Liv Tyler), tried out the company's VoIP service at the Panasonic booth during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week.

Tyler made a few calls using the service and, Epstein said. was so satisfied with the quality he signed up on the spot for the company’s Unlimited World Plan.

The front of BroadVoice's web site now features a photo of Tyler next to the words “He tried it, he liked it, he signed up.” A link from the photo opens another, featuring Tyler at CES holding a sign that reads “VoIP Phone Service Powered by BroadVoice.”

“He seems pretty happy,” said Epstein. “There’s some possibility that the relationship will expand over time. Stay tuned.”

BroadVoice:

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For those who rather pay for your membership/items from AF1 using Paypal(Paypal.com), your wish has come true. According to Jen she submitted the idea to AF1 and they liked it and will add it to the "new website".

Sun-Sentinel
January 7, 2005

Hot Tickets.....New Releases

Aerosmith: Gold (Geffen Records). This two-disc, 34-song compilation features some of the rock group's best hits, including Rag Doll and Janie's Got a Gun. Plus a live version of Dream On. Available Tuesday.....January 11, 2005

Music News - Guitars From Stars
UncleJoe.com
January 10, 2005

A host of musicians have donated autographed guitars to an online auction for Musicians on Call, an organization which brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of people in hospitals.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Elvis Costello, Aerosmith, Willie Nelson and Carlos Santana are just a few of the stars contributing guitars. The auction is being held in conjunction with a January 31st New York event, which will be hosted by Cynthia Nixon of "Sex and the City" fame and feature an acoustic performance by John Mayer.

Log on to Musicians On Call for all the details.

From AF1:

Food Network Prepares for Hot Visit

Rachel Ray's "Inside Dish" show will visit Joe Perry this week, to turn the heat on how Joe prepares his favorite Boneyard Brew hot sauce dishes.

The Food Network series visits the homes - and kitchens - of some of America's biggest celebrities...

For more information on "Inside Dish"

Visit Food Network:

"This episode will air on January 15, 2005, 6:00 PM ET/PT

Rachael visits with rock-n-roll chef Jaime Laurita and learns what it takes to cook on the road. Then she meets Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, who tells her about how he balances rock stardom with fatherhood, and describes his own brand of hot sauce."

Blabbermouth.net
January 9, 2005

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was presented with a platinum award for "You Gotta Move", the new Aerosmith live DVD packaged with a bonus UmixIt track, at a special party at the Light Nightclub at the Bellagio Hotel on Thursday, January 6. UmixIt spokesperson Tyler hosted the party, which followed Intel CEO Craig Barrett's Keynote Address at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater to introduce the revolutionary new UmixIt enhanced CD and mixing platform. Check out pictures from Wire Image.

Blabbermouth.net
January 11, 2005

Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry recently told Launch Radio Networks that the concert material on the group's recently platinum-certified "You Gotta Move" DVD demonstrates to him and everyone else just how good a band Aerosmith is. "It was a really good performance, and, you know, to get a performance that hangs together, very often people will film 20 shows to put a DVD together like that — and we filmed one," he said. "It was a testament to the ability of the band to put on a good show, knowing the cameras were running." Perry will release a solo album called "Joe Perry" in late March. He's said there will be some performances tied to the project, but no dates have been announced.

Rock Rage
January 11, 2005

ComingSoon.net has landed some new pictures from the upcoming comedy 'Be Cool.' The new shots include pictures of Steven Tyler & Aerosmith's cameo in the film. You can check out the pictures here.

'Be Cool' is the sequel to the 1995 hit 'Get Shorty' starring John Travolta. The sequel is set to hit theaters on March 4th, 2005.

Stars Sing Clapton's Track For Tsunami Victims
ContactMusic.com
January 7, 2005

Sharon Osbourne has enlisted a host of stars to cover Eric Clapton's tragic song Tears In Heaven for a charity single to raise money for the victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

The rock matriarch has joined forces with arch-rival Simon Cowell to produce a star-studded remake of the 1992 song Clapton wrote following the death of his four-year-old son Conor, who was killed when he fell from a 53rd floor apartment window.

Osbourne says, "We approached Eric and his lawyers and everyone else said yes straight away - we could not think of a more appropriate song."

The song will include the vocal talents of Rod Steward, Robbie Williams, Sir Elton John, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, Gwen Stefani and Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne.

Cowell is in talks for Westlife, Will Young and Brian McFadden to join the track, which will be released on Sony and BMG Records.

Osbourne adds, "The people taking part are spread all over the world. They will probably have to record their parts in local studios and then we can put them all together."

It's been reported that Steven can NOT attend the benefit concert in Orlando, FL at Universal Studios because he is under contract with Disney World.

From AF1:

Steven Tyler is in Las Vegas at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) to accept the Platinum Award for Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" DVD and to support UMixIt. The band's first-ever live DVD is a solid hit, certified 4x platinum (400,000 units), and features UMixIt -- a new technology which is a groundbreaking way to let fans remix their favorite songs. Intel Chief Craig Barrett will present a GOLDEN WAFER Award to UMixIt for best new technology. Our favorite screamin' demon will host a special party at the Light Nightclub at the Bellagio Hotel, for attendees of the CES.

Want to know more about UMixIt? You should...you never know when AF1 might roll out a remix contest.

With UmixIt, anybody with a PC can enjoy mixing and remixing music from their favorite artists. UmixIt provides an artist's music in multi-track format on an enhanced CD with an included virtual mixing board that allows you to raise and lower the volume of any instrument, mute and solo any instrument, add pre-loaded effects, create loops, and even record vocals or instruments.

There is no additional software or set-up required. So get remixing, all you would-be producers!

Aero247.com
By: Nick

I've decided to step up to the plate and take over where Chris @ RockThisWay.de left off. Lately, you would have to belong to 5 different message boards and mailing lists to get the latest news on Aerosmith. I figured the fans were quicker at getting news then the offical sites and it would be great to be able to read all of it in one place. It will hopefully become a great resource for Aerosmith fans everywhere.

I have decided to run it a little different then Chris. As he was the only one who updated his website (he did a great job at it), I have asked for help from Chris A.k.A. AeroFanatic and Sakutak to contribute to the page. Instead of them having to send me articles, everything will be setup in a way that they can easily post news without me having to do it for them. I will be more then likely asking for more people to help post articles, and if you would be interested in you can post to the message boards when I ask for more people.

There is a comment section enabled for the news page. You have to register first, it only takes a few minutes, and you will be able to post responses to anything that gets posted here. Don't like what one of the reviews were, post about it! You'll be able to e-mail an article to someone who might like to read it.

The template (backround, text, etc) is NOT permament. If you would like to suggest another template post on the message boards about it and include a link to be able to download it and preview.

All articles that are posted here will be given credit where credit is due.

When Aerosmith starts touring again setlists & concert pictures will be posted about here along with the usual places Chris postes the setlists. I will NOT post every concert picture here because it will make the page load time increase. I will post about the pictures and the link to them.

So let the fun begin!