Thursday, November 30, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
November 29, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Back In The Saddle (w/Tom)
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Livin' On The Edge (w/Tom)
Sweet Emotion (w/Tom)
Draw The Line (w/Tom)
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Walk This Way (w/Tom)
Thanks to: Aero Force One
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Seen And Heard...
Palm Beach Post, FL
November 29, 2006
" . . .Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, serving Thanksgiving meals to the homeless at Farmer Girl restaurant in Lake Worth. . . "
November 29, 2006
" . . .Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, serving Thanksgiving meals to the homeless at Farmer Girl restaurant in Lake Worth. . . "
Top 10 North American Concert Grosses
Monsters and Critics.com, UK
November 28, 2006
Reported through November 21, 2006 - Source: Billboard Boxscore:
1. $4,032,388. Vicente Fernandez. Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk. Universal City, Calif. Nov. 3-5, 9-12.
2. $2,289,723. Bridge School Benefit: Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Brian Wilson, Foo Fighters, Trent Reznor, Death Cab for Cutie, Gillian Welch, Devendra Banhart. Shoreline Amphitheatre. Mountain View, Calif. Oct. 21-22.
3. $1,881,382 ($2,090,030 Canadian). Elton John. Pengrowth Saddledome. Calgary, Alberta. Sept. 29.
4. $1,770,058 ($1,971,375 Canadian). Elton John. Rexall Place. Edmonton, Alberta. Sept. 30.
5. $1,679,622. Aerosmith, Motley Crue. MGM Grand Garden. Las Vegas, Nev. Nov. 4.
November 28, 2006
Reported through November 21, 2006 - Source: Billboard Boxscore:
1. $4,032,388. Vicente Fernandez. Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk. Universal City, Calif. Nov. 3-5, 9-12.
2. $2,289,723. Bridge School Benefit: Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Brian Wilson, Foo Fighters, Trent Reznor, Death Cab for Cutie, Gillian Welch, Devendra Banhart. Shoreline Amphitheatre. Mountain View, Calif. Oct. 21-22.
3. $1,881,382 ($2,090,030 Canadian). Elton John. Pengrowth Saddledome. Calgary, Alberta. Sept. 29.
4. $1,770,058 ($1,971,375 Canadian). Elton John. Rexall Place. Edmonton, Alberta. Sept. 30.
5. $1,679,622. Aerosmith, Motley Crue. MGM Grand Garden. Las Vegas, Nev. Nov. 4.
Celeb Spotting
People Magazine
November 28, 2006
". . .Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, buying an orange 2 B Free tracksuit for a lady friend at Dallas boutique Epic Apparel. The next day, the rocker – who was in town with his band – returned to pick up another ensemble in pink. . . "
November 28, 2006
". . .Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, buying an orange 2 B Free tracksuit for a lady friend at Dallas boutique Epic Apparel. The next day, the rocker – who was in town with his band – returned to pick up another ensemble in pink. . . "
Up close and in your face
(Photo Gallery at Primera Hora)
The San Juan Star, PR
November 28, 2006
Vintage photos of Boston's bad boys and an image of a revving speedometer cast on the white curtains got the hearts of many in the capacity crowd racing in anticipation and provided a peek at what lay ahead -- an emotion-filled rollercoaster ride on the wings of a band that shows no sign of slowing down.
Aerosmith opened their Sunday night show at the Puerto Rico Coliseum with the title cut of their classic 1975 album "Toys in the Attic." With the band bathed in a purple light show, frenetic frontman Steven Tyler pranced down a catwalk that extended 70-feet out from the front of the stage and formed a T at the end in the heart of the arena-floor crowd.
Clad in his trademark leggings, leopard-print gypsy rags and plenty of purple finery, Tyler was a wiry whirl of energy as he stalked around with microphone in hand and left his heart on the stage.
After three decades in the rock n’ roll business, Tyler remains one of the genre's great frontmen -- a consummate showman with the power to keep the crowd in the palm of his while making sure to spread his charms around the arena.Partner in crime Joe Perry delivered a host of impressive solos throughout the show while seemingly picking up a new guitar from his collection for each song. Rooting deep into his considerable bag of tricks, Tyler sang a bit of a capella during 'What it Takes' and then kneeling before Perry as the fretman did his thing and the rest of the band waited on stage awash in a blue sky of light-play.
Tyler’s breathe was heavy with suggestion as the band jumped into a cover of the seminal blues standard “Baby Please Don’t Go,” by which time he had already stripped his shirt off to reveal the word "muerdeme" scrawled colorfully below his bellow button. Tyler whipped out his harmonica to duel with Perry’s guitar and bass player David Hall, who was filling in for founding member Tom Hamilton as he continues to battle cancer.
Not to be outdone, Perry took over lead singing duties on Fleetwod Mac's ''Stop Messing Around,” which he dedicated to the ailing Hamilton.
Perry, a once notorious carouser who looks like he currently spends more time in the gym than in barrooms, mentioned his visit to Puerto Rico in 1981 when his offshoot group, the Joe Perry Project, played “on a beach somewhere.”
In perhaps the night’s most intimate number, Perry picked up a beautiful black acoustic guitar and sat with Tyler at the end of the catwalk for a reading of “Seasons” as blue lights flickered and confetti fell like snow.
That scene segued into “Dream On,” one of the all-time fan favorites of a band that has continued to rack up hits since cutting their first albums in the early 1970s.
Although some fans were left wishing that they had run through more of their more recent hits, few could argue the fact that Aerosmith packed a powerful punch in their relatively short show.
With the stage configuration and the band’s accessibility, many in the enthusiastic crowd got to see, take pictures and even touch this motley group of rock royalty up close and in living color and Tyler passed out some of his harmonicas and bandannas from his microphone stand to some lucky fans. Their performance was expansive and passionate performance throughout. Tyler made sure of that -- making it clear that he was having fun and making it impossible for the crowd -- which ran the gamut from the young to not-so-young -- to not follow suit.
Before the encore, images were projected of 1970s-style cartoon cowboys and cars cartoons, a radio moving through stations with their hits and a large sign that read: "Route to all evil, next stop P.R, no exit.” That set the stage for the closing classics "Love in an Elevator" and “Walk this Way.”
Rather than leaving the stage immediately, Aerosmith remained on-stage, saying good-bye to and humbly thanking the appreciative and clearly pumped up crowd.
After calling for applause for his bandmates, Tyler left fans with a final
message: “The most important person here tonight is you.”
Additional photo gallery: El Nuevo Dia
Thanks to: (Mauri3480)
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
News From The Road
Aero Force One
November 28, 2006
You Stay Classy San Diego!
I can’t believe it! The leg is over and it’s 1 more to go. The west coast was a blast. LA was insane like it always is. A bunch of Celebs were in the crowd. Slash was over my shoulder during the show. He then met up with Joe at the New York Dolls show at Avalon. Steven and Brad took part in Jay Leno’s annual bike ride the next day. I woke up to the roar of Steven and his posse riding toward Sunset Blvd with more horsepower than a Clydesdale stable. I headed out early to grab a Starbucks when I spotted Joey’s buddy and movie star Kevin Chapman driving towards me. He stopped to say hello and to show me his hog, I mean bike. When he got off of it the bike tumbled over. I jumped out of my car to help him. Damn! Those things are heavy. I was a little worried ole Chappy wouldn’t be able to finish the ride but he did with flying colors. Next up was classy San Diego. Ok crowd. That’s all I have to say about San Diego. I think the Devore show was the best show I have seen in the last 5 years. The crowd was great and the band was running on all cylinders. Joey played his ass off and it was so cold that Superman froze his “S” off. Sorry folks these are the jokes - I don’t dance. The guys plowed through Phoenix, Dallas (my favorite stop so far) and San Antonio. Houston kicked major butt and then it was onto Tampa. It was the night before Thanksgiving and as everyone knows John Travolta came as Steven’s guest. The guy couldn’t have been nicer. He stopped and talked to the crew and their guests and even sang a few Grease songs for my daughter who came down for Thanksgiving. He was a classy guy!
What Time Do We Go On? - Photo: John Bionelli
After turkey day the guys played in West Palm Beach. As you all know the guys have strong ties to this area. Joey and Joe have or had houses here and Steven might as well for all the time he spends in Florida. Steven spent his Thanksgiving at a soup kitchen passing out food for the homeless. This didn’t surprise me at all because every holiday he gives back to the community in someway. I tip my hat to him for that. Brad spent the day after West Palm getting married to his longtime girlfriend Kim. These two are great people and I hope they have a great life together.
Stalker or Super Fan? You be the Judge - Photo: John Bionelli
New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft came to the WPB show with his wife Myra. He is a god in New England and spent time with each of the band members as well as Joey’s drum tech MaGee. He flew back to Foxboro the next day.
The guys played in Puerto Rico for the first time since the Get a Grip tour. It was great playing there. The vibe was unbelievable. While Joe was attacking his guitar with his silk red shirt his tech Jim Survis came over to me and said that this is the first time that these people have seen this.
Joey Kramer Gets Steamed After the Show! - Photo: John Bionelli
On the way back to Florida the guys worked on the set list for the Beacon. This show is starting to shape up to something really special. The MTV unplugged show keeps coming to mind with all the possibilities of songs. It will be a little like storytellers with the guys giving little antidotes to some of the songs. They are working on the backdrops and curtains and video. If it’s a success who knows, maybe they could do a whole tour like that of theatres. I can dream can’t I?
Tom will be making an appearance at Mohegan Sun to film his part for the NASCAR shoot. I’m sure once he straps on his 4 string (or 5) you won’t be able to get that piece of lumber off him.
The Refugee All Stars will also be there opening the show. Get there early to check them out. The guys will be spending Tuesday and Thursday with the SLRAS working on a couple of tracks for some upcoming tribute albums.
Danger Willie Cole - Photo: John Bionelli
Employee of the Week goes to Young Willie Cole. Willie is the go to guy. You can see him right in front of Steven during the show. He get’s in early and is the last one to leave. He goes by several nicknames, Steamboat, Box Car and Wilson. He’s 24 but looks 18. Make sure you go up to him and say Hi!
See you on the Road!
John B.
November 28, 2006
You Stay Classy San Diego!
I can’t believe it! The leg is over and it’s 1 more to go. The west coast was a blast. LA was insane like it always is. A bunch of Celebs were in the crowd. Slash was over my shoulder during the show. He then met up with Joe at the New York Dolls show at Avalon. Steven and Brad took part in Jay Leno’s annual bike ride the next day. I woke up to the roar of Steven and his posse riding toward Sunset Blvd with more horsepower than a Clydesdale stable. I headed out early to grab a Starbucks when I spotted Joey’s buddy and movie star Kevin Chapman driving towards me. He stopped to say hello and to show me his hog, I mean bike. When he got off of it the bike tumbled over. I jumped out of my car to help him. Damn! Those things are heavy. I was a little worried ole Chappy wouldn’t be able to finish the ride but he did with flying colors. Next up was classy San Diego. Ok crowd. That’s all I have to say about San Diego. I think the Devore show was the best show I have seen in the last 5 years. The crowd was great and the band was running on all cylinders. Joey played his ass off and it was so cold that Superman froze his “S” off. Sorry folks these are the jokes - I don’t dance. The guys plowed through Phoenix, Dallas (my favorite stop so far) and San Antonio. Houston kicked major butt and then it was onto Tampa. It was the night before Thanksgiving and as everyone knows John Travolta came as Steven’s guest. The guy couldn’t have been nicer. He stopped and talked to the crew and their guests and even sang a few Grease songs for my daughter who came down for Thanksgiving. He was a classy guy!
What Time Do We Go On? - Photo: John Bionelli
After turkey day the guys played in West Palm Beach. As you all know the guys have strong ties to this area. Joey and Joe have or had houses here and Steven might as well for all the time he spends in Florida. Steven spent his Thanksgiving at a soup kitchen passing out food for the homeless. This didn’t surprise me at all because every holiday he gives back to the community in someway. I tip my hat to him for that. Brad spent the day after West Palm getting married to his longtime girlfriend Kim. These two are great people and I hope they have a great life together.
Stalker or Super Fan? You be the Judge - Photo: John Bionelli
New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft came to the WPB show with his wife Myra. He is a god in New England and spent time with each of the band members as well as Joey’s drum tech MaGee. He flew back to Foxboro the next day.
The guys played in Puerto Rico for the first time since the Get a Grip tour. It was great playing there. The vibe was unbelievable. While Joe was attacking his guitar with his silk red shirt his tech Jim Survis came over to me and said that this is the first time that these people have seen this.
Joey Kramer Gets Steamed After the Show! - Photo: John Bionelli
On the way back to Florida the guys worked on the set list for the Beacon. This show is starting to shape up to something really special. The MTV unplugged show keeps coming to mind with all the possibilities of songs. It will be a little like storytellers with the guys giving little antidotes to some of the songs. They are working on the backdrops and curtains and video. If it’s a success who knows, maybe they could do a whole tour like that of theatres. I can dream can’t I?
Tom will be making an appearance at Mohegan Sun to film his part for the NASCAR shoot. I’m sure once he straps on his 4 string (or 5) you won’t be able to get that piece of lumber off him.
The Refugee All Stars will also be there opening the show. Get there early to check them out. The guys will be spending Tuesday and Thursday with the SLRAS working on a couple of tracks for some upcoming tribute albums.
Danger Willie Cole - Photo: John Bionelli
Employee of the Week goes to Young Willie Cole. Willie is the go to guy. You can see him right in front of Steven during the show. He get’s in early and is the last one to leave. He goes by several nicknames, Steamboat, Box Car and Wilson. He’s 24 but looks 18. Make sure you go up to him and say Hi!
See you on the Road!
John B.
Aerosmith with special guest -
MoheganSun.com
November 28, 2006
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars - Wednesday, November 29
Aerosmith had their first taste of commercial stardom in the 1970’s, and as many rock bands’ stories go they hit a tumultuous point soon after. They re-emerged in the 1980’s, experiencing success that encompassed a whole new generation of rockers. Today, they continue to play to sold-out houses around the world. The biggest hits from their first rush of success came from the hits “Walk This Way,” and “Dream On.” Their re-emergence in the mid 1980’s produced many hits, along with some powerful rock ballads, including “Dude (Looks Like A Lady),” “Rag Doll,” “Love In An Elevator,” “Cryin’,” “Crazy,” and “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.”
Mohegan Sun Arena -
Doors: 6:30 | Show: 7:30 pm
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
Ticket Pricing: $135, $110, $80 at
Ticketmaster.com
November 28, 2006
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars - Wednesday, November 29
Aerosmith had their first taste of commercial stardom in the 1970’s, and as many rock bands’ stories go they hit a tumultuous point soon after. They re-emerged in the 1980’s, experiencing success that encompassed a whole new generation of rockers. Today, they continue to play to sold-out houses around the world. The biggest hits from their first rush of success came from the hits “Walk This Way,” and “Dream On.” Their re-emergence in the mid 1980’s produced many hits, along with some powerful rock ballads, including “Dude (Looks Like A Lady),” “Rag Doll,” “Love In An Elevator,” “Cryin’,” “Crazy,” and “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.”
Mohegan Sun Arena -
Doors: 6:30 | Show: 7:30 pm
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
Ticket Pricing: $135, $110, $80 at
Ticketmaster.com
Monday, November 27, 2006
Concert Review
Primera Hora, Puerto Rico
November 27, 2006
Tremendous of principle to aim - Aerosmith
That is the correct description on which the fanatics of rock lived last night in the Coliseo of Puerto Rico, in concert... the famous native band from Boston...
During "Sweet Emotion", the guitarist Joe Perry did a single one of guitar to the laser beams rate, that was worth a strong ovación to him of the public...
[Encore]
...People began to make a strong noise which caused the band to return to perform "Love in an Elevator" in where the public... was put of foot and danced, a girl even rose to the platform and was photographed with Tyler, embraced and... ripostó with a kiss... The concert culminated at about 10:58 p.m. with "Walk This Way" in which the people shook their arms side to side with prompts from the singer...
It is possible to emphasize that the artist shown vocal impeccable, although he had throat surgery four months ago. The concert was one of height as much in the production as in the organization. In musical terms the band was listened to perfectly...
The public remained though with the desire to listen to "Crazy", "Amazing", "Pink", "Angel", "Fly Away From Here" and from the super success film Armageddon - “I Don't Want to Miss A Thing".
(Translated version of complete article - here - by Yahoo!)
November 27, 2006
Tremendous of principle to aim - Aerosmith
That is the correct description on which the fanatics of rock lived last night in the Coliseo of Puerto Rico, in concert... the famous native band from Boston...
During "Sweet Emotion", the guitarist Joe Perry did a single one of guitar to the laser beams rate, that was worth a strong ovación to him of the public...
[Encore]
...People began to make a strong noise which caused the band to return to perform "Love in an Elevator" in where the public... was put of foot and danced, a girl even rose to the platform and was photographed with Tyler, embraced and... ripostó with a kiss... The concert culminated at about 10:58 p.m. with "Walk This Way" in which the people shook their arms side to side with prompts from the singer...
It is possible to emphasize that the artist shown vocal impeccable, although he had throat surgery four months ago. The concert was one of height as much in the production as in the organization. In musical terms the band was listened to perfectly...
The public remained though with the desire to listen to "Crazy", "Amazing", "Pink", "Angel", "Fly Away From Here" and from the super success film Armageddon - “I Don't Want to Miss A Thing".
(Translated version of complete article - here - by Yahoo!)
Aerosmith - Fourth Position on New Zealand Charts
Scoop Independent News
November 27, 2006
Top 40 Albums - Week To Sunday, November 19, 2006
1 - One World - The Feelers - WEA/Warner
2 - Skin And Bones - Foo Fighters - SBME
3 - Still The Same: Great Rock Classics - Rod Stewart - SBME
4 - Devil's Got A New Disguise: The Very Best Of Aerosmith - SBME
See full chart in .pdf format: (here).
November 27, 2006
Top 40 Albums - Week To Sunday, November 19, 2006
1 - One World - The Feelers - WEA/Warner
2 - Skin And Bones - Foo Fighters - SBME
3 - Still The Same: Great Rock Classics - Rod Stewart - SBME
4 - Devil's Got A New Disguise: The Very Best Of Aerosmith - SBME
See full chart in .pdf format: (here).
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, Hato Rey, PR
November 26, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Back In The Saddle
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Love In An Elevator
Walk This Way
Thanks to: Aero Force One
West Palm Beach, FL
Aero Force One
November 26, 2006
Aerosmith - Sound Advice Amphitheatre, 11/24/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
November 26, 2006
Aerosmith - Sound Advice Amphitheatre, 11/24/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
Musicians share which concerts they wish they had attended
Indianapolis Star, IN
November 26, 2006
Celebrities have access to plenty of exclusive perks, but a time machine isn't one of them. When the rich and famous daydream about turning back the clock, it's nothing more than a dream. Still, prominent musicians would jump at a chance to witness bygone superstars onstage.
During the past year, The Indianapolis Star posed the following question to an assortment of singers, rappers and guitarists: "If you could attend any concert from history, what performance would you like to see?" Among all the wish lists, reggae champion Bob Marley, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley and guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix were popular picks...
King for a day
Give Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones a seat in the audience when Presley recorded his " '68 Comeback Special" for the NBC television network.
Wearing black leather from head to toe, Presley performed with long-running sidemen Scotty Moore (guitar) and D.J. Fontana (drums).
"Elvis was singing so well, and he looked really great," said Jones, who recently reassembled Foreigner with Jason Bonham on drums and Kelly Hansen on vocals. "You could truly see why he was who he was. There was no (nonsense). It was, 'Yeah, he is the king.' "
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry would aim earlier in the Presley timeline to catch a "Louisiana Hayride" date in Shreveport, La., in 1954. As a three-hour parade of talent similar to Nashville's "Grand Ole Opry," the weekly "Hayride" shows featured abbreviated performances from every artist.
"Elvis poured everything into those few songs," Perry said. "To see him down there blowing people's minds would have been incredible."
Perry also noted the friction created by early rock 'n' roll in a conservative part of the country.
"Any hint of that kind of music was scary," Perry said. "He's lucky he wasn't ridden off the road."
Christian pop singer Amy Grant picked Presley playing anywhere in 1956, based on what she's seen in a film documentary titled "Elvis '56."
"He was just a big ball of fire right there," she said.
Seizing the moment
The low-key ballads sung by James Blunt don't have a lot in common with the manic work of Jimi Hendrix, the singer-guitarist who recorded three landmark albums before his death in 1970.
But Blunt cited one of Hendrix's final appearances -- the Isle of Wight Festival on Aug. 8, 1970, in the United Kingdom -- as his dream show.
"I listened to him massively as a teenager," said Englishman Blunt. "I don't think I sound anything like him, but I'm sure what you listen to has to influence you somewhere."
It's easier to draw a line of influence from Hendrix to Aerosmith's Perry, who wishes he could have caught Hendrix when he set the night ablaze June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Sharing a bill with the Who, the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, Hendrix famously set his guitar on fire during a rendition of the Troggs' "Wild Thing."
"It was his chance to prove himself and one-up everybody," Perry said. "That was back when the only way you made a name for yourself was by playing live. That was the perfect opportunity, and he knew it. He took everything he learned from his background plus just his innate genius as a showman and piled it into that moment..."
November 26, 2006
Celebrities have access to plenty of exclusive perks, but a time machine isn't one of them. When the rich and famous daydream about turning back the clock, it's nothing more than a dream. Still, prominent musicians would jump at a chance to witness bygone superstars onstage.
During the past year, The Indianapolis Star posed the following question to an assortment of singers, rappers and guitarists: "If you could attend any concert from history, what performance would you like to see?" Among all the wish lists, reggae champion Bob Marley, rock 'n' roll icon Elvis Presley and guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix were popular picks...
King for a day
Give Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones a seat in the audience when Presley recorded his " '68 Comeback Special" for the NBC television network.
Wearing black leather from head to toe, Presley performed with long-running sidemen Scotty Moore (guitar) and D.J. Fontana (drums).
"Elvis was singing so well, and he looked really great," said Jones, who recently reassembled Foreigner with Jason Bonham on drums and Kelly Hansen on vocals. "You could truly see why he was who he was. There was no (nonsense). It was, 'Yeah, he is the king.' "
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry would aim earlier in the Presley timeline to catch a "Louisiana Hayride" date in Shreveport, La., in 1954. As a three-hour parade of talent similar to Nashville's "Grand Ole Opry," the weekly "Hayride" shows featured abbreviated performances from every artist.
"Elvis poured everything into those few songs," Perry said. "To see him down there blowing people's minds would have been incredible."
Perry also noted the friction created by early rock 'n' roll in a conservative part of the country.
"Any hint of that kind of music was scary," Perry said. "He's lucky he wasn't ridden off the road."
Christian pop singer Amy Grant picked Presley playing anywhere in 1956, based on what she's seen in a film documentary titled "Elvis '56."
"He was just a big ball of fire right there," she said.
Seizing the moment
The low-key ballads sung by James Blunt don't have a lot in common with the manic work of Jimi Hendrix, the singer-guitarist who recorded three landmark albums before his death in 1970.
But Blunt cited one of Hendrix's final appearances -- the Isle of Wight Festival on Aug. 8, 1970, in the United Kingdom -- as his dream show.
"I listened to him massively as a teenager," said Englishman Blunt. "I don't think I sound anything like him, but I'm sure what you listen to has to influence you somewhere."
It's easier to draw a line of influence from Hendrix to Aerosmith's Perry, who wishes he could have caught Hendrix when he set the night ablaze June 18, 1967, at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Sharing a bill with the Who, the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, Hendrix famously set his guitar on fire during a rendition of the Troggs' "Wild Thing."
"It was his chance to prove himself and one-up everybody," Perry said. "That was back when the only way you made a name for yourself was by playing live. That was the perfect opportunity, and he knew it. He took everything he learned from his background plus just his innate genius as a showman and piled it into that moment..."
Video From West Palm Beach Concert
YouTube.com
November 25, 2006
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler singing "Dream On" - 11/24/06
Watch: (here).
Thanks to: Deppdork
November 25, 2006
Aerosmith - Steven Tyler singing "Dream On" - 11/24/06
Watch: (here).
Thanks to: Deppdork
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Aerosmith Returns For Part Of Its “Route of All Evil” Tour
El Nuevo Día, Puerto Rico
Endi.com
November 25, 2006
The legendary Aerosmith will perform Sunday... at the Coliseo Miguel Agrelot as part of the “Route of All Evil” tour.
Its members, singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist David Hull (who replaces Tom Hamilton, being treated for throat cancer) and drummer Joey Kramer will present/display a recital made up of the successes of the different stages of the band.
In addition to the energy... of Tyler and Perry... they will count on an impressive platform of 70 feet that will extend into the audience.
Formed in 1970 in Boston, Aerosmith began fusing rock with blues. With the passage of the years, they have been creators of great successes that have helped to write pages of the history of rock, sometimes thanks to a commercial sound...
In 2001, the band was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame... and has obtained four Grammy awards...
In the 90’s, its success was bound to a series of videos... which included young people like Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler, daughter of the singer.
Tickets for the concert are on sale through the ticket office of the Coliseo and TicketPop.com.
(English translation of El Nuevo Dia report - Translate.Google.com)
Endi.com
November 25, 2006
The legendary Aerosmith will perform Sunday... at the Coliseo Miguel Agrelot as part of the “Route of All Evil” tour.
Its members, singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist David Hull (who replaces Tom Hamilton, being treated for throat cancer) and drummer Joey Kramer will present/display a recital made up of the successes of the different stages of the band.
In addition to the energy... of Tyler and Perry... they will count on an impressive platform of 70 feet that will extend into the audience.
Formed in 1970 in Boston, Aerosmith began fusing rock with blues. With the passage of the years, they have been creators of great successes that have helped to write pages of the history of rock, sometimes thanks to a commercial sound...
In 2001, the band was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame... and has obtained four Grammy awards...
In the 90’s, its success was bound to a series of videos... which included young people like Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler, daughter of the singer.
Tickets for the concert are on sale through the ticket office of the Coliseo and TicketPop.com.
(English translation of El Nuevo Dia report - Translate.Google.com)
What's Happening - Entertainment & Events
PuertoRicoWow.com
Aerosmith
Aerosmith will be on stage on November 26, 2006, in the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Among their hits are "Dream On", "Sweet Emotion", "Walk This Way", "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", "Rag Doll", "Love in an Elevator", "Janie's Got a Gun", "Crazy", "Livin' on the Edge", "Cryin'", "Don't Want to Miss a Thing", "Jaded", among many others.
The group is composed of singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton, and drummer Joey Kramer. They have broken every tradition and fashion in rock ‘n’ roll to become one of the most powerful and electrifying forces in popular music. For over 30 years, Aerosmith has defined American Rock 'n' Roll. Only a few words on their notable career are hallucinating: over 100 million records sold, many awards (Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, MTV Awards), and a genuine fan base that surpasses the millions around the world.
Now is your chance to enjoy these superstars in concert.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith will be on stage on November 26, 2006, in the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot. Among their hits are "Dream On", "Sweet Emotion", "Walk This Way", "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)", "Rag Doll", "Love in an Elevator", "Janie's Got a Gun", "Crazy", "Livin' on the Edge", "Cryin'", "Don't Want to Miss a Thing", "Jaded", among many others.
The group is composed of singer Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton, and drummer Joey Kramer. They have broken every tradition and fashion in rock ‘n’ roll to become one of the most powerful and electrifying forces in popular music. For over 30 years, Aerosmith has defined American Rock 'n' Roll. Only a few words on their notable career are hallucinating: over 100 million records sold, many awards (Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, MTV Awards), and a genuine fan base that surpasses the millions around the world.
Now is your chance to enjoy these superstars in concert.
Nissan 240 Project Car
JoePerrysRockYourWorld.com
November 25, 2006
Joe's Blog: 7-Nov-06:
"...After the San Francisco show we boarded our land yacht and set sail for Vegas and arrived in Sin City early the next morning. Later that day we went to the SEMA show at the Convention Center. 3 Million square feet of hot rods, fast and furious cars and everything it takes to build them. My sons and I are building a fast and furious style 240 SX Nissan. It is going to have over 500 horsepower etc..."
November 25, 2006
Joe's Blog: 7-Nov-06:
"...After the San Francisco show we boarded our land yacht and set sail for Vegas and arrived in Sin City early the next morning. Later that day we went to the SEMA show at the Convention Center. 3 Million square feet of hot rods, fast and furious cars and everything it takes to build them. My sons and I are building a fast and furious style 240 SX Nissan. It is going to have over 500 horsepower etc..."
Friday, November 24, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Sound Advice Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, FL
November 24, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Walk This Way
Thanks to: Aero Force One
Singer Feeds Hungry
CNN.com
November 24, 2006
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler helps serve Thanksgiving meals to the needy.
WPBF's Bonny Ghosh reports (November 24).
Watch: (here).
November 24, 2006
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler helps serve Thanksgiving meals to the needy.
WPBF's Bonny Ghosh reports (November 24).
Watch: (here).
Thanksgiving spirit extends well beyond family dinner tables
The Palm Beach Post, FL
November 24, 2006
...That sense of kinship runs wide on Thanksgiving.
Farmer Girl Restaurant in Lake Worth for two decades has offered free turkey and trimmings to whoever walks through its door.
"We say it's for the homeless, for the needy, but a lot of customers are here looking for a friendly smile," manager Phyllis Brim said.
The warmth runs both ways. Brim said customers often pat her on the back as they leave. "It makes me feel great," she said.
An estimated 30 volunteers, including Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, teamed with kitchen staff to cook and serve food to an estimated 1,600 people. Tyler, who's in town for a Friday night concert at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre, waited on tables and served food for two hours.
"I can't believe he stayed that long!" restaurant owner Nick Apostolopoulos said...
November 24, 2006
...That sense of kinship runs wide on Thanksgiving.
Farmer Girl Restaurant in Lake Worth for two decades has offered free turkey and trimmings to whoever walks through its door.
"We say it's for the homeless, for the needy, but a lot of customers are here looking for a friendly smile," manager Phyllis Brim said.
The warmth runs both ways. Brim said customers often pat her on the back as they leave. "It makes me feel great," she said.
An estimated 30 volunteers, including Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, teamed with kitchen staff to cook and serve food to an estimated 1,600 people. Tyler, who's in town for a Friday night concert at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre, waited on tables and served food for two hours.
"I can't believe he stayed that long!" restaurant owner Nick Apostolopoulos said...
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Boomer rock rules
Vancouver Sun, Canada
November 23, 2006
"...Pollstar reports that five of the top 10 grossing tours of all time are by the Rolling Stones.
What is surprising is that so few big tours are by newer acts. According to the latest online Billboard chart, baby boomer acts such as Elton John, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, and Jimmy Buffett had the top grossing shows during the second week in October. The youngest act that made the top 10 was Motley Crue, which was opening for Aerosmith..."
November 23, 2006
"...Pollstar reports that five of the top 10 grossing tours of all time are by the Rolling Stones.
What is surprising is that so few big tours are by newer acts. According to the latest online Billboard chart, baby boomer acts such as Elton John, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith, and Jimmy Buffett had the top grossing shows during the second week in October. The youngest act that made the top 10 was Motley Crue, which was opening for Aerosmith..."
Tampa, FL
Aero Force One
November 22, 2006
Aerosmith - Ford Amphitheatre - 11/22/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
November 22, 2006
Aerosmith - Ford Amphitheatre - 11/22/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
Moose's Review - Aerosmith at the MGM Grand Garden Arena
BrainGell Radio: Home of the internet Metal-Head
By: Mike Cunningham
November 21, 2006
From the time I arrived at the MGM, the place was filled with Magic. I don’t know if this is because I ran right into Mind Freak Criss Angel almost knocking him into a state of elevation, Or the fact that I was about to see two of my all time classic favorites in Motley Crue and Aerosmith. We entered the arena just as Motley Crue hit the stage - firebombs and explosions abound were quick to remind me that the Crue were here to warm things up, so to speak...
Aerosmith - from the time Steven Tyler hit that first high note I was in total awe. He didn’t miss a note all night and was better than I ever imagined. The stage was huge with a 70’ runaway, which I was fortunate enough to be only 20 feet from. Joe Perry is a passionate guitar player with incredible blues-rock solos.
The added bonus was the entire show was filmed for a NASCAR special, which will air in February. The stage looked like a NASCAR garage area with racecars, tires and flags. They even did Back in the Saddle again, again - that is not a typo - they performed it twice with a new set of lyrics just for NASCAR.
It's easy to see why this band has kept its star power for 30 plus years. The sound was incredible, the energy was incredible, the show was incredible, this band is incredible!!!
By: Mike Cunningham
November 21, 2006
From the time I arrived at the MGM, the place was filled with Magic. I don’t know if this is because I ran right into Mind Freak Criss Angel almost knocking him into a state of elevation, Or the fact that I was about to see two of my all time classic favorites in Motley Crue and Aerosmith. We entered the arena just as Motley Crue hit the stage - firebombs and explosions abound were quick to remind me that the Crue were here to warm things up, so to speak...
Aerosmith - from the time Steven Tyler hit that first high note I was in total awe. He didn’t miss a note all night and was better than I ever imagined. The stage was huge with a 70’ runaway, which I was fortunate enough to be only 20 feet from. Joe Perry is a passionate guitar player with incredible blues-rock solos.
The added bonus was the entire show was filmed for a NASCAR special, which will air in February. The stage looked like a NASCAR garage area with racecars, tires and flags. They even did Back in the Saddle again, again - that is not a typo - they performed it twice with a new set of lyrics just for NASCAR.
It's easy to see why this band has kept its star power for 30 plus years. The sound was incredible, the energy was incredible, the show was incredible, this band is incredible!!!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Ford Amphitheatre, Tampa, FL
November 22, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Walk This Way
Thanks to: Aero Force One
Top 20 Concert Tours in North America
NBC 24 Toledo, OH
November 22, 2006
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Concert Tours
1. (1) Elton John; $1,873,646; $111.85.
2. (2) Cirque Du Soleil - "Delirium"; $1,369,415; $85.00.
3. (4) Eric Clapton; $1,135,060; $86.04.
4. (3) Dave Matthews Band; $1,134,050; $50.25.
5. (5) Shakira; $1,071,967; $72.52.
6. (New) Dixie Chicks; $1,011,516; $70.50.
7. (6) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; $975,710; $70.10.
8. (9) Red Hot Chili Peppers; $965,749; $57.32.
9. (7) Mariah Carey; $962,747; $78.56.
10. (8) Aerosmith / Motley Crue; $916,732; $60.36.
11. (10) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; $796,536; $51.13.
12. (13) Tool; $712,719; $50.79. 13.
13. (12) Rascal Flatts; $686,804; $46.02.
14. (11) Toby Keith; $677,267; $45.15.
15. (14) American Idols Live; $520,759; $54.72.
16. (15) Def Leppard / Journey; $476,493; $48.50.
17. (16) Sheryl Crow / John Mayer; $466,993; $42.78.
18. (17) Steely Dan; $435,670; $50.01.
19. (18) Nickelback; $434,481; $43.26.
20. (20) Bob Dylan; $406,471; $54.90.
November 22, 2006
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Concert Tours
1. (1) Elton John; $1,873,646; $111.85.
2. (2) Cirque Du Soleil - "Delirium"; $1,369,415; $85.00.
3. (4) Eric Clapton; $1,135,060; $86.04.
4. (3) Dave Matthews Band; $1,134,050; $50.25.
5. (5) Shakira; $1,071,967; $72.52.
6. (New) Dixie Chicks; $1,011,516; $70.50.
7. (6) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; $975,710; $70.10.
8. (9) Red Hot Chili Peppers; $965,749; $57.32.
9. (7) Mariah Carey; $962,747; $78.56.
10. (8) Aerosmith / Motley Crue; $916,732; $60.36.
11. (10) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers; $796,536; $51.13.
12. (13) Tool; $712,719; $50.79. 13.
13. (12) Rascal Flatts; $686,804; $46.02.
14. (11) Toby Keith; $677,267; $45.15.
15. (14) American Idols Live; $520,759; $54.72.
16. (15) Def Leppard / Journey; $476,493; $48.50.
17. (16) Sheryl Crow / John Mayer; $466,993; $42.78.
18. (17) Steely Dan; $435,670; $50.01.
19. (18) Nickelback; $434,481; $43.26.
20. (20) Bob Dylan; $406,471; $54.90.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Perry playing every gig like it's the last
Boston Globe, MA
November 21, 2006
Aerosmith out to pasture? You never know, says Joe Perry. Talking to a Florida newspaper over the weekend, Aerosmith's ax man said the bad luck that's befallen the band recently has made him question whether this train can, in fact, keep a-rollin'. Not only has screaming Steven Tyler had throat surgery, but Tom Hamilton's being treated for throat cancer, and Perry himself just suffered a nasty head injury. "I was so [ticked] off -- really, really [ticked] off," Perry said of the Nov. 4 mishap at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas. Barely three songs into the band's 90-minute set , Perry was hit by a camera boom, and suffered a concussion and severe bruising. As a result, the guitarist says he's begun treating each show as if it could be his last. "That feeling of wondering when you're gonna play again is what does it," said Perry, 56. "I gotta think there's a sense of immediacy that all this stuff brings. When I play these cities I can't help but think: Who knows, this might be it."
November 21, 2006
Aerosmith out to pasture? You never know, says Joe Perry. Talking to a Florida newspaper over the weekend, Aerosmith's ax man said the bad luck that's befallen the band recently has made him question whether this train can, in fact, keep a-rollin'. Not only has screaming Steven Tyler had throat surgery, but Tom Hamilton's being treated for throat cancer, and Perry himself just suffered a nasty head injury. "I was so [ticked] off -- really, really [ticked] off," Perry said of the Nov. 4 mishap at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas. Barely three songs into the band's 90-minute set , Perry was hit by a camera boom, and suffered a concussion and severe bruising. As a result, the guitarist says he's begun treating each show as if it could be his last. "That feeling of wondering when you're gonna play again is what does it," said Perry, 56. "I gotta think there's a sense of immediacy that all this stuff brings. When I play these cities I can't help but think: Who knows, this might be it."
Lennon with Aerosmith and Motley Crue coming to Tampa Bay
TBNWeekly.com, FL
November 21, 2006
...Female rocker and piano pounding wild child Lennon hits the road with Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe on the must see hard rock spectacle of 2006 aptly dubbed the "Route of all Evil" tour. Lennon, the hard-rocking singer, songwriter and pianist, launched another aural assault on the world with her sophomore release, Damaged Goods....
...First stop is the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. Admission is $165, $85; $55; Lawn: $39.50. Visit www.livenation.com.
On Thursday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m., catch the show at Garage Bar, 662 Central Ave.,
St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-553-9212 or visit www.stpetegaragebar.com.
November 21, 2006
...Female rocker and piano pounding wild child Lennon hits the road with Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe on the must see hard rock spectacle of 2006 aptly dubbed the "Route of all Evil" tour. Lennon, the hard-rocking singer, songwriter and pianist, launched another aural assault on the world with her sophomore release, Damaged Goods....
...First stop is the Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 6 p.m. Admission is $165, $85; $55; Lawn: $39.50. Visit www.livenation.com.
On Thursday, Nov. 23, 8 p.m., catch the show at Garage Bar, 662 Central Ave.,
St. Petersburg. For more information, call 727-553-9212 or visit www.stpetegaragebar.com.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Houston, TX
Aero Force One
November 20, 2006
Aerosmith - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - 11/19/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
November 20, 2006
Aerosmith - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - 11/19/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here).
New Video Clip
Aerosmith.com
November 19, 2006
Curt Schilling Birthday Video
- It's The Sock That Counts
Watch (here).
November 19, 2006
Curt Schilling Birthday Video
- It's The Sock That Counts
Watch (here).
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston, TX
November 19, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Walk This Way
Thanks to: Aero Force One
ST Here..... from the tail of a comet
Aero Force One
November 19, 2006
San Antonio
Known for its river walk, which is the closest you'll get to Venice in the
US, and romantic at night with your main squeeze...oweee...and of course the
Alamo, where your friend and mine, Ozzy Osbourne, pissed and got kissed by a
cop. Interesting that that's the best pr he ever got...although biting a
bats head off was some pretty amazing shit at the time. On the way into the venue,
for a quarter mile, you go through a ghost town of where there's a hundred miles of horse fence...and dust...and corrals and stables...only to pull up to one of the
best Live Nation outdoor facilities yet. It's like coming upon a giant
flying saucer that holds 18,000 and we're about to be the reason why...had one
of the best police escorts from the airport to bring me through all
that...very presidential to be in a caravan of police cars and motorcycles
all of which were leap frogging to stop traffic so we can whizz by only to
wave to all the fans...and get to the gig early so we can hurry up and wait. The 3
hour lull before the storm consisted of meeting my favorite Pennsylvania
state trooper, his brother and family, a mac girl, that was really a boy,
who was by the way one of the best yet...straight as a male and all the
while talked about he wore his... the man really understood androgyny. Then
we went into the dressing room across the hall.... and did a Curt Schilling
happy birthday video with Joe and me. Casey shot and directed it with Johnny B...
peep it over at aerosmith.com. It kind of speaks for itself...
Then it was 5 minutes with the doc...re-upped my vitamins...B12 shot in the
butt... Joey got one too and taught me how to stand on one leg so my butt
cheek wasn't so tight. My ass is so tight after 5 months - don't want the
needle gettin stuck. Thanks Joey! The doctor said last month when he was
at the Stones concert - doin' them - he wore an Aerosmith shirt and they
poked fun at him. So when he walked in with a Stones shirt we made him go
out and not come back till he changed it...tou f*@%in' che...
Then it was off to look at 2,000 slides for our performance at the Beacon in
NY. It's gonna be a storyteller type of event. I'm gonna have to whip out
a can of whoop ass and tell it like it ieeah... 20 minutes of
stretching...and 20 minutes of abuse from Russ Irwin...then 10 minutes of
vocal warm-ups...then monitor guys come in with the in-ears and I'm ready
for Betty...
The show was great. Threw in "Rag Doll" again with Joe on his stand up lap
steel... lookin' very...well...it just works real good in Texas...
For the 1st time Brad must've lost his clothes on the road...he looked like
he wore his stuff from the love ride...Kim and his baby boy are on the side
of the stage all the time. I wonder if he knew who daddy was that
night...but what can I say...all jokin' aside I think he looked f*@%in'
cool.
Got the same presidential treat on the way out...my one favorite motorcycle
cop took us out...signed his helmet AND his bike...took a pic for the
evidence...Monty fired up the engines and away we went...
One more stop in Texas...tomorrow we stop in Houston to make love to the
front row...again...and gee it's so weird...I never do go home with a full
cup of chowder...it's gonna be a hit and runner. After the show we hit
Tampa...and sunny Florida all week....should be getting' in around 4
am...what a life it is...
With love,
ST Here....Archive
November 19, 2006
San Antonio
Known for its river walk, which is the closest you'll get to Venice in the
US, and romantic at night with your main squeeze...oweee...and of course the
Alamo, where your friend and mine, Ozzy Osbourne, pissed and got kissed by a
cop. Interesting that that's the best pr he ever got...although biting a
bats head off was some pretty amazing shit at the time. On the way into the venue,
for a quarter mile, you go through a ghost town of where there's a hundred miles of horse fence...and dust...and corrals and stables...only to pull up to one of the
best Live Nation outdoor facilities yet. It's like coming upon a giant
flying saucer that holds 18,000 and we're about to be the reason why...had one
of the best police escorts from the airport to bring me through all
that...very presidential to be in a caravan of police cars and motorcycles
all of which were leap frogging to stop traffic so we can whizz by only to
wave to all the fans...and get to the gig early so we can hurry up and wait. The 3
hour lull before the storm consisted of meeting my favorite Pennsylvania
state trooper, his brother and family, a mac girl, that was really a boy,
who was by the way one of the best yet...straight as a male and all the
while talked about he wore his... the man really understood androgyny. Then
we went into the dressing room across the hall.... and did a Curt Schilling
happy birthday video with Joe and me. Casey shot and directed it with Johnny B...
peep it over at aerosmith.com. It kind of speaks for itself...
Then it was 5 minutes with the doc...re-upped my vitamins...B12 shot in the
butt... Joey got one too and taught me how to stand on one leg so my butt
cheek wasn't so tight. My ass is so tight after 5 months - don't want the
needle gettin stuck. Thanks Joey! The doctor said last month when he was
at the Stones concert - doin' them - he wore an Aerosmith shirt and they
poked fun at him. So when he walked in with a Stones shirt we made him go
out and not come back till he changed it...tou f*@%in' che...
Then it was off to look at 2,000 slides for our performance at the Beacon in
NY. It's gonna be a storyteller type of event. I'm gonna have to whip out
a can of whoop ass and tell it like it ieeah... 20 minutes of
stretching...and 20 minutes of abuse from Russ Irwin...then 10 minutes of
vocal warm-ups...then monitor guys come in with the in-ears and I'm ready
for Betty...
The show was great. Threw in "Rag Doll" again with Joe on his stand up lap
steel... lookin' very...well...it just works real good in Texas...
For the 1st time Brad must've lost his clothes on the road...he looked like
he wore his stuff from the love ride...Kim and his baby boy are on the side
of the stage all the time. I wonder if he knew who daddy was that
night...but what can I say...all jokin' aside I think he looked f*@%in'
cool.
Got the same presidential treat on the way out...my one favorite motorcycle
cop took us out...signed his helmet AND his bike...took a pic for the
evidence...Monty fired up the engines and away we went...
One more stop in Texas...tomorrow we stop in Houston to make love to the
front row...again...and gee it's so weird...I never do go home with a full
cup of chowder...it's gonna be a hit and runner. After the show we hit
Tampa...and sunny Florida all week....should be getting' in around 4
am...what a life it is...
With love,
ST Here....Archive
Weekend events around The Woodlands
Houston Chronicle, TX
For: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Aerosmith and Motley Crue: Aerosmith with Motley Crue is at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands 7:30 p.m. Aerosmith is making a 2006 North American tour of outdoor amphitheaters. The rock 'n' roll band has sold more than 100 million albums and has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets are $250, $175 and $125 for reserved seating and $50 for lawn seating. They are available at Ticketmaster locations, the Pavilion ticket office or by calling
713-629-3700.
For: Sunday, November 19, 2006
Aerosmith and Motley Crue: Aerosmith with Motley Crue is at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands 7:30 p.m. Aerosmith is making a 2006 North American tour of outdoor amphitheaters. The rock 'n' roll band has sold more than 100 million albums and has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tickets are $250, $175 and $125 for reserved seating and $50 for lawn seating. They are available at Ticketmaster locations, the Pavilion ticket office or by calling
713-629-3700.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
The Occasional Journal of Admiral Perry
Aero Force One
November 18, 2006
Next Stop Mars
(Photo: John Bionelli)
How’s everybody doing? If this is Friday it must be Paris. Paris Texas I mean! Actually we are someplace outside Austin. It’s 4 am and were stuffing down some excellent bbq’d beef. Just a short note. Two nights ago we had Mick Mars come up and play on stage with us. We figured a good song would be “Stop Messin’” and it turned out to be the right choice. We did the Don Nix song “Going Down” at the sound-check and it kicked ass. So I figured Mick would fit in ok on “Stop Messin’.” As it turned out he really ripped it up and we had a great time. He’s got great blues chops even though he plays classic metal in the Crue. I have a feeling we may do this again before the tour is over. I gave him a DVD of the song for a present and he gave me one of his favorite fuzztones effects pedals. Like I said before, these guys have been great to tour with. Not only are they great to play with but Nikki even outfitted us with his new clothing line that is available at Niemen Marcus. Steven and I just taped a funny Birthday greeting for Red Sox hurler Curt Schilling. It was his 40th Birthday this week. We are going to put up the video early next week.
Until next time!
JP
November 18, 2006
Next Stop Mars
(Photo: John Bionelli)
How’s everybody doing? If this is Friday it must be Paris. Paris Texas I mean! Actually we are someplace outside Austin. It’s 4 am and were stuffing down some excellent bbq’d beef. Just a short note. Two nights ago we had Mick Mars come up and play on stage with us. We figured a good song would be “Stop Messin’” and it turned out to be the right choice. We did the Don Nix song “Going Down” at the sound-check and it kicked ass. So I figured Mick would fit in ok on “Stop Messin’.” As it turned out he really ripped it up and we had a great time. He’s got great blues chops even though he plays classic metal in the Crue. I have a feeling we may do this again before the tour is over. I gave him a DVD of the song for a present and he gave me one of his favorite fuzztones effects pedals. Like I said before, these guys have been great to tour with. Not only are they great to play with but Nikki even outfitted us with his new clothing line that is available at Niemen Marcus. Steven and I just taped a funny Birthday greeting for Red Sox hurler Curt Schilling. It was his 40th Birthday this week. We are going to put up the video early next week.
Until next time!
JP
Aerosmith sounds great, despite a bumpy ride lately
Houston Chronicle, TX
November 17, 2006
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry reads a lot, though one wonders when a rock star on the road would find the time.
The second leg of the band's current Route of All Evil tour started last month. Since then, Perry has partied with actor Denis Leary; played with Chuck Berry, one of his heroes, on the rock legend's 80th birthday; turned down an invitation to dinner at Al Gore's house (it conflicted with the Berry gig); taken a backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil's spectacular devoted to Beatles music; and tried indoor skydiving.
Perry, 56, also took a nasty hit earlier this month in Las Vegas, when, three songs into the set, he ran into a 2,000-pound moving camera boom that was filming Back in the Saddle for a NASCAR commercial.
The impact knocked Perry unconscious and left his face bloodied, swollen and bruised. Though he discovered the next day he had a concussion, he was able to finish the show.
Is every Aerosmith tour this adventurous?
"Yeah, we just never talk about it that much," Perry says, referring to the Occasional Journal of Admiral Perry, a blog he posts more or less weekly about sailing around the country on Aerosmith's "land schooner."
"We always try to take advantage of doing what we can, being out on the road, whether it's side trips to Roswell or hang-gliding."
That's a lot of stories. Aerosmith — Perry, vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Brad Whitford, drummer Joey Kramer and bassist Tom Hamilton — has led the rock-god life since its 1973 self-titled debut album, which produced its breakout hit ballad Dream On.
That life included the requisite rock-band drama — addictions, infighting, a bitter breakup in the mid-'80s. Then Aerosmith righted itself and started making new hits that attracted new fans while luring back some of the original ones.
But while Aerosmith has survived, the rock gods are feeling very much like rock mortals these days.
Perry's accident was only the most recent reminder. The band canceled 30 dates earlier this year because of a still-undisclosed problem with Tyler's throat. And Hamilton is missing his first tour as he recovers from radiation therapy for throat cancer.
"We were slammed back from (Tyler's) throat thing," Perry says. "Steve was really uptight about it at the start of the tour; we all were. It shakes you up."
Though David Hull has seamlessly adopted Aerosmith's sound while he fills in for Hamilton, Perry says they miss their man.
"Tom's been at every Aerosmith gig there ever was; he never called in sick," Perry says.
The band is touring in support of Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith, its second greatest-hits release in four years. But the band is getting great reviews for sounding tighter, seeming more reconnected and looking like it's having more fun than it has in years.
"The shows have been good," Perry agrees. "There's a kind of immediacy to them we've always had, but now we feel like it could be the last one. We don't know when the band's going to tour again, so we put a little more into every show. I know I do."
Devil's Got a New Disguise ends with two new tracks: Sedona Sunrise, a Southwestern-flavored ballad with acoustic guitar and the album's title track, a raunchy, bluesy cut in the original Aerosmith tradition.
"We're pulling a lot of pieces out of our old demos," Perry says. "They (songs) come back into fashion like bell bottoms."
The band plans to release a new album in the spring. And the former Toxic Twin also plans to develop new Rock Your World products to join his hot sauces.
"It is what it is," Perry says about the rock-and-roll life. "It has its ups and downs and excitement and all that, but it's kind of fun to have something that takes you away from that."
Like books. Perry is an avid reader, lately of "nautical stuff," such as Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander, whose hero he describes as "the James Bond of the Royal Navy." He's also recently finished a book about the whale ship Essex, the inspiration for Moby Dick.
Admiral Perry may consider himself a pirate, but displays none of the hubris that brought Capt. Ahab down.
"We cruise along; we've had a lot of good years. It's easy to get a sense of security, but we're just here by good luck and fate."
November 17, 2006
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry reads a lot, though one wonders when a rock star on the road would find the time.
The second leg of the band's current Route of All Evil tour started last month. Since then, Perry has partied with actor Denis Leary; played with Chuck Berry, one of his heroes, on the rock legend's 80th birthday; turned down an invitation to dinner at Al Gore's house (it conflicted with the Berry gig); taken a backstage tour of Cirque du Soleil's spectacular devoted to Beatles music; and tried indoor skydiving.
Perry, 56, also took a nasty hit earlier this month in Las Vegas, when, three songs into the set, he ran into a 2,000-pound moving camera boom that was filming Back in the Saddle for a NASCAR commercial.
The impact knocked Perry unconscious and left his face bloodied, swollen and bruised. Though he discovered the next day he had a concussion, he was able to finish the show.
Is every Aerosmith tour this adventurous?
"Yeah, we just never talk about it that much," Perry says, referring to the Occasional Journal of Admiral Perry, a blog he posts more or less weekly about sailing around the country on Aerosmith's "land schooner."
"We always try to take advantage of doing what we can, being out on the road, whether it's side trips to Roswell or hang-gliding."
That's a lot of stories. Aerosmith — Perry, vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Brad Whitford, drummer Joey Kramer and bassist Tom Hamilton — has led the rock-god life since its 1973 self-titled debut album, which produced its breakout hit ballad Dream On.
That life included the requisite rock-band drama — addictions, infighting, a bitter breakup in the mid-'80s. Then Aerosmith righted itself and started making new hits that attracted new fans while luring back some of the original ones.
But while Aerosmith has survived, the rock gods are feeling very much like rock mortals these days.
Perry's accident was only the most recent reminder. The band canceled 30 dates earlier this year because of a still-undisclosed problem with Tyler's throat. And Hamilton is missing his first tour as he recovers from radiation therapy for throat cancer.
"We were slammed back from (Tyler's) throat thing," Perry says. "Steve was really uptight about it at the start of the tour; we all were. It shakes you up."
Though David Hull has seamlessly adopted Aerosmith's sound while he fills in for Hamilton, Perry says they miss their man.
"Tom's been at every Aerosmith gig there ever was; he never called in sick," Perry says.
The band is touring in support of Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith, its second greatest-hits release in four years. But the band is getting great reviews for sounding tighter, seeming more reconnected and looking like it's having more fun than it has in years.
"The shows have been good," Perry agrees. "There's a kind of immediacy to them we've always had, but now we feel like it could be the last one. We don't know when the band's going to tour again, so we put a little more into every show. I know I do."
Devil's Got a New Disguise ends with two new tracks: Sedona Sunrise, a Southwestern-flavored ballad with acoustic guitar and the album's title track, a raunchy, bluesy cut in the original Aerosmith tradition.
"We're pulling a lot of pieces out of our old demos," Perry says. "They (songs) come back into fashion like bell bottoms."
The band plans to release a new album in the spring. And the former Toxic Twin also plans to develop new Rock Your World products to join his hot sauces.
"It is what it is," Perry says about the rock-and-roll life. "It has its ups and downs and excitement and all that, but it's kind of fun to have something that takes you away from that."
Like books. Perry is an avid reader, lately of "nautical stuff," such as Patrick O'Brian's Master and Commander, whose hero he describes as "the James Bond of the Royal Navy." He's also recently finished a book about the whale ship Essex, the inspiration for Moby Dick.
Admiral Perry may consider himself a pirate, but displays none of the hubris that brought Capt. Ahab down.
"We cruise along; we've had a lot of good years. It's easy to get a sense of security, but we're just here by good luck and fate."
San Antonio, TX
Aero Force One:
Aerosmith - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - 11/17/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
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Aerosmith, Motley Crue rock amphitheater
San Antonio Express, TX
November 17, 2006, 10:51 PM
SELMA - Aerosmith and Motley Crue fed the cold and created absolute fever in front of more than 12,000 rock fans at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Friday.
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was especially precocious and animated - and that's saying something for someone who is always the crazed center of attention.
These not-so-ageless bad boys of hard rock have paired together for the so-called "Route of All Evil" tour and anything was possible.
Well, and predictable, too.
Motley Crue played to its sleazier image. And with two scantily clad women dancers that rivaled the old Christina Aguilera put up wet, the Crue's visuals ranged from sexy bondage scenes to video screen decadence.
The F-word bombs came fast furious from the opening explosions. And the screams of approval only signaled that the big hair metal '80s might not be such a distant memory.
Kimberly Doyal, with her hands raised high and dancing in the aisle, was typical of the excited fans that swayed to "Same Old Situation, "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Home Sweet Home."
Singer Vince Neil (a little paunchy but still looking like he lives on the edge of larceny), and his pummeling foil, drummer Tommy Lee (looking like the template for "Jackass" nation), urged the early crowd to get wild.
"They're badass," Doyal said of Motley Crue's viscious set. Later, she was pressed against the catwalk, standing and dancing within inches of Aerosmith's Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry.
These legendary bands - famous as much for their "Behind the Music"-worthy screw ups as their hit songs - got in one's face and under the skin, time and again.
"It's all about fun," Doyal said. "It's about being around a whole bunch of people that feel the way that you do. You can feel the vibe in the room.
This was an outdoor gig, but hey, there was plenty of vibe.
Most notably, Aerosmith's vibe this night was bluesy and rocking. The iconic Boston band threw in numbers like "Walking the Dog, " "Baby Please Don't Go" and Joe Perry's solo spotlight on "Stop Messin' 'Round."
And in case one was completely clueless, the message of the night could be found on some of the famous musicians' stomachs. Tommy Lee's famous tattoo reads: "Mayhem." Steven Tyler's temporary one read: Bite Me.
Any questions?
November 17, 2006, 10:51 PM
SELMA - Aerosmith and Motley Crue fed the cold and created absolute fever in front of more than 12,000 rock fans at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Friday.
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was especially precocious and animated - and that's saying something for someone who is always the crazed center of attention.
These not-so-ageless bad boys of hard rock have paired together for the so-called "Route of All Evil" tour and anything was possible.
Well, and predictable, too.
Motley Crue played to its sleazier image. And with two scantily clad women dancers that rivaled the old Christina Aguilera put up wet, the Crue's visuals ranged from sexy bondage scenes to video screen decadence.
The F-word bombs came fast furious from the opening explosions. And the screams of approval only signaled that the big hair metal '80s might not be such a distant memory.
Kimberly Doyal, with her hands raised high and dancing in the aisle, was typical of the excited fans that swayed to "Same Old Situation, "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Home Sweet Home."
Singer Vince Neil (a little paunchy but still looking like he lives on the edge of larceny), and his pummeling foil, drummer Tommy Lee (looking like the template for "Jackass" nation), urged the early crowd to get wild.
"They're badass," Doyal said of Motley Crue's viscious set. Later, she was pressed against the catwalk, standing and dancing within inches of Aerosmith's Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry.
These legendary bands - famous as much for their "Behind the Music"-worthy screw ups as their hit songs - got in one's face and under the skin, time and again.
"It's all about fun," Doyal said. "It's about being around a whole bunch of people that feel the way that you do. You can feel the vibe in the room.
This was an outdoor gig, but hey, there was plenty of vibe.
Most notably, Aerosmith's vibe this night was bluesy and rocking. The iconic Boston band threw in numbers like "Walking the Dog, " "Baby Please Don't Go" and Joe Perry's solo spotlight on "Stop Messin' 'Round."
And in case one was completely clueless, the message of the night could be found on some of the famous musicians' stomachs. Tommy Lee's famous tattoo reads: "Mayhem." Steven Tyler's temporary one read: Bite Me.
Any questions?
Friday, November 17, 2006
Set List
Aerosmith: Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, San Antonio, TX
November 17, 2006
Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Eat The Rich
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
Rag Doll
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Walk This Way
Thanks to: Aero Force One
Aerosmith keeps going despite health problems
San Antonio Express, TX
November 17, 2006
The lines in their faces keep getting clearer, but the members of Aerosmith still check the mirror. In a year that brought news of illness, divorce and the sudden deaths of friends, the shake-a-leg rockers with spunk to spare have been forced to reflect on mortality.
"We realize that every gig could be the last," says 56-year-old guitarist Joe Perry. "We are definitely closer to the end than the beginning, so we just count our blessings and keep going. We've put ourselves through so much over the years between the car wrecks and all the drugs. We've survived everything. It really makes you appreciate every day in a way you can't imagine."
Treading familiar turf between a rock and a hard place, Aerosmith's most recent struggles pit bassist Tom Hamilton against throat cancer while singer Steven Tyler copes with a three-year battle against hepatitis-C and the recent throat surgery to repair his larynx and salvage one of rock's signature voices.
While Tyler is back in the saddle, Hamilton is questionable tonight when America's quintessential bad-boy rockers come together at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater for a set of classic rock staples and MTV mainstays. David Hull, a holdover from Perry's solo projects, will likely sub for Hamilton alongside guitarist Brad Whitford and drummer Joey Kramer as Aerosmith promotes its latest album, the greatest-hits package "Devil's Got a New Disguise."
"What happened with Tom is beyond comprehension," Perry says. "It really knocks you back and makes you appreciate what you have. It's not like somebody left the band or (the health issues) are something under our control. If it was a drug relapse, it would be something of our own doing. We've had so many trials and this is just another one."
Breaking out of Boston in the early 1970s, Aerosmith was initially dismissed as Rolling Stones rip-offs due to Tyler's pouty mouth, Perry's dangling cigarette and a burned-out blues-based boogie that swaggered like Jagger and riffed like Richards.
Chipping away at the Stones comparisons, Aerosmith became one of the biggest concert attractions of the '70s when the albums "Toys in the Attic" and "Rocks" produced the hits "Dream On," "Walk This Way," "Sweet Emotion" and "Back in the Saddle."
The chemistry was more than creative, however, and Tyler and Perry soon became known as the Toxic Twins due to indulgence and abuse. Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia reportedly called Aerosmith "the druggiest bunch of guys I've ever seen."
"I'd say it was pretty appropriate," Perry says of the Toxic tag.
By the early 1980s, Aerosmith's drugging drew a line between band members. Perry and Whitford went solo with little fanfare while Aerosmith sputtered along with replacement guitarists. Semi-sober by the mid-1980s, the band reunited and landed an unlikely comeback hit with a rap-rock remake of "Walk This Way" featuring rhyme masters Run-D.M.C.
Aerosmith spent the next decade collecting Grammy Awards and far surpassing its previous success when the albums "Permanent Vacation," "Pump" and "Get a Grip" sold millions. In 1998, Aerosmith nailed its first-ever No.1 smash with the single "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
Victory minus vices leaves Perry free to indulge other pursuits, such as marketing his exclusive brand of Rock Your World hot sauces and exercising an itchy trigger finger.
"I can always find a shooting range somewhere," he says. "We started touring by bus about five years ago and it gave my family a lot more freedom to do things. One day we might go to a museum, another day we might go paragliding in the desert. Some times we just lay in bed all day."
Who says there's no rest for the wicked?
November 17, 2006
The lines in their faces keep getting clearer, but the members of Aerosmith still check the mirror. In a year that brought news of illness, divorce and the sudden deaths of friends, the shake-a-leg rockers with spunk to spare have been forced to reflect on mortality.
"We realize that every gig could be the last," says 56-year-old guitarist Joe Perry. "We are definitely closer to the end than the beginning, so we just count our blessings and keep going. We've put ourselves through so much over the years between the car wrecks and all the drugs. We've survived everything. It really makes you appreciate every day in a way you can't imagine."
Treading familiar turf between a rock and a hard place, Aerosmith's most recent struggles pit bassist Tom Hamilton against throat cancer while singer Steven Tyler copes with a three-year battle against hepatitis-C and the recent throat surgery to repair his larynx and salvage one of rock's signature voices.
While Tyler is back in the saddle, Hamilton is questionable tonight when America's quintessential bad-boy rockers come together at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater for a set of classic rock staples and MTV mainstays. David Hull, a holdover from Perry's solo projects, will likely sub for Hamilton alongside guitarist Brad Whitford and drummer Joey Kramer as Aerosmith promotes its latest album, the greatest-hits package "Devil's Got a New Disguise."
"What happened with Tom is beyond comprehension," Perry says. "It really knocks you back and makes you appreciate what you have. It's not like somebody left the band or (the health issues) are something under our control. If it was a drug relapse, it would be something of our own doing. We've had so many trials and this is just another one."
Breaking out of Boston in the early 1970s, Aerosmith was initially dismissed as Rolling Stones rip-offs due to Tyler's pouty mouth, Perry's dangling cigarette and a burned-out blues-based boogie that swaggered like Jagger and riffed like Richards.
Chipping away at the Stones comparisons, Aerosmith became one of the biggest concert attractions of the '70s when the albums "Toys in the Attic" and "Rocks" produced the hits "Dream On," "Walk This Way," "Sweet Emotion" and "Back in the Saddle."
The chemistry was more than creative, however, and Tyler and Perry soon became known as the Toxic Twins due to indulgence and abuse. Grateful Dead singer Jerry Garcia reportedly called Aerosmith "the druggiest bunch of guys I've ever seen."
"I'd say it was pretty appropriate," Perry says of the Toxic tag.
By the early 1980s, Aerosmith's drugging drew a line between band members. Perry and Whitford went solo with little fanfare while Aerosmith sputtered along with replacement guitarists. Semi-sober by the mid-1980s, the band reunited and landed an unlikely comeback hit with a rap-rock remake of "Walk This Way" featuring rhyme masters Run-D.M.C.
Aerosmith spent the next decade collecting Grammy Awards and far surpassing its previous success when the albums "Permanent Vacation," "Pump" and "Get a Grip" sold millions. In 1998, Aerosmith nailed its first-ever No.1 smash with the single "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
Victory minus vices leaves Perry free to indulge other pursuits, such as marketing his exclusive brand of Rock Your World hot sauces and exercising an itchy trigger finger.
"I can always find a shooting range somewhere," he says. "We started touring by bus about five years ago and it gave my family a lot more freedom to do things. One day we might go to a museum, another day we might go paragliding in the desert. Some times we just lay in bed all day."
Who says there's no rest for the wicked?
Love Ride 23 Raises $1.56 Million for Charity
LoveRide.org
November 17, 2006
The twenty-third annual Love Ride, the largest motorcycle fundraising event in the world, raised a record $1.56 million dollars on Sunday, November 12. Grand Marshal Jay Leno led an estimated 20,000 motorcyclists on a 40-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale, California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake featuring the Fryed Brothers and The Black Crowes.
Love Ride 23 benefited thirty charities, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, and Reading by 9. In twenty-three years, the Love Ride has raised $20,310,000. (Click on the beneficiaries menu for a complete list.)
Celebrity guests at Love Ride 23 included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Robert Patrick, Max Martini, and Michael Irby of "The Unit", Gilby Clark of Rockstar Supernova, and Larry Hagman.
Festivities kicked off in Glendale with an Edgar Winter concert in the middle of San Fernando Road at 7:00 a.m. At 8:30, Love Ride founder and chairman--and owner of Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale - Oliver Shokouh, opened the press conference by paying tribute to former Love Ride Ambassador Chris Houle who died of complications from Muscular Dystrophy on September 18. He was joined on stage by Chris's parents, Rod and Krysti Houle.
Robert Patrick then introduced Staff Sergeant Carvel Gay and the California National Guard. The national anthem was performed by Outasite, a trio of blind singers. Jay Leno then took the stage and introduced the Mayor of Glendale, Dave Weaver, Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, and L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The on-stage parade of celebrities included Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Gilby larke, Larry Hagman, King of Kustomizers George Barris, Kristy Swanson of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"' Michael Rooker of "Thief", and Kevin Chapman and Ethan Embry of Showtime's "Brotherhood". To close out the press conference, Farmers Insurance Group, represented by CEO Paul Hopkins and CFOs Jerry Carnahan and Jack Hannigan, presented a check for $500,000 to the Love Ride Foundation.
At Castaic Lake, nearly one-hundred vendors filled the trade show overlooking the lakeside venue. The Fryed Brothers took the stage at 11:00 a.m. to deliver nearly ninety minutes of the energetic mix of country, bluegrass, western swing, rhythm & blues, and rock that's earned them the title of the best biker band in the world.
At 12:30, Jay Leno welcomes the crowd and introduced Steven Tyler of Aerosmith who was greeted with a roar of applause. Steven was then joined by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. Jay then introduced Farmers' exces Paul Hopkins, Jerry Carnahan, and Jack Hannigan to announce the morning's $500,000 donation. Emcee Bill Van Dyke took over and introduced Bob Hauter from Assemblyman Michael Antonovich's office, who was followed by celebrities from the morning's press conference: Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Larry Hagman, George Barris, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rooker, Kevin Chapman, and Ethan Emby. The new batch of celebs and special guests included Dan Haggerty, Mickey Jones, Barry Livingston from 'My Three Sons', George Gray, Christian Oliver from 'The Good German", and Lloyd Eisler of "Skating with Celebrities"....
Photo Gallery: (here).
November 17, 2006
The twenty-third annual Love Ride, the largest motorcycle fundraising event in the world, raised a record $1.56 million dollars on Sunday, November 12. Grand Marshal Jay Leno led an estimated 20,000 motorcyclists on a 40-mile caravan from Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale, California, to a barbecue, trade show, and concert at Castaic Lake featuring the Fryed Brothers and The Black Crowes.
Love Ride 23 benefited thirty charities, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, March of Dimes, and Reading by 9. In twenty-three years, the Love Ride has raised $20,310,000. (Click on the beneficiaries menu for a complete list.)
Celebrity guests at Love Ride 23 included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Robert Patrick, Max Martini, and Michael Irby of "The Unit", Gilby Clark of Rockstar Supernova, and Larry Hagman.
Festivities kicked off in Glendale with an Edgar Winter concert in the middle of San Fernando Road at 7:00 a.m. At 8:30, Love Ride founder and chairman--and owner of Harley-Davidson/Buell of Glendale - Oliver Shokouh, opened the press conference by paying tribute to former Love Ride Ambassador Chris Houle who died of complications from Muscular Dystrophy on September 18. He was joined on stage by Chris's parents, Rod and Krysti Houle.
Robert Patrick then introduced Staff Sergeant Carvel Gay and the California National Guard. The national anthem was performed by Outasite, a trio of blind singers. Jay Leno then took the stage and introduced the Mayor of Glendale, Dave Weaver, Assemblyman Dennis Mountjoy, and L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The on-stage parade of celebrities included Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Gilby larke, Larry Hagman, King of Kustomizers George Barris, Kristy Swanson of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"' Michael Rooker of "Thief", and Kevin Chapman and Ethan Embry of Showtime's "Brotherhood". To close out the press conference, Farmers Insurance Group, represented by CEO Paul Hopkins and CFOs Jerry Carnahan and Jack Hannigan, presented a check for $500,000 to the Love Ride Foundation.
At Castaic Lake, nearly one-hundred vendors filled the trade show overlooking the lakeside venue. The Fryed Brothers took the stage at 11:00 a.m. to deliver nearly ninety minutes of the energetic mix of country, bluegrass, western swing, rhythm & blues, and rock that's earned them the title of the best biker band in the world.
At 12:30, Jay Leno welcomes the crowd and introduced Steven Tyler of Aerosmith who was greeted with a roar of applause. Steven was then joined by Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford. Jay then introduced Farmers' exces Paul Hopkins, Jerry Carnahan, and Jack Hannigan to announce the morning's $500,000 donation. Emcee Bill Van Dyke took over and introduced Bob Hauter from Assemblyman Michael Antonovich's office, who was followed by celebrities from the morning's press conference: Robert Patrick, Max Martini, Michael Irby, Larry Hagman, George Barris, Kristy Swanson, Michael Rooker, Kevin Chapman, and Ethan Emby. The new batch of celebs and special guests included Dan Haggerty, Mickey Jones, Barry Livingston from 'My Three Sons', George Gray, Christian Oliver from 'The Good German", and Lloyd Eisler of "Skating with Celebrities"....
Photo Gallery: (here).
Double bill brings thrills, chills to Smirnoff
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, TX
November 17, 2006
DALLAS - As a goodbye to the 2006 concert season at Smirnoff Music Centre on Wednesday, you could've done worse than a rock 'n' roll double bill starring Aerosmith and Motley Crue.
Yes, Motley Crue is beyond dumb and obnoxious, but the over-the-top bad-boy shtick -- including trite tricks such as riding a Harley across the stage and an avalanche of pyro blasts and flames that offset the night's autumn chill -- served up its share of vicarious thrills to many in the audience of 16,000.
Aerosmith shone far more brightly, not letting recent obstacles prevent a superb set.
Singer Steven Tyler had throat surgery earlier this year, and Joe Perry sustained a concussion last week in Las Vegas when he was hit in the head by a camera boom.
You would never have known it. Tyler was on the money on classics such as Toys in the Attic, Walkin' the Dog and Eat the Rich, while Perry's chiseled visage had nary a bruise.
They trumpeted their new single, Devil's Got a New Disguise, from their latest greatest-hits compilation, but also did a cool, organic jam on the bluesy Baby, Please Don't Go, from their 2004 CD, Honkin' on Bobo.
Tyler and Perry have honed a routine that only seems to improve with age, with lots of classic rock posing, but it was done so proficiently they made it seem fresh.
Perry stood stoically behind his guitar while Tyler leaned into him or wrapped his arm around his neck. Sometimes, they harmonized into a single microphone.
The peak was Seasons of Wither, with the pair seated next to each other at the end of a long ramp that jutted into the audience. They began acoustically, with the band joining in and Tyler rising from his seat to drive the song home.
GRADE: A-
November 17, 2006
DALLAS - As a goodbye to the 2006 concert season at Smirnoff Music Centre on Wednesday, you could've done worse than a rock 'n' roll double bill starring Aerosmith and Motley Crue.
Yes, Motley Crue is beyond dumb and obnoxious, but the over-the-top bad-boy shtick -- including trite tricks such as riding a Harley across the stage and an avalanche of pyro blasts and flames that offset the night's autumn chill -- served up its share of vicarious thrills to many in the audience of 16,000.
Aerosmith shone far more brightly, not letting recent obstacles prevent a superb set.
Singer Steven Tyler had throat surgery earlier this year, and Joe Perry sustained a concussion last week in Las Vegas when he was hit in the head by a camera boom.
You would never have known it. Tyler was on the money on classics such as Toys in the Attic, Walkin' the Dog and Eat the Rich, while Perry's chiseled visage had nary a bruise.
They trumpeted their new single, Devil's Got a New Disguise, from their latest greatest-hits compilation, but also did a cool, organic jam on the bluesy Baby, Please Don't Go, from their 2004 CD, Honkin' on Bobo.
Tyler and Perry have honed a routine that only seems to improve with age, with lots of classic rock posing, but it was done so proficiently they made it seem fresh.
Perry stood stoically behind his guitar while Tyler leaned into him or wrapped his arm around his neck. Sometimes, they harmonized into a single microphone.
The peak was Seasons of Wither, with the pair seated next to each other at the end of a long ramp that jutted into the audience. They began acoustically, with the band joining in and Tyler rising from his seat to drive the song home.
GRADE: A-
Aerosmith and Motley Crue rock Blockbuster
Highland Community News, CA
November 17, 2006
Aerosmith used to headline concert tours on their own. Lately they have chosen to share headline duties. In 2003 they toured with Kiss. In 2006 it is Motley Crue. Between the two bands there have been over one hundred million albums sold and each still has enough of a solid following that a combined tour is beneficial to both.
There were two stops in the Southland, one at the Hollywood Bowl and one at the Hyundai Pavilion in Devore. We made it to the show in Devore...
Some folks were not able to make the show until after Motley Crue because of freeway construction but Aerosmith made sure they got their money's worth. Aerosmith had a runway that went well into the crowd. Singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry made good use of it. They ran up and down it shaking hands and kissing ladies. Tyler would bring women up on the runway and the roadies would unceremoniously deposit them back in the audience. At one point Perry brought an acoustic guitar to the end of the runway and he and Tyler did some songs acoustically from there.
The band was in fine form as they went through such classics as “Sweet Emotion,” “Toys In The Attic,” “Walk This Way” and “Eat the Rich.” A fan handed Tyler a lollipop and he asked “What do you want me to do with this?” and then the band went into “Dream On.” There were some covers as well such as “Baby Please Don't Go” and “Walkin' the Dog.”
Tyler told the crowd that they were the best crowd on the tour.
Both bands have dedicated followings who expect a certain level of energy from the bands and neither band disappointed. This was a great show to end the season in Devore.
November 17, 2006
Aerosmith used to headline concert tours on their own. Lately they have chosen to share headline duties. In 2003 they toured with Kiss. In 2006 it is Motley Crue. Between the two bands there have been over one hundred million albums sold and each still has enough of a solid following that a combined tour is beneficial to both.
There were two stops in the Southland, one at the Hollywood Bowl and one at the Hyundai Pavilion in Devore. We made it to the show in Devore...
Some folks were not able to make the show until after Motley Crue because of freeway construction but Aerosmith made sure they got their money's worth. Aerosmith had a runway that went well into the crowd. Singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry made good use of it. They ran up and down it shaking hands and kissing ladies. Tyler would bring women up on the runway and the roadies would unceremoniously deposit them back in the audience. At one point Perry brought an acoustic guitar to the end of the runway and he and Tyler did some songs acoustically from there.
The band was in fine form as they went through such classics as “Sweet Emotion,” “Toys In The Attic,” “Walk This Way” and “Eat the Rich.” A fan handed Tyler a lollipop and he asked “What do you want me to do with this?” and then the band went into “Dream On.” There were some covers as well such as “Baby Please Don't Go” and “Walkin' the Dog.”
Tyler told the crowd that they were the best crowd on the tour.
Both bands have dedicated followings who expect a certain level of energy from the bands and neither band disappointed. This was a great show to end the season in Devore.
Bill of Motley Crue , Aerosmith a match
San Antonio Express, TX
November 16, 2006
Given their decades of decadence, the pairing of Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe sounds like an obituary waiting to happen.
Like bulls in a liquor store, both bands have walked on glass and been exceedingly numb to the pain. When breakfast is a hair-of-the-dog buffet and dinner is an orgiastic feast of lethal drugs and lingerie, the snacks alone could earn prison time or worse.
Older and presumably wiser, Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe are embarking on the "Route of All Evil Tour," which today is not half as felonious as it would have been 20 years ago.
"It would have been business as usual," says Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. "They weren't doing anything different than most tours were doing 25 years ago. It would have been touch-and-go, but that's how it was back then. Twenty five years ago, (debauchery) was what you would find if you went backstage at most rock shows."
...For Sixx, touring with his heroes is the biggest high.
"Who would've thought when I was a kid in Seattle listening to (Aerosmith's) 'Get Your Wings' that Mötley Crüe and Aerosmith would (do) a co-headline tour," Sixx says on his Web site. "Life is full of gifts and this is like Christmas morning to me."
November 16, 2006
Given their decades of decadence, the pairing of Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe sounds like an obituary waiting to happen.
Like bulls in a liquor store, both bands have walked on glass and been exceedingly numb to the pain. When breakfast is a hair-of-the-dog buffet and dinner is an orgiastic feast of lethal drugs and lingerie, the snacks alone could earn prison time or worse.
Older and presumably wiser, Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe are embarking on the "Route of All Evil Tour," which today is not half as felonious as it would have been 20 years ago.
"It would have been business as usual," says Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. "They weren't doing anything different than most tours were doing 25 years ago. It would have been touch-and-go, but that's how it was back then. Twenty five years ago, (debauchery) was what you would find if you went backstage at most rock shows."
...For Sixx, touring with his heroes is the biggest high.
"Who would've thought when I was a kid in Seattle listening to (Aerosmith's) 'Get Your Wings' that Mötley Crüe and Aerosmith would (do) a co-headline tour," Sixx says on his Web site. "Life is full of gifts and this is like Christmas morning to me."
Aerosmith - The Very Best Of
X-Press Online, Australia
November 16, 2006
Very few artists have been around long enough to have a ‘best of’ that is a golden start-to-finish record, but this right here is one of them.
Covering the band’s greatest work (’70s guitar rock classics such as the immortal Sweet Emotion); their best-known work (’80s camp rockers Love In An Elevator, Janie’s Got A Gun, Dude [Looks Like A Lady]); their pioneering collaboration with Run-DMC (the famous second version of Walk This Way); and a few newies of note – The Very Best Of is just that.
Flicking through the tracks one can hear where bands like Guns ‘N Roses found their inspiration, and how three generations of stoned teenagers were compelled to try and live the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Awesome stuff.
November 16, 2006
Very few artists have been around long enough to have a ‘best of’ that is a golden start-to-finish record, but this right here is one of them.
Covering the band’s greatest work (’70s guitar rock classics such as the immortal Sweet Emotion); their best-known work (’80s camp rockers Love In An Elevator, Janie’s Got A Gun, Dude [Looks Like A Lady]); their pioneering collaboration with Run-DMC (the famous second version of Walk This Way); and a few newies of note – The Very Best Of is just that.
Flicking through the tracks one can hear where bands like Guns ‘N Roses found their inspiration, and how three generations of stoned teenagers were compelled to try and live the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Awesome stuff.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Dallas, TX
Aero Force One
November 16, 2006
Aerosmith - Smirnoff Music Centre - 11/15/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here)
November 16, 2006
Aerosmith - Smirnoff Music Centre - 11/15/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)
More: (here)