Dino Perrucci Photography
November 26, 2008

Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) & Hubert Sumlin –
BB King’s, NYC 11/25/08

Photo Credit: Dino Perrucci Photography
Site: http://dinoperrucciphotography.blogspot.com

Boston Globe, MA
November 28, 2008

The New England International Auto Show comes to town next Wednesday through Sunday….. Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler? His custom motorcycle company, Red Wing, is part of the show…..

Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St.

When: Dec. 3 through Dec. 7.

Hours: Wednesday, 5-10 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tickets: $12 adults; $6 children 6-12.

Parking: $10, behind the convention center; valet parking for $20. The center is a short walk from South Station (Red Line) or the World Trade Center stop on the Silver Line

AF1 Forum
November 27, 2008

Leaving Maxfield store in Los Angeles
Date: November 25, 2008

More photos:  (here).

BrightCove.TV
November 26, 2008

Steve Brodersen Reports From L.A. – 11/25/08

Lindsay Lohan, Isla Fisher, Steven Tyler, Ashley Olsen, Russell Crowe, plus Dancing with the Stars finale party, with all the dancers.

Watch video:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 26, 2008

Tom Hamilton Wants To Talk to You! Yeah YOU! – LIVE on AeroForceOne, Thursday, 12-4-08!

“GOLD AND PLATINUM MEMBERS Log-In to Rock Out and Talk LIVE with “Mr. Sweet Emotion” Tom Hamilton!

LIVE Chat takes Place with Tom on December 4th from 7pm EST to 8pm EST Right Here at AF1

Listen Up AF1 – This is YOUR Chance to Chat LIVE with THE Tom Hamilton (yeah – That Tom Hamilton) of AEROSMITH in this AF1 Exclusive, Absolutely Live and No-Holds-Barred OnLine Chat. If there’s anything that you wanna know about Tom, the band, what it’s like to be a Rock ‘N Roll demi-god, the meaning of life, how to solve a Rubik’s Cube, etc. then this is the time (actually, December 4th at 7pm EST is the time) and AeroForceOne.com is the place to connect with Tom and to ask your questions. Through the wizardry of computer hocus pocus your questions will then be magically zapped to Tom and if you’re among the lucky TH will answer your question Live during the chat! So – Tune In, (Gold and Platinum Members) Log-In, and Rock Out with TH on December 4th at 7pm EST Right Here at AF1!

Note: You Gotta Be an AF1 Gold or Platinum Member to check out the Chat. Not signed up yet???!!! (Well, nobody’s perfect.) That’s an easy fix!

Click Here to sign-up for a Gold or Platinum Membership today so you can check out the chat with Tom on 12.4.08! “

Aero Force One
November 26, 2008

Watch video:  (here).

SocialiteLife.com
November 24, 2008

Steven Tyler

More photos:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 24, 2008

Win yourself a genuine AEROSMITH autographed band Poster and more!
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, all of us here at Aero Force One want to Thank ALL of YOU Amazing, Outrageous, and Rockin’ Aerosmith Fans and AF1 Members – THE GREATEST FANS IN THE UNIVERSE – for your Incredible support throughout this past year and years past!

So Let’s Talk Turkey…before you gobble up your Thanksgiving dinner take a few minutes to let us know why you give Thanks to America’s Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band! Take pen to paper or send in photo or video evidence of your reasons why you Love, Appreciate, Respect, Worship, and Give Thanks to AEROSMITH above all other bands and all other real or imagined or visible or invisible things in the Galaxy!

What You Win (Besides Bragging Rights and The Spectacular Feeling of Self-Satisfaction!)
First Place winner will go home with an autographed poster by America’s Greatest Rock ‘N Roll Band themselves! Second place winner to
receive a $100.00 gift card to the AF1 Online store while the person taking the third place prize will get themselves a $50.00 gift card to the AF1 Online Store.

How You Enter (The Contest)
Jot Down, Type Up and then send to AF1 by way of email, FAX, snail mail, messenger pigeon, etc. your contest entry. Remember – entries can be in written form (poem, song, speech, story, etc.) or consist of photo or video evidence. Email your contest entry to Contests@Aeroforceone.com with the subject line “Thanksgiving Contest” or send your entry via snail mail to: Contests at Aeroforceone c/o PAID Inc. 4 Brussels St., Worcester, MA 01610. Include your name, age, email address, physical address, and phone numbers where you can best be reached. AF1 will select one winner at random. It’s that simple. One entry per person. Entry’s are due by Friday, November 28, 2008 12pm EST. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 1, 2008 by 12pm EST.

Other Stuff (Somewhat Boring Details)
When you send in your entry be sure to include all of your contact info (name, phone number, email address, mailing address) so we can locate you if you win. Did we mention that You Can Win A Prize?! Prizes will be mailed to the winners. And Again Contest Deadline is Friday, November 28, 2008. Winners will be announced on Monday, December 1, 2008 12pm EST.

Official Rules:  (here).

YouTube.com
November 24, 2008

2008 American Music Awards on BlackTree TV

Watch video:  (here).

SheKnows.com, AZ
November 24, 2008

Heard:

“……..More fun still: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler putting his hat on the startled USC reporter, grabbing her microphone and dishing on the here-and-now of the American Music Awards red carpet. Those college kids had the night of their lives!……”

GettyImages.com
November 23, 2008

Singer Chris Brown accepts the Artist of the Year Award during the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for AMA)

Musicians Steven Tyler (L) and Joe Perry present the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images for AMA)

More photos:  (here).

DayLife.com
November 23, 2008

Musician Steven Tyler arrives at the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Musician Joe Perry arrives at the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

Musicians Steven Tyler (L) and Vince Neil arrive at the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

More photos:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 22, 2008

The 2008 American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be broadcast live on Sunday, November 23 at 8/7c on ABC. Be sure to tune in and catch a special appearance by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

For more information on the 2008 American Music Awards go (here) !

LyraMag.com
November 21, 2008

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Foundation 11th Annual Benefit/Auction
69th Regiment Armory, NYC – November 20th, 2008

“……Such “ultimate” experiences as a drum set and lesson- auctioned off in person (!) by Joey Kramer from the legendary band Aerosmith ($27,000!), a VIP dinner for four at the hip Waverly Inn with Chevy and Jayni Chase ($20,000)!) etc…got hearts pumping, hands up and bids flying……”

Times Herald-Record, NY
November 21, 2008

The Corporal Joseph S. Tremblay, USMC-Iraq, Memorial Scholarship Fund, administered by American Veterans Aid Fund, will host a night of Southern boogie, blues and rock, with the Terry Eckard Band and VeTunes, at Havana on Front Street in Newburgh Saturday.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15, $20 per couple, for adults 21 and over only.

Larry Tremblay Sr. will be attending with the Marine Tribute bike and the Simon Kirke (Free and Bad Co.) Signature Series, United States, United Kingdom Veterans Tribute Bike with matching Southern-fried guitar, weather permitting. The custom-built bike by Tremblay is adorned with custom artwork by Paul Perez of Bone Speed Shop and Justin Barnes of JB Graphix, reflecting the loss suffered by Gold Star parents of the two nations. The bike’s gas tank is also autographed by a number of musical greats, such as Levon Helm, Rick Nielson of Cheap Trick and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith….

More info:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 20, 2008

“From December 3rd through the 8th, Steven Tyler’s Red Wing Motorcycles will be on display at the New England International Auto Show at the Boston Convention Center in South Boston. 8 bikes will be in the display. There will be a press conference on December 3rd (media only) to announce some big changes to Red Wing.

So come down to the show and check out the Red Wing line as well as the new car models from around the world!”

Aero Force One
November 19, 2008

This auction closes Nov. 20 at 12:20 EST

Ever wanted a one on one drum lesson with one of the best? Joey Kramer is auctioning off a drum lesson at his studio in Boston, MA along with his complete personal drum set in support of Samuel Waxman’s “Collaborating for a Cure 2008”.

Auction includes:
Complete drum set owned by Joey Kramer and drum lesson given by Joey Kramer at his studio in Boston, MA.

Joey Kramer is going to attend the live auction on Thursday Nov. 20th in NYC to hand off his drum set from his last tour to its NEW lucky owner!

Click (here) to visit the auction!

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) funds cancer research around the globe with the goal of actually finding cures. The Foundation funded some of the earliest research that proved that reprogramming cancer cells worked, leading to the cure of acute promyelocytic leukemia. Since then, the Foundation has expanded its scope to include a wide range of cancers – lung, breast, melanoma, brain, colon, liver, and pancreas among others. Its 60 internationally-recognized scientists form a highly collaborative “Institute without Walls,” in which they share information and tools to speed the pace of research. Since its inception nearly 30 years ago, the SWCRF has supported and trained more than 160 internationally recognized scientists by awarding over $65 million in strategically focused grants. 87% of every dollar donated goes directly to their outstanding researchers.

To visit the auction click (here)
For more information about the auction click (here)
For more information about the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation click (here)

Help out with the cause … time is running out!

Aero Force One
November 19, 2008

For Those About to Rock!

Hey gang I thought I would give you a quick update on what’s going on.

Tom, Joey and Joe all met at the TD Banknorth Garden last week to catch AC/DC. The guys all went in to say hi to the Bad Boys from Australia before the show. If you have taken a tour of the Aero dressing rooms you know that Joey, Steven and Joe all have separate rooms. The reason for this is because Joey has a small practice pad in there and is constantly banging away to get loose. Joe usually is plugged in to an amplifier that could rival the PA at Gillette Stadium. Steven also has his own piece of real estate backstage. He has tons of clothes and gadgets to keep him busy before a show. Aerosmith gets to the venue most nights between 2 and half to 3 and a half hours before set time. ST was on vacation in FLA on this night and missed the show. He vows to catch another North America show soon. AC/DC were all in one big dressing room. The reason for this is that they get to the show less than an hour before they get onstage so it’s a good time to chat and tweak the set a bit.

The show was great. Brian Johnson who has a house a few miles from Joe in FLA was in fine voice. Angus was awesome as usual and Phil Rudd kept the solid beat going all night. I particularly like to watch Malcolm and Cliff Williams synchronized walks to the mics ala Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone. Joe was very impressed with the stage set up and took a few notes. You could see the 3 Aero amigos faces during the show and I couldn’t help but wonder if they were all wishing they were up on that Garden stage starting yet another chapter in the book of Aerosmith. I am still trying to get the blood stains out of my pillow case from my ears bleeding that night, but it was worth it.

Old Ross Halfin and his girl Friday Kaz were in town last week taking pictures of Joe for a new Guitar Magazine that comes out early next year. Ross had Joe posed with his horse Franz as well as his Lotus Super 7 and various guitars that mean a lot to him. Ross Halfin is a lot of things but a shitty photographer he is not. He took some beautiful shots at Joe and Billie’s house on a nice crisp fall New England day. Be on the lookout for this great new magazine which will be revealed in the coming months.

      
Glen, Jim, Magee, John, Ross and                         Joe Perry, Franz and the Master
Donny pose for Kaz

      
Ross Halfin makes up for his lack of            I’ll take that one…photo John Bionelli
size with a huge lens…

Tony and Joe in the Garage

Joe took part in a radio program honoring guitar builder and musician Les Paul this week. It should air sometime in December. Joe talked about his relationship with Les as well as Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. Les Paul turned 93 this year!

Joey Kramer has donated one of his beautiful drum sets to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. He will attend the live auction on Thursday Nov. 20th in NYC to give the drum set to the lucky winner. This set of drums has been around the world and has literally been beaten on by “Krame Dawg the Drum Wonder.”

Steven and Joe will fly out to LA to be a part of the American Music Awards on Sunday. They will give out the last award of the night I’m told. I also have orders from the 7 year old girl that sleeps in the room next to me that I am not to come home without an autograph from Miley Cyrus. What pressure!!!!!!

Brad’s tour with the Hendrix Experience has ended and sadly it ended on a bum note. Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell who along with fellow band-mate Billy Cox had just finished the tour when Mitch passed away in his hotel room in Portland Oregon. Brad had a blast on the tour and even stayed 2 weeks longer than he was suppose to. He is grateful he got the opportunity to play with Mitch and Billy and will miss his new friend terribly.

In the old days it was the vision of a Studer A800’s Scotch tape rolling around and around that got musicians excited but today it has been replaced by the gentle glow of a Mac computer. What is the world coming to? I miss those old machines and the hiss that came with recording on tape. Just my 2 cents.

See you on the Road!

John B

ABC.go.com
November 18, 2008

Watch video:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 13, 2008

Watch video:  (here).

FMQB, NJ
November 18, 2008

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will chat with comedians Bill Burr and Joe DeRosa on Sirius XM’s Virus channel this Saturday, November 22 on “Uninformed with Bill Burr and Joe DeRosa.” Perry will talk about the band’s new album and upcoming tour.

RossHalfin.com
November 17, 2008

“As it’s freezing, here are some photos of Joe Perry in damp, cold Boston.”

More photos:  (here).

AF1 Forum
November 16, 2008

While listing the performers for the 2008 American Music Awards, a television commercial on an ABC Station (shown approximately 8:30 p.m., EST, today) flashed video of Joe Perry and Steven Tyler and announced the phrase, “Plus a special appearance by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.”

The broadcast will air Sunday, November 23, 2008, 8/7c.

For more info:  (ABC.go.com).

YouTube.com
November 11, 2008

Watch video:  (here).

Ecorazzi.com
November 12, 2008

          

From Ecorazzi: “You may have seen the VH1 Rock Autism campaign PSAs on TV. An old school aficionado myself, I was pretty stoked to see Steven Tyler, KISS, Dee Snider (of Twisted Sister), and several other rockers who are older than my father yet still kicking ass taking on this cause! If you haven’t caught it yet, you can see their PSA, ‘Rock Autism….’ ”

Watch video:  (here).

RossHalfin.com
November 12, 2008

“Flew to Chicago on the red eye, as it’s called, arrived at 5am, then straight on to Boston. Felt okay considering I only slept a couple of hours. Met at the airport by John Bionelli and Kazuyo, who’d flown in yesterday from London to ogle John. Drove out to Joe Perry’s house where I’m doing a photo shoot. It was a sunny autumn day, yellow, brown and red leaves on the trees and freezing cold.

I had a shower in Joe’s gym to wake up and John arranged for Donnie Shiteman to come over and towel me dry – one of the many things Donnie is an expert at and John always looks after his friends…

The last time I’d seen Joe was on a flight back from Russia, so both of us are a bit rusty getting going. Started out shooting him on his horse, Trigger (what else), a big black horse like the Death Dealer in the Frank Franzetta painting. Trigger was extremely flatulent – I asked Joe if it was him or the horse. I next got Joe with a Lotus Super 7. Now I know nothing about cars, but what I did know was it was freeeeeeeeeezing. My head was thumping and I had to force myself to focus on what I was doing. By this time, there was quite crowd watching me work – McGee, Jim Survis, Donnie Shiteman, now dressed as the Lone Ranger, hoping Joe was going to let him ride his horse.”

“Kazuyo did a group shot of all of us with John posing with Joe guitar playing I’ve Got The Rock And Rolls Again while McGee hummed along. We retired to the warmth of the Boneyard Studio to shoot Joe with guitars. Got him to dig out his Telecaster from The Joe Perry Project, his Strat from the 70s, used on Sweet Emotion, a Les Paul Jr which he used a lot in the 70s and on The Joe Perry Project. It’s been painted black with intricate inlays on the headstock that now say Joe Perry, he told me he broke the neck in temper at a Aerosmith show and has never taken it out of the house since.

Finish off the shoot with his motorbikes while Rock’n'roll John Bionelli played most of the Kiss catalog on Joe’s Tele. Left Joe in the studio working on the new Aerosmith album (I think…).

John drove Kaz and I back to Boston airport. We left him in tears. ‘Why don’t you stay for a few days? I always end up having to be nice to Russ Irwin and he’s the most boring man I know and he never pays for dinner.’ Tears were rolling down his cheeks… We both felt sad as we left our friend at check in. John was now singing I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.

Off to Washington and then back to London. It was heart warming to see my Aero chums again. Back In The Saddle Again – maybe… ”

Aero Force One
November 12, 2008

Tune in to XM Satellite Radio on November 22, 2008 and check out Joe Perry on “Uninformed” with Bill Burr and Joe DeRosa on “XM Radio 202 The Virus” from 9pm-12am.

http://www.myspace.com/uninformedradio
http://www.myspace.com/billburr
http://www.myspace.com/joederosa

Boston Herald, MA
November 7, 2008

“. . . . More big rock names wait in the wings. Van Halen, after a record-setting comeback tour, has a live DVD in the works and is rumored to be prepping a Roth reunion record. Aerosmith is in the studio and may release its first album of new material since 2001 early next year. Perry told the Herald the band wants the album out before its spring world tour. . . . “

Boston Globe, MA
November 11, 2008

“. . . . We’re told Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford was enjoying Angus Young’s antics at the AC/DC show Sunday.”

Boston Globe, MA
November 10, 2008

Celebrity News

” . . . . Head-banging Bruins at last night’s sold-out AC/DC show included Aaron Ward, Marco Sturm, Milan Lucic, Mark Stuart, Dennis Wideman, Chuck Kobasew, and Stephane Yelle. Word is Aerosmith’s Joe Perry was also in the house. . . . ”

Berklee.edu
November 6, 2008

Aerosmith dummer and Berklee alumnus Joey Kramer visited Berklee’s David Friend Recital Hall for a Q&A session with students.

Kramer attended Berklee in 1970, and, like many students in those days, left before finishing his degree in order to go on tour. Students asked not only about his practice techniques and advice for up-and-coming drummers, but also about the life experiences he gleaned from decades of performing.

Zildjian, Kramer’s sponsor, had a representative on hand with free merchandise for students….

For more on Aerosmith’s relationship with Berklee, read about Steven Tyler’s 2002 clinic and 2003 commencement address.

Photos by Phil Farnsworth

Kramer recounted his most memorable concert—his first drum solo, at Pontiac Stadium. He was scared, but took advice from Aerosmith’s former guitarist Raymond Tabano on how to build the solo, then stop when you reach the climax, rather than drawing it out.

“I fell victim to the lie that I was going to lose my fire if I got sober. It’s bullshit. It’s just an excuse. I enjoy my playing more now.”

“I never allowed myself to play while under the influence of drugs. I was an active drug addict and alcoholic for 20 years of my career. I went after sobriety the same way I went after music. I surrounded myself with the right people and worked the shit out of the program.”

For general practice, Kramer puts on headphones and plays along to Tower of Power; Earth, Wind & Fire; and James Brown. He practices time with a Michael Jackson record: “You’re automatically on time because it’s all machines.”

Advice for drummers: “Hit ‘em hard. Have fun. Follow your dream.”

Kramer hung out after the clinic to talk to students and sign autographs.

More photos:  (here).

Aero Force One
November 7, 2008

Solid Fest 2009 VIP Packages Now Available

Backstage Tour VIP Ticket Package

You are Rocking at Aerosmith’s first show in Venezuela! How do we make it better? Get an exclusive tour backstage with AeroForceOne! Join the exclusive group of Aero-friends with access into the VIP Fan Area right by the stage and catwalk. It will be a great Aerosmith experience at an always amazing Aerosmith show!

This package includes:

1.) A tour of the backstage area hosted by a representative of AeroForceOne – Aerosmith’s official fan club. Learn about preparations for the concert, see the stage area before the show, and more!
2.) A VIP Fan Club ticket to the concert that provides you with access into the area on either side of the catwalk in front of the stage for the show.
3.) A collectible laminate and lanyard.
4.) A Gold Level membership to AeroForceOne that includes:
2008 Af1 Membership T-Shirt
2008 Af1 Membership Card
2008 Af1 Membership Pin
2008 Af1 Membership Welcome Letter
5.) This package consists of: an exclusive AeroForceOne photo book with pictures of Aerosmith from the very show that you are attending and a $10 gift coupon to the AeroForceOne store. This will be shipped to you after the date of the show.

VIP Ticket Package

You are Rocking at Aerosmith’s first show in Venezuela! How do we make it better? Join your fellow Aero-friends and get into the exclusive VIP Fan Club Area right by the stage and catwalk. It will be a great Aero Force One get-together for the wild and crazy show!

This package includes:

1.) A VIP Fan Club ticket to the show that allows entry into the area on either side of the catwalk in front of the stage for the show.
2.) A collectible laminate and lanyard.
3.) A Gold Level membership to AeroForceOne that includes:
2008 Af1 Membership T-Shirt
2008 Af1 Membership Card
2008 Af1 Membership Pin
2008 Af1 Membership Welcome Letter
4.) This package consists of: an exclusive AeroForceOne photo book with pictures of Aerosmith from the very show that you are attending and a $10 gift coupon to the AeroForceOne store. This will be shipped to you after the date of the show.

Tickets go on-sale Saturday, November 8, 2008.

Caracas, Venezuela; Estadio Olimpico

-Event date is February 1st, 2009.
-Packages are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
-All tickets are will-call only (There will be an AeroForceOne booth at the venue where you will pickup your tickets, laminate and lanyard). You will receive an email about one week before the date of the show with more details.
-Aerosmith Ticket Package Merchandise contents subject to change based on availability.
-Please email any special requests to customerservice@aeroforceone.com.

Get tickets from SoloTickets:  (here).

GettyImages.com
November 4, 2008

Brad Whitford performs as part of the Experience Hendrix Tour 2008 to celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix at the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium on November 3, 2008 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

(L-R) Brad Whitford, Buddy Guy, and Eric Gales perform as part of the Experience Hendrix Tour 2008 to celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix at the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium on November 3, 2008 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

Brad Whitford (L) and Jonny Lang perform as part of the Experience Hendrix Tour 2008 to celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix at the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium on November 3, 2008 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

More photos:  (here).

AF1 Forum
November 5, 2008

“Jessica Mellott posted a tweet (11/2/08)
Met Steven Tyler from Aerosmith at a Party today. Awesome…picture coming soon

(Twitter submitted by Jessica Mellott. MyBlogLog – aerosmith : Topic – http://www.mybloglog.com/buzz/topics/aerosmith)

Jessica Mellott & the very rockin’ Steven Tyler from Aerosmith

He’s Got the Beat….Aerosmith’s drummer Joey Kramer & pop singer Jessica Mellott

Photos: http://flickr.com/photos/jessicamellott/
(Uploaded to Flickr on November 5, 2008
by Jessica Mellott)”

WAAF, Boston
November 4, 2008

Hill-Man Morning Show – Joe Perry

Listen:  (here).

AF1 Forum
November 3, 2008

Experience Hendrix Tour – Las Vegas, NV
November 1, 2008 – (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage)

More photos:  (here).

BraveWords.com
October 31, 2008

Rarities

Aerosmith fan-site Aeroforceone.com has video footage of bassist Tom Hamilton talking about the concept art for the band’s self-titled first album that was released on January 13, 1973.

According to Wikipedia, the album was recorded in two weeks at Intermedia Studio in Boston, Massachusetts. The photo at left is the original cover, which misprinted the song ‘Walkin’ The Dog’ as ‘Walkin’ The Dig’. When a second pressing of the album was released in 1976, this error was corrected, and the cover replaced with a modified one made up entirely of the photo of the band members. This second pressing is the more commonly available version of the LP. When reissued on CD in 1993, a remastered version of the original first pressing artwork was used.

YouTube.com
October 29, 2008

Experience Hendrix Tour – Chicago Theatre
Chicago, IL – October 26, 2008

Watch video: (here).

Boston Globe, MA
October 31, 2008

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler was the center of attention at Rogerson Communities’s annual fund-raiser at the Mandarin Oriental the other night. The event, supporting the nonprofit’s housing and health programs, was cochaired by bigwigs Jack Connors, John Fish, and Tom Glynn, and honored Sovereign Bank CEO Joe Campanelli and wife Carolyn (above, with Tyler) for their continued support. Guests included Tufts Medical Center CEO Ellen Zane, NSTAR’s Tom May, restaurateur Darryl Settles, developer Steve Weiner, Home for Little Wanderers CEO Joan Wallace-Benjamin, and WBUR GM Paul LaCamera.

Thanks to:  (Toonses88).

Boston Herald, MA
October 31, 2008

By Inside Track

“Aerosmith main man Steven Tyler raising some dough for the Rogerson Communities affordable housing programs with outgoing Sovereign Bank chief Joseph Campanelli, his wife, Carolyn, and Boston bigwigs Jack Connors, John Fish and Tom Glynn at the new Mandarin Oriental hotel . . . Steven’s bassist, Tom Hamilton, frantically dialing his cell phone after he was turned away from the Coldplay concert at the TD Banknorth Garden. (Tom, we’re told, accidentally called his doctor before a Garden ticket-taker recognized him and let him in.) . . . “