Archive for June, 2009

Aerosmith & ZZ Top at Mohegan Sun Arena

Metromix, CT
June 28, 2009
When Aerosmith rolled back into Mohegan Sun Arena on their “Guitar Hero” sponsored tour, it was a non-stop barrage of classic rock hits. ZZ Top kicked things off with an hour-long set.

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Concert Recap: Aerosmith – Uncasville, CT

Aero Force One
June 29, 2009
Mohegan Sun Arena – June 28, 2009

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Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Aero Force One/Twitter
June 28, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Mohegan Sun Arena
Toys In The Attic
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Walkin’ The Dog
Dream On
Combination
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
–JP Guitar Duel–
Train Kept A Rollin’
Come Together
Thanks to: Aero Force One/Twitter

Gabbing With a Guitar God: Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Talks About His Band, Himself

The Morning Call, PA
June 27, 2009

Getting an interview with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is no easy undertaking, and after a month of working to get it, the expectation was it would be brief and wedged between others.
Indeed, when the appointed time came, a publicist warned Perry was running late, and Perry’s handler later called [...]

Concert Recap: Aerosmith – Wantagh, NY

Aero Force One
June 27, 2009
Jones Beach Theater – June 26, 2009

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Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

Aero Force One Forum
June 26, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
Train Kept A Rollin’
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Walkin’ The Dog
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
You See Me Crying
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
–JP Guitar Duel–
Come Together
Thanks to: [...]

Interview With Joe Perry In Chicago

Aero Force One
June 25, 2009
Check out this video of Joe Perry at the 97.9 The Loop radio station! Joe talks about the current tour and has a couple stories! Eddie Webb Interviews Joe Perry!

Watch video:  (here).

Rolling Stone: Aerosmith’s Hometown Blowout

Aero Force One
June 25, 2009
On Newstands Now!

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer Welcome Troops at June 21 Virginia Show

Aero Force One
June 24, 2009
Following the lead of bandmate Joey Kramer, Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton provided 20 tickets to military personnel–matching the same number provided by Kramer–at Sunday’s show (June 21) at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA, near Washington, D.C. Forty Marines and Sailors from the National Naval Medical Center–who are currently receiving treatment/therapy [...]

The Aerosmith drummer steps out from behind the kit to talk about his new book, ‘Hit Hard’

Aero Force One
June 24, 2009

The hard-living lifestyles of Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry are well chronicled: the booze, the drugs, the long, flowing caftans. But the band is a quintet, meaning three voices of Boston’s most famous rock group have had their mics turned off for too long. In a freewheeling memoir, [...]

Pittsburgh, PA – Post-Gazette Pavilion

Aero Force One Forum
June 24, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Post-Gazette Pavilion
Train Kept A Rollin’
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Jaded
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
–JP Guitar Duel–
Come Together
Thanks to: Aero Force One Forum

Steven Tyler Sighting – Nissan Pavillion

HipCelebrity.blogspot.com
June 23, 2009

Steven Tyler gets off his private jet and waves to fans. Tyler was on his way to a concert at the Nissan Pavillion.
Pictured: Steven Tyler
Picture by: Brandon Todd / Splash News
More photos:  (here).

Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer to Sign Books at the Brookline Booksmith

Boston Herald, MA
June 22, 2009
Brookline, Massachusetts, Monday, July 6th 2009 at 7pm — Aerosmith’s drummer Joey Kramer will visit the Brookline Booksmith to sign copies of his memoir, Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom at the Top, a chronicle of his spectacularly glamorous and boozy youth and the triumphant sobriety that followed. Take [...]

Boston’s View: Joey Kramer

Aero Force One
June 23, 2009
Joey talks about his book “Hit Hard” on The Boston Channel WCVB-TV.

Watch video:  (here).

“Guitar Hero, Indeed” – Joe Perry Interview

Aero Force One
June 23, 2009
Times Entertainment Editor
By Scott Tady, Times Entertainment Editor
Published May 17, 2009
You can open for Aerosmith.
On each of Aerosmith’s summer tour dates, including June 24 at P-G Pavilion, two contest winners will start the show by standing on stage playing the “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith” video game.
Fret-burning fans can try out by [...]

Concert Recap: Aerosmith – Bristow, VA

Aero Force One
June 22, 2009
Nissan Pavilion – June 21, 2009

Photo Galleries, Set List, Wallpapers – More: (here).

Joey Kramer Will be on Boston’s WAAF and WBZ – 6/23/09

Aero Force One
June 22, 2009
In support of his upcoming, June 30th book release – “Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom At the Top” – Joey Kramer will be appearing on 2 upcoming radio shows.
You can hear Joey Tuesday, June 23rd at:
Time — – Station
9:30am — WBZ Radio Morning News Show – [...]

Bristow, VA – Nissan Pavilion

Aero Force One Forum
June 21, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Nissan Pavilion
Train Kept A Rollin’
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Jaded
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Rag Doll
Come Together
Thanks to: Aero Force One Forum

Rockin’ Aerosmith back in the saddle

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 21, 2009
Year in and year out, Aerosmith has been one of the warhorses of rock ‘n’ roll, even maintaining the same five-man lineup since 1971.
But after coming off tour in 2007, the members of Aerosmith have spent more time with their doctors than their roadies. There was no tour in 2008 as singer [...]

Today in History

The Associated Press
June 21, 2009

Today’s Birthdays:
Actress Jane Russell is 88. Actor Bernie Kopell is 76. Actor Monte Markham is 74. Songwriter Don Black is 71. Actress Mariette Hartley is 69. Comedian Joe Flaherty is 68. Rock singer-musician Ray Davies (The Kinks) is 65. Actress Meredith Baxter is 62. Actor Michael Gross is 62. [...]

Joe Perry on Big 100.3 FM – Sunday, June 21st

Aero Force One
June 20, 2009
Big 100.3 FM
Joe Perry joins Big 100.3 FM around 2pm – just hours before the Nissan Pavilion Show on Sunday, June 21st. Joe will be answering questions and playing some of his favorite tracks.
Got a question? e-mail it to Josh@idigbig.com!

Spot Joe Perry’s Rockin’ Tour Bus and You Could Win

Aero Force One
June 18, 2009

Get on Board with Admiral Perry’s “Spot the Bus” contest and You Could Drive Away with a Killer swag bag hand picked by Joe Perry along with a Guitar Hero: Aerosmith game!
Here’s How it Works…
Joe Perry will be cruisin’ the country in his Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Bus! When Aerosmith [...]

Joey Kramer To Celebrate His Birthday Hosting Wounded Soldiers at Band’s June 21 Show

Aero Force One
June 18, 2009
Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer will celebrate his June 21 birthday with 20 wounded warriors he has invited to be his personal guests at the band’s show that night at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA, near Washington, DC. The Marines and Sailors–who all served in Iraq or Afghanistan–are from the National [...]

Wish Joey Kramer Happy Birthday Contest

Aero Force One
June 17, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!
YOU know what time of year it is, right? – it’s June and Joey’s birthday is almost here! That’s right – June 21st marks the day. So you know what you gotta do…wish Joey a happy birthday! AF1 will randomly select a winner to receive a [...]

Aerosmith, Dropkick Murphys Raise Heat In Mansfield

Boston Globe, MA
June 17, 2009

MANSFIELD – Fire, cancer, pneumonia, knee replacements, drug addiction, hepatitis, and whatever undisclosed surgery guitarist Brad Whitford is currently recovering from. Aerosmith is clearly unstoppable.
That was certainly the case last night at the Comcast Center as the beloved Boston hard rockers steamrolled through a hot and tight set that spanned [...]

Aerosmith, Dropkick Murphys at Comcast Center

The Phoenix, MA
June 17, 2009

Photo Gallery:  (here).

Aerosmith performs at Comcast Center

Boston Herald, MA
June 17, 2009

Joe Perry plays lead guitar during Aerosmith’s performance at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, Tuesday, June 16, 2009.
Photo Gallery:  (here).

Aerosmith Unearths Treasures From ‘Attic’

Boston Herald, MA
June 17, 2009

It wasn’t if but what at last night’s Aerosmith/Dropkick Murphys show at the Comcast Center. They knew they had to do a song together, but what? The obvious: At the close of Aerosmith’s set the Dropkicks jumped in for, yes, “Dirty Water.”
OK, Dropkicks growler Al Barrs’ mic didn’t work for the [...]

Mansfield, MA – Comcast Center

Aero Force One Forum
June 16, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Comcast Center
Train Kept A Rollin’
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Jaded
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Dirty Water (w/Dropkick Murphys)
Come Together
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Tour Rehearsal – More Behind The Scenes Footage

Aero Force One
June 16, 2009

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Aerosmith Turn to Web for Guidance From Fans

Reuters Blogs
June 14, 2009
Back in their youthful heyday, the members of Aerosmith indulged in every sort of hedonistic pursuit backstage after their concerts. These days, they head straight to the tour bus and surf the Web to see what their fans thought about the show, says lead guitarist Joe Perry.
The feedback is important in [...]

Concert Recap: Aerosmith – East Troy, WI

Aero Force One
June 14, 2009
Alpine Valley Music Center – June 13, 2009

Photo Galleries, Set List, Wallpapers – More: (here).

Aerosmith News From The Road – Alpine Valley: Big 12 Inch Record

Aero Force One
June 14, 2009
The second show of the tour brought out Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Rick has been a friend of the band’s for over 35 years. Joe has told me numerous stories of how he would go out with Rick and Gene Simmons in NYC eating sushi and drinking sake at 3AM. [...]

Aerosmith Guitarist Brad Whitford Eyes Return Next Month

Yahoo News!
June 14, 2009
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford hopes to rejoin his bandmates early next month after a head injury prevented him from playing on their newly launched tour, fellow guitarist Joe Perry said on Sunday.
Whitford, 57, is recovering from surgery for internal bleeding after he apparently banged his head while getting [...]

East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Center

Aero Force One Forum
June 13, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Alpine Valley Music Center
Train Kept A Rollin’
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Jaded
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record (w/Rick Nielsen)
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Come Together
Thanks to: Aero [...]

Aerosmith, Dropkick Murphys to Perform in Mansfield Tuesday

Providence Journal, MA
June 13, 2009
Aerosmith’s summer tour, somewhat confusingly titled “Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Presents Aerosmith,” will roll through the country with the Boston-based hard-rock legends using ZZ Top as their “co-headliner,” as Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has put it.
But when they get to the Comcast Center, in Mansfield, Mass., on Tuesday, it’s going to be [...]

‘Walk This Way’ … With Bagpipes?

Boston Globe, MA
June 13, 2009
There’s no telling what might happen when Aerosmith and the Dropkick Murphys share the stage next week
Two great Boston flavors will hopefully taste great together next week when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hard rockers of Aerosmith team up with the beloved Celtic punks of the Dropkick Murphys for [...]

Aerosmith and Dropkick Murphys Rock Together

Boston Herald, MA
June 13, 2009
Punks are supposed to hate classic rock dinosaurs. The whole punk movement was founded on kicking the sonic stuffing out of the wheezing, bloated establishment.
In reality, it just doesn’t work that way. The Clash opened for The Who; Green Day recorded with U2; and, on Tuesday, in a coming together of [...]

What Would You Ask Tom Hamilton?

Aero Force One
June 12, 2009

“This Tuesday, 100.7 WZLX presents Aerosmith at The Comcast Center.
We want to give the chance to pose your question to Tom Hamilton backstage before the show. Ask your question… and then watch for a backstage invite to get the answer in person! Of course we’ll throw in free tickets to [...]

Aerosmith Concert Recap – St. Louis

Aero Force One
June 11, 2009
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO – June 10, 2009

Photo Galleries, Set List, Wallpapers – More:  (here).

Strong Storm Disrupts Aerosmith Concert

Blabbermouth.net, NY
June 11, 2009
According to KTVI-TV, intense lightning Wednesday night (June 10) in St. Louis County postponed the Aerosmith concert at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, Missouri for about an hour.
Maryland Heights police tell KTVI-TV there were safety concerns about the estimated crowd of 16 thousand people being outside during the lightning.
Officials say [...]

Tour Rehearsal With Tom Hamilton – Video

Aero Force One
June 11, 2009
Tom takes you behind the scenes at Aerosmith’s tour rehearsal.

Watch video:  (here).

Aerosmith at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

RFT – Riverfront Times, MO
June 11, 2009

A spectacular lightning storm delayed the Aerosmith show by about 45 minutes, which likely explains why the quintet’s tour kick off was somewhat shorter than it should have been. But did the wait kill the buzz of the crowd at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater? Hell no — not even [...]

Previous Concerts

Maryland Heights, MO

Aero Force One Forum
June 11, 2009
Set List: Aerosmith – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater – June 10, 2009
Monkey On My Back
Cryin’
Love In An Elevator
Dream On
Combination
Toys In The Attic
Uncle Salty
Adam’s Apple
Walk This Way
Big Ten Inch Record
Sweet Emotion
No More No More
Round And Round
Livin’ On The Edge
Draw The Line
~~~~~Encore~~~~~
Train Kept A Rollin’ [...]

Aerosmith Still in Tune With Youth

Yahoo! News
June 10, 2009

Aerosmith talk ‘Guitar Hero’ and touring as they rock out for a new generation of kids.
Watch video:  (here).

He’s Back in the Saddle Again

Go Magazine
June 10, 2009
The last time Aerosmith toured – in 2007 in support the greatest hits album “Devil’s Got A New Disguise: The Very Best Of Aerosmith” – the band had to forge ahead without bassist Tom Hamilton.
It wasn’t Hamilton’s choice. Throat cancer, and the radiation and chemotherapy treatments that came with it, forced him [...]

Spotted: Aerosmith’s Joe Perry — In Front of the RFT’s Offices

RFT – Riverfront Times, MO
June 9, 2009

Sometime this afternoon, a big huge bus parked itself outside the RFT’s offices on Delmar. Emblazoned on the side of the vehicle in fiery colors were logos for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, a painted caricature of guitarist Joe Perry and his website, JoePerry.com. We’re so conditioned to weird things in [...]

What’s on Your Mind? Joey Kramer Wants To Know!

Aero Force One
June 9, 2009
Got a burning question for Aerosmith that you’d love to get the answer to? What if it came straight from Joey Kramer?! Joey is looking to field a few of YOUR questions during the pre-show party on the 2009 Tour. We will be taking questions straight from the AF1 Community and [...]

Ten Minutes with… Tom Hamilton

Aero Force One
June 9, 2009
Tom Hamilton was recently interviewed by Hitflix. Here is the entire article:
Aerosmith has been rocking the world since 1970. As if that weren’t remarkable enough a feat, against all odds the legendary band is still comprised of its original members: vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, guitarist Brad Whitford, bassist Tom [...]

Brad Whitford Recuperates From Surgery

Aero Force One
June 8, 2009
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford will be sitting out part of the band’s upcoming Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Presents Aerosmith tour dates with special guests ZZ Top as he recuperates from recent surgery. Bobby Schneck (who has played with Green Day, Weezer and Slash) will be filling in for the guitarist. [...]

Behind the Scenes With Steven Tyler

Aero Force One
June 8, 2009
Steven Tyler shares a little insight about the upcoming tour beginning on June 10th from behind the scenes at rehearsal!

Watch video:  (here).

Sneak Peek Inside The Studio

Aero Force One
June 8, 2009
Tom Hamilton leads us through a sneak peek into the studio as Aerosmith rehearses for the upcoming tour beginning on June 10th.

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Joe Perry on Guitar Hero – Video

Aero Force One
June 7, 2009
Joe Perry talked to CBS News about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and the tour:

Watch video:  (here).

Aerosmith Talks With St. Louis

Yahoo! News
June 4, 2009

“The summer concert season is about to get underway and one of the biggest names in rock is kicking off its tour right here in St. Louis. On Wednesday, Aerosmith will play at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater out at Riverport. They spoke with News 4’s Paul Cook.”
Watch video:  (here).

Cover Story: Aerosmith

IllinoisEntertainer.com
June 1, 2009
Back To The Edge

For one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most treasured groups of “bad boys,” Aerosmith haven’t done much rockin’ or rollin’ lately. The mechanics of mobilizing their aging machine have proven more difficult than imagined, as age, health, and stop/start productivity have given the band fits. The marketing arm has no problem [...]

Joe Perry Interview

WFAA.com, TX
June 4, 2009

Watch video:  (here).

Steven Tyler Radio Interview

95.5 KLOS, CA
June 4, 2009
“In The Morning With Mark And Brian”
Listen:  (here).

Rocking The Summer – Aerosmith On Tour

FoxNews.com
June 4, 2009

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry talk Aerosmith tour, new video game
Watch video:  (here).

Are You Aerosmith’s Most Deserving Fan?

Aero Force One
June 3, 2009
Win a Wheels Up VIP Package Upgrade
Passes to the Pre-Show Party
Exclusive Gift Bag
Meet & Greet With Steven & Joe
Are you a massive Aerosmith fan? Made something super special happen for someone else? Finally stuck to your New Year’s resolution? Whatever It Takes to explain why YOU or someone you [...]

Steven Tyler & Joey Kramer of Aerosmith Drop By WZLX

WZLX.com
June 2, 2009

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer dropped by Tuesday to catch up with Carter Alan, Chuck Nowlin and Kenny Young!
Missed it? Listen to the podcast below and click here to check out the pictures!
And don’t forget – ZLX has your chance to meet Steven and Joe Perry backstage when they play [...]

Steven Tyler on Boston’s WZLX

Aero Force One
June 1, 2009
Make sure to listen to Chuck Nowlin and Kenny Young tomorrow evening. Steven Tyler will be dropping by around 6:30pm to talk about the upcoming tour. It will be a great chat, so make sure to tune in.
Also, WZLX is giving away Aerosmith tickets and a meet and greet [...]

Joe Perry Comments – Murphys Added to Aerosmith Bill

Boston Globe, MA
May 27, 2009
When ZZ Top bowed out of its local gig with Aerosmith, guitarist Joe Perry said he was committed to finding the perfect replacement for the double bill at the Comcast Center. “This is Boston. We’ve got to make it something different. It’s got to be a show,” Perry remembers telling [...]

More Photos – Opening Of BookExpo America

WireImage.com
May 28, 2009

Mark Hudson and Steven Tyler attend the opening of BookExpo America at The Javits Center on May 28, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
More:  (here).

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