Aerosmith Welcomes Combat Vets To The Show Jun 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES (June 19, 2009)--Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer is celebrating his birthday Saturday by inviting combat veterans to the show. Twenty wounded U.S. soldiers will be Kramer's personal guests Saturday at the Aerosmith show outside Washington. (KWTX.com, TX)
Aerosmith Goes High-Tech Jun 20, 2009
Vocalist Steven Tyler, right, and lead guitarist Joe Perry of the rock band Aerosmith perform at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in Maryland Heights, Mo ... Only On The Web: Lead guitarist for the massively-successful rock band Aerosmith, Joe Perry tells CBS News about the band's "Guitar Hero" video game and their upcoming tour ... Its members may be grandparents, but Aerosmith has no problem keeping up with the times. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
MARSHFIELD REED'S ARK: A whos who of Marshfield Jun 19, 2009
Now, take a look at this initial list of residents of note: Aerosmith rock band members Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford; attorney F. Lee Bailey; John Bourne, a patriot who fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill and along with Gen. George Washington at Valley Forge; Steve Carell and his wife Nancy Walls; Joe Castiglione, baseball radio announcer for the Boston Red Sox; writer Susan Cooper; naturalist Jeff Corwin; radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden; Ryan Gibbons, Dallas Cowboys offensive... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Guitar Hero: Smash Hits Review Jun 19, 2009
And then Guitar Hero Aerosmith ... The game is a compilation of some of the best tracks from Guitar Hero 1, 2, 3, Rock the '80s and Aerosmith. (IGN PS2)
Rock posters: A truly American artifact Jun 18, 2009
By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY Although rooted in humble origins a way to summon hippies to their musical heroes the rock poster has gathered enough legitimacy over the years to woo collectors and, now, command a documentary, American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art. While the most iconic posters trumpeted long-ago gigs by the likes of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, USA TODAY's Marco R. della Cava asked Grant Feichtmeir, poster archivist at WolfgangsVault. (USA Today -- Life)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Drummer Joey Kramer of Aerosmith is 59. Guitarist Nils Lofgren is 58. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
- Life Out Here: A Vegas state of mind (1) Jun 17, 2009
Two or three evoke an old Aerosmith song. I am in a Vegas state of mind, after all. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Aerosmith is grateful for Guitar Hero Jun 16, 2009
Aerosmith is grateful for Guitar Hero - MUSIC- msnbc ... Aerosmith is grateful for Guitar Hero ... Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Wednesday, June 10, in Maryland Heights, Mo. (MSNBC -- Music)
More of this story Jun 16, 2009
But that s what made the place so special, said saxophonist Denny Morouse, who has played with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, John Lennon and Art Blakey. Everything he did there he did for the music; it wasn t about the money. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ailing Aerosmith guitarist hopes to rejoin band Jun 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES - 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 ... Rocking out with Aerosmith can be hazardous for your health. (MSNBC -- Music)
Designs on Downtown (940) Jun 6, 2009
Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has been a devoted client for five years. We dont do much advertising, said Waters, 41. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Guitar Hero: Van Halen Jun 5, 2009
And like Aerosmith before them, the track list is a mix of Van Halen and other bands. We played "Panama" and "You Really Got Me," both by Van Halen, and noticed the song "Takedown" by Yellowcard, too. (IGN PS2)
Live Nation Aims For Recession-Proof Music Jun 4, 2009
The 24-hour promotion offers five million lawn seat tickets to concerts by such top performers as Aerosmith, Blink-182, Coldplay, No Doubt, Nickelback, Depeche Mode, Toby Keith, and Brad Paisley, among others ... "U2 is having a dynamite tour, Elton John, Billy Joel, Coldplay, Nickelback and Aerosmith, a reunion of No Doubt, which I saw in San Francisco - which was amazing.". (CBS News)
Aerosmith bio is the same old song and dance Jun 4, 2009
Steven Tyler is oddly absent from the interviews in this Aerosmith biography ... Aerosmith is a case study in rock 'n' roll archetypes: Fumbling Upstarts, Dysfunctional Family, Swaggering Superstars, Drugged-Up Trainwrecks ... And truly, Aerosmith's is a pretty darn epic tale. (Boston Globe)
No Service Fee Wednesday @ Riverbend Jun 3, 2009
June 04 Coldplay with Pete Yorn June 12 Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion June 16 Dave Matthews Band June 19 Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley June 20 311 with Ziggy Marley June 27 New Kids On The Block July 01 Aerosmith with ZZ Top July 15 Kid Rock and Lynyrd Skynyrd July 22 Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick July 25 Incubus July 29 Vans Warped Tour Aug 13 Blink-182 with Fall Out Boy, Panic At The Disco 7 Chester French Aug 14 Crue Fest 2 feat.... (FOX19.com, OH)
Affleck expected at UNICEF dinner Jun 3, 2009
Aerosmith talk The Biography Channel debuts a new Aerosmith documentary tomorrow night, and judging from the cast of characters included, it may actually be worth watching. For starters, the band's Svengali-like former manager Tim Collins consents to an interview for the first time since he and Aerosmith had their bitter breakup in 1996 ... "They said Steven [Tyler] wasn't going to participate and had squelched a lot of people. I just think they're America's greatest rock band, and I wanted to... (Boston Globe)
Official custom motorcycle to be raffled off Jun 2, 2009
STURGIS The official custom motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is a 2010 Harley-Davidson FLH Springer built by Dirico Custom Motorcycles and autographed by Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler ... The drawing will be held at the Aerosmith concert at the Buffalo Chip Campground on Wednesday, Aug. 5. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Live Nation to ax fees Wednesday Jun 2, 2009
Among the concerts that will covered under the promotion will be: Aerosmith, Coldplay, Nickleback, Phish and the Warped Tour. Phish will play June 20-21 and Coldplay will perform July 25 at Live Nation venue Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
E3 2009: Previewing the top game publishers Jun 1, 2009
Wild card:Guitar Hero is everywhere, between Aerosmith, Metallica, World Tour and the upcoming Guitar Hero 5 and separate Van Halen game. Will consumers reach Hero overload. (USA Today -- Tech)
Bob Jordan, 'The Country That Never Was' Jun 1, 2009
On "Icebreaker," Jordan wants simply to carve a market niche for a psychedelic cowboy in the land of Aerosmith. Jordan effectively locks together diverse covers and adaptations of songs by Joni Mitchell ("Urge for Going"), Sorrells Pickard ("60 Dollar Draw," adjusted up from the $15 it was when Ringo Starr covered the tune), and Michael Nesmith ("Harmony Constant"). (Boston Globe)
Hot acts, hot tickets May 31, 2009
Aerosmith p. 7:30 p.m. July 15. Aaron s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Brady rides with 'Best Buddy' May 30, 2009
The convention's keynote speaker, the Aerosmith screamer rambled vaguely about his forthcoming memoir, "Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?," finally conceding that the book, like his band's new CD, isn't quite finished. Tyler reminisced about boyhood summers spent in Sunapee, N.H., where he met his Aerosmith bandmates, and earlier days in the Bronx, "growing up under the grand piano" of his father, band leader Vic Tallarico ... Joining Tyler was Mark Hudson, who co-wrote "Livin' on the Edge,"... (Boston Globe)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler ... Joe Perry once said that what separates Aerosmith from a Zeppelin or Stones is that the Boston band is there for you ... Aerosmith was there in year one with the Black Crowes and also played memorable shows with Kiss (2003) and Cheap Trick (2004), and will be there this summer with ZZ Top. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mark Your Calendar May 28, 2009
Aerosmith at Comcast Center. Fleetwood Mac at Verizon Wireless Arena. (Boston Globe)
Rock Star and Super Star-it's all in a name (2) May 27, 2009
"In fact, their story intrigued local professional musicians and, despite a lack of any other recording history, the Kanclers found themselves hooked up with their childhood idols, guitarist Bob Kulick of KISS fame and KISS' manager, Doc McGhee. They are all working together on the CD in a Van Nuys studio.News of the duo spread and music producer Spencer Proffer was brought on board, along with producer George Paige of GPA Entertainment. Both have years of industry experience and some 150 major... (Malibu Times, CA)
Her books are a nice fit among the couture May 27, 2009
Murphys added to Aerosmith billWhen 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 assistant tour manager John Bionelli. (Boston Globe)
Fans Across the Globe To Choose the Opening Act for Hard Rock Calling 2009! May 27, 2009
Past acts have included Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, The Police and The Who. Additional artists for the 2009 line-up will be announced leading up to the event and tickets for the festival are available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 26, 2009
Aerosmith - Singer Steven Tyler and guitar god Joe Perry also have retained their rock-star swagger four decades after launching their group in Boston ... Aerosmith has cranked out a steady stream of fresh material (until a five-year break that started in 2004), and the band has included large amounts of new songs in its concerts ... Like the Heartbreakers, a penchant for cooking up ear candy (and its own version of the Guitar Hero video game) has kept Aerosmith's crowds peppered with listeners... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Clay Aiken: Sorry for my 'colorful' critique, Adam May 24, 2009
Critic wrote on May 23, 2009 5:20 PM:" Clay Aiken did not win American Idol either and then judged another on one performance. When I saw Adam Lambert's performance of Ring of Fire I was not impressed either. As normally happens (and most likely happened to Aiken too) Adam made a poor song choice. The next week he came back and sang a Smoky Robinson tune that was truly inspired! He also managed to sing Wild Cherry, Aerosmith, and everything else BETTER than the other contestants. There is no... (Munster Times, IN)
Jani Lane & Janet Gardner Join 'Rock'n'Roll Rat Pack' - Celebrity Rock Group SCRAP METAL Announces Special Guests for Summer R May 24, 2009
The SCRAP METAL event will also feature special guests Bobby Rock - VINNIE VINCENT INVASION / NELSON; guitar virtuoso Neil Zaza - solo artist / NELSON; and Gary Corbett - CINDERELLA / AEROSMITH / NELSON.. The SCRAP METAL live rock concert event is Saturday, June 6th at 8:00 pm at The Mohegan Sun Wolf Den 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Live-music czar Law returns to roots of his success May 22, 2009
"He's a gentleman in a jungle," says former Aerosmith manager Tim Collins, who found himself engaged in a contentious lawsuit with Law, who was then Joe Perry's manager, in the early 1980s on the eve of the band's reunion. (The suit was eventually settled. (Boston Globe)
Prime concert viewing doesn't require prime prices May 17, 2009
For example, we discovered via "Click 'n Pick" that if you wanted to buy a ticket in our recommended section 4 at the Comcast Center for the June 16 Aerosmith show, there was a big difference between row H and row J (there is no row I): $70. Use it and save. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks - pop music May 17, 2009
AEROSMITH AND DROPKICK MURPHYS Hometown pride kicks into overdrive for this double-header featuring two of Beantown's most beloved. If only the Pixies had been available, too. (Boston Globe)
Summer events listings May 17, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Riverfest announces talent lineup May 17, 2009
Chesnutt landed several more hits, including "It's a Little Too Late" and the Aerosmith remake "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing.". Riverfest includes 100 camp sites, food vendors, arts and crafts and more. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Sagging Economy Can't Stop Summer Tours May 17, 2009
The slate includes such heavyweights as Aerosmith, Beyonc, Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, U2, the Dave Matthews Band, Elton John Joel, Green Day, Kenny Chesney, Kings of Leon, Phish and The Dead. Related. (ABC News)
Leno's last guest will be his own replacement May 16, 2009
Southern Tracks is a studio in north Atlanta that's worked with artists including Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots and Bob Dylan. Wintour explains the benefits of shades. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pearl Jam bassist mugged in Atlanta May 15, 2009
artists including Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots and Bob Dylan. Rolling Stone reports Pearl Jam is working on an album they plan to release themselves in the United States. (KHOU.com, TX)
Revamped DS shines amid slow month for video game sales May 15, 2009
In a surprise appearance, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith finished ninth, ahead of fellow music game Guitar Hero: Metallica, just released in March. The Aerosmith title hit retail last June ... (Nintendo, DS) - 119,000Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) - 112,000Guitar Hero: Aerosmith (Activision, Xbox 360) - 110,000The Godfather II (Electronic Arts, PS3) - 91,000. (USA Today -- Tech)
Aaron's gets naming rights to Lakewood May 15, 2009
Some of the well-known acts on this summer's lineup include Coldplay, No Doubt, 311, Aerosmith, Rascal Flatts, Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Depeche Mode. The venue had been called Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Sullivan singer May 15, 2009
He later recruited a band for touring purposes, and together, the group shared the stage with Aerosmith, KISS and other big-ticket acts. Since that time, the band's songs have been performed live by a rotating pool of roughly a dozen artists. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Troubadour finds sounds without borders May 15, 2009
Over the years, he had the chance to interview the likes of John Butler, Xavier Ruud, The Stereophonics, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Jack Johnson, ACDC, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wyclef Jean, James Blunt, and many other famous alternative French artists. Working in the media opened Kaiser s eyes to a possible career in music. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
You either love or hate Idols Adam Lambert May 15, 2009
Dawg, youre one of the best weve ever had on this stage, opined Randy Jackson after Lamberts Cryin, by Aerosmith. Simon Cowell had no comment for Lamberts Mad World, by Tears for Fears just a very rare standing ovation. (MSNBC -- News)
Bands warm up for a busy summer out on the road May 15, 2009
The slate includes such heavyweights as Aerosmith, Beyonc ... Teamed attractions such as Bob Dylan/Willie Nelson/John Mellencamp, Chicago/Earth Wind & Fire, Blondie/Pat Benatar, Aerosmith/ZZ Top and Eric Clapton/Steve Winwood have given fans a lot of bang for their limited bucks. (USA Today -- Life)
Dance the Night Away With Popular Prom Songs on V CAST Music May 14, 2009
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" by Aerosmith. "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" by Green Day. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chip lineup adds The Guess Who May 14, 2009
Previously announced Chip acts include Lita Ford, Billy Squier, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Aerosmith and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. From the 1960s through the 1970s, the Guess Who created 14 Top 40 hits with staying power and is one of five acts to have double-sided singles hit No. 1 on Billboard. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pacino's leading lady May 13, 2009
Aerosmith hits the lottery The selling of Aerosmith continues ... Said Adam Lowenberg of Primary Wave Music, the band's publisher: "Aerosmith is very much interested in establishing new precedents, whether it's Guitar Hero or the Rock & Roll Roller Coaster or even, going back in history, to mixing rock and rap," he said ... Rhode Island and New Hampshire are set to create Aerosmith-theme lotteries this summer and GTECH says more are in the works. (Boston Globe)
Final 3 'American Idol' Contestants Sing Their Hearts Out May 13, 2009
For his personal choice he sang Cryin by Aerosmith and the judges had nothing but good things to say about his performance. Another contestant will be eliminated Wednesday only on Fox. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Adam Lambert Rocks AI Again May 13, 2009
Adam Cryin , Aerosmith This seemed like the perfect song for Adam, and the audience went wild for the performance. Randy said Adam is one of the best AI has had. (Suite101.com)
Behind the 'Idol' curtain: 3 finalists, 3 days, zero rest May 13, 2009
Inside, Lambert sits in a dimly lit windowless room and sings Aerosmith's Cryin ... I respect them, of course, but Aerosmith and Steven Tyler are more my speed. (USA Today)
THE BEAT IS ON May 10, 2009
Aerosmith & ZZ Top June 26. Jones Beach Theater ( 41- 156). (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Boston Music Award winner gives concert to Marblehead Charter School May 10, 2009
He is the recipient of 13 Boston Music Awards, second only to multi-platinum act Aerosmith. The students from MCCPS were quite engaged by Ellis songs and stage presence. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Buckcherry added to Buffalo Chip's rally lineup May 9, 2009
California rockers Buckcherry will make a return trip to the Sturgis motorcycle rally this year, joining Aerosmith and Saving Abel on Friday, Aug. 7, at the popular Buffalo Chip Campground near Sturgis. The Grammy-nominated band is known for hits such as "Too Drunk," "Don't Go Away" and "Rescue Me.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Reality Check: Allison Iraheta Is Sent Back to School May 8, 2009
The judges had generally agreed that Danny had chosen the wrong song in Aerosmith s Dream On, especially because he had shrieked when he should have screamed at the end. This week s celebrity coach, Slash, the former Guns N Roses guitarist, had said that that part of the song would be tricky. (Fox News)
Kelly Clarkson stays true to herself May 8, 2009
from Aerosmith to Pat Benatar and Reba (McEntire) to classical music. My music taste is all over the place and you see these influences in my music, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Guitar Hero Smash Hits List May 7, 2009
Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Aerosmith - "Back In The Saddle". (IGN PS2)
Danny Gokey's 'Dream On': The Story Behind The Cover May 7, 2009
American Idol' singer gives Aerosmith song's lyrics a gospel flavor ... " Gokey bravely dared to try the cat scratch yelp that Tyler unleashes in the song, with, admittedly, mixed results. "Dream On," which Tyler began writing while still a teenager in the late 1960s, was released as Aerosmith's first single in 1973. It achieved minor hit status as it climbed to #59 on the charts upon its initial release and made it to #6 when it was re-released in 1976. Tyler plays the lyrical piano line in the... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Draw the Line performs tonight at the Grand Theatre May 6, 2009
The Aerosmith tribute band, Draw The Line, is in Keokuk to perform at 8 p.m. today at the Grand Theatre. Draw The Line is the only band endorsed by Aerosmith ... Band member Jim Dennis said the band decided to play Aerosmith music because, it seemed like the logical thing to do. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Community calendar May 6, 2009
Draw the Line is the only Aerosmith endorsed tribute band. Narcotics Anonymous meeting 7:30 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church, Fourth and Concert streets, Keokuk. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Banding together May 6, 2009
But you'll still enjoy the bands going for the grand prize which includes copies of Guitar Hero Aerosmith signed by the band. Sugar Shack, Severe Up in Here. (Boston Globe)
Smash Hits Full Track Re... May 6, 2009
This week brings a fewer amount of songs, though we're getting the lowdown from not only the 80s edition, but also a single off Guitar Hero Aerosmith ... Guitar Hero: Aerosmith ... Aerosmith - "Back In The Saddle Normally this is where we'd launch into a mini hands-on about the specific songs we played, and while we got our shred on with Twisted Sister's "I Wanna Rock," we're also on our way over to tonight's pre-E3 event in LA where we're checking out the next generation of Activision titles on... (IGN PS2)
Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary Begin Presales for AEROSMITH 2009 Tour VIP Fan Experience & Ticket Packages on May 5 May 5, 2009
Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary Begin Presales for AEROSMITH 2009 Tour VIP Fan Experience t Packages on May 5 - Yahoo ... Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton and Calgary Begin Presales for AEROSMITH 2009 Tour VIP Fan Experience t Packages on May 5 ... BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bad Boys of Aerosmith are getting Back in the Saddle for the biggest tour of the summer -- the mega 43-date AEROSMITH 2009 Tour presented by Guitar Hero: Aerosmith with special guest ZZ Top. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sound Off: Bandsintown.com May 1, 2009
(Although, forgive me Boston, I must protest the Aerosmith recommendation. When I hovered the cursor over Lewis's name, the date and venue popped up (House of Blues, June 10), as did a mixtape of her music; a click gives you show details. (Boston Globe)
Steven Tyler and Clarence Clemons Take the Stage for Opening Night Keynote at BookExpo America Apr 29, 2009
(Ecco) by Steven Tyler, traces Tylers youth in the Bronx, his early music career and influences, his legendary partnership with Joe Perry, the meteoric rise, fall, and rise of Aerosmith over the last three decades, their music, his epic romantic life, his relationship with his four children (including actress Liv Tyler and actress and author Mia Tyler) life on the road and in the spotlight, the economics of the rock star business --and all the sex, drugs, and rock and roll a reader could ask... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Trombone Shorty' Apr 29, 2009
And now, at age 23, Trombone Shorty is getting ready to play with Aerosmith and release his latest CD. He's played every venue in New Orleans you can think of. I had the chance to catch up with him at the 40th annual New Orleans Jazz Festival this week. (CNN -- US)
