Aerosmith News

Here is the setlsit from the Las Vegas gig that is being reported as being the Live CD.

The Joint/Hard Rock,
Las Vegas, NV
January 11, 2002

Beyond Beautiful
Toys In The Attic
Love In An Elevator
Just Push Play
Same Old Song And Dance
Jaded
Big Ten Inch Record
Pink
Sick As A Dog
Seasons of Wither
Light Inside
No More, No More
Dream On
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Stop Messin' Around
Draw The Line
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
Cryin'
Mother Popcorn
Walk This Way
Uncle Salty/Sweet Emotion

Encores
Rattlesnake Shake
Livin' On The Edge
What It Takes
Train Kept A Rollin'

Reuters via Yahoo! Launch News
April 30, 2005

Los Angeles (Billboard) - One major benefit of releasing his first solo album in 21 years is that Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry can finally stop having to answer the incessant question from fans, "When are you going to put out another one?"
The self-titled album, which features Perry on all instruments (except drums) and vocals, comes out May 3 on Columbia. He produced the album, and even co-mixed the CD, with assistance from Paul Caruso.

Part of the impetus to finally record a new solo record was the feedback Perry received on "Ten Years," a midtempo ballad he wrote for his wife, Billie, to herald their 10th wedding anniversary. Although he never intended for fans to hear the song, when he played it for friends they encouraged him to show the public his sensitive side, despite his reluctance.

Additional courage to pursue the project came from a strange place. "Howard Stern said when he starts twinging inside when he's talking about something, he knows (he's) hitting a taboo subject and he knows he's doing good radio," Perry says. "And I thought about that as far as being an artist goes: I guess whenever you show a piece of yourself that you're a little scared to show or a little sensitive about, you're treading on ground that's actually important for the listener because it's real."

READING THE CLASSICS

For inspiration for the album, Perry turned to the best. After preparation for Aerosmith's last album, "Honkin' on Bobo," led him to delve back into his old blues records, Perry turned to the literary classics. "I didn't go to college, I wasn't exposed to much other than what came my way, which wasn't much." He read Hemingway, Keats and other masters as he wrote.

While making the album, Perry also had to deal with the shifting dynamics of recording a solo album versus an Aerosmith album, which are legendarily difficult endeavors. "A solo album has its own batch of problems," Perry says. "I had to spend more time digging down. There's a good side to working with four other guys, but you have to sublimate part of your own ego to work in that environment. With a solo album, you can put too much of yourself into it and think everything's great and it's not. That's probably the scariest part of it."

But soon, the album demanded to be born. "I had all these songs, but I didn't plan on doing a record," Perry says. "I thought if I had another year and another $100,000 to spend on it, I'd take this batch of songs, play with a band, work with Rick Rubin, but it felt like it was time."

The first single, the stomping "Shakin' the Cage," was released to active and heritage rock radio stations April 12.

Perry will play a few live gigs to support the release, but his day job beckons. Aerosmith goes back on the road this fall before starting work on a new studio album. In tandem with the tour, Columbia will release a live album recorded primarily at Hard Rock's the Joint in Las Vegas in 2004.

Aero Force One
By: John Bionelli



Two For The Show

Hey Folks,
Back in Beantown!!!

As everyone knows, Joe's CD comes out next week and he is doing plenty to keep himself and his band busy. He will be playing only 2 shows. Monday the 1st at Harpers Ferry in Boston. Which is about a half mile away from 1325 Comm Ave. Then at Webster Hall in NYC on the 5th. He will also be on The Conan O'Brien show that day.

As I write this, the band is rehearsing at the Boneyard. They will be playing almost all of the tracks on Joe's CD as well as a couple you may have heard Aerosmith do. The band includes Paul Caruso, Audley Freed and Charley Drayton. These guys are top notch musicians but also bring some stank to the party.

See you out there!!

John B.

Boston Herald
April 29, 2005

Eavesdropping

We Hear: That Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler will pick up an honorary degree at the University of Massachusetts at Boston's first-ever outdoor graduation ceremonies June 3. "Greater Boston" gal Emily Rooney and Leonel Fernandez, the president of the Dominican Republic, will also be honored.

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 29, 2005

Susan Guyett of IndyStar.com has issued the following report:

A quartet of rock stars — Brian Johnson of AC/DC (photo), Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Jesse Dupree of Jackyl and Rachel Bolan of Skid Row — headed to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday (April 28) with NASCAR racing on their minds.

Some of the rockers are true gear heads, according to Chris McKee of the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Johnson and Whitford collect cars and follow all forms of auto racing.

But the musicians were there for more than love of the sport. A film crew was on hand, so their exploits on the 2.5-mile oval can be turned into a Speed Channel special, McKee said.

Instructors and authentic NASCAR-style stock cars will be at the track until Sunday, giving the rest of the world a chance to ride along or ride alone. Three laps as a passenger goes for $125; a solo trip of eight laps costs $499. Those with money to burn can consider the 24-lap solo trip that costs $2,099.

Boston Herald
April 29, 2005

More compelling and harder-rocking than at least two of his three previous solo albums - and a few Aerosmith albums as well - "Joe Perry" shows what Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry did during the band's not-permanent vacation. And it sure sounds like he had fun making this play-it-yourself, home-studio production, which hits stores Tuesday.

Featuring a palette of guitar tones that would make Billy Gibbons green, "Joe Perry" is a bolt of raging, multilayered blues-rock chased with elements of Aerosmithian exotica, a few nice-guy ballads and a couple of pointed instrumentals. It comes in the new DualDisc format: a standard CD on one side and a bunch of DVD extras on the other.

Perry's deadpan, offhand voice occasionally recalls Lou Reed and Jim Morrison - and he makes the latter connection explicit with a cover of The Doors' "Crystal Ship." If the vocals occasionally sound uninspired, that's not something you can say about the guitar playing, which is copious, incendiary and gripping. When the music does the talking, "Joe Perry" speaks highly of its maker. Download: "Can't Compare."

The Boston Globe
April 29, 2005

In his downstairs studio, Aerosmith's Joe Perry has created a solo CD that's full of surprises

Duxbury -- Joe Perry is taking a visitor down to the Boneyard.

It's the basement studio in his home, where Aerosmith recorded the albums "Just Push Play" and "Honkin' on Bobo." Perry and Steven Tyler also wrote a lot of the "Get a Grip" CD in these cozy confines, where candles and a poster of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page add ambience.

But the CD that Perry pops into the sound system has nothing to do with Aerosmith.

It's his own album, "Joe Perry" -- his first solo effort in 20 years, since the days of the Joe Perry Project, back when he had left Aerosmith before reuniting for the massive success that lay ahead.

Aerosmith took this year off -- and will regroup in September -- but Perry retreated to the Boneyard and started rocking. The result is a record (coming out Tuesday, preceded by a Harpers Ferry show on Monday) that is going to surprise people. It's a slamming, guitar-screaming disc that is old-school without being the stuff of dinosaur rock.

Perry plays all the guitars and the bass, while teaming up with drummer/fellow South Shore friend Paul Caruso, who used to pound the skins for local club faves the Atlantics.

"I pretty much dismissed the whole solo thing because Aerosmith can be a full-time job," says Perry. "But I had leftover riffs, so I decided to start filling in the blanks with some songs. . . . These were things that didn't make it onto Aerosmith records, along with some stuff that I wrote in the last few months."

Perry clicks on the first song, "Shakin' My Cage," and suddenly the walls are shaking.

"Is this loud enough for you?" he says with a smile.

Other booty-shaking songs follow. The tune "Hold on Me" rocks like ZZ Top's "Legs," while "Pray for Me" has a Middle Eastern Zeppelin feel, and another sounds like a whomping pairing of Canned Heat and the Cramps.

"It's not a bunch of ballads," Perry says. "It's not that I'm just mellowing out and don't want to play loud because I don't want to hurt my ears. I love playing with this kind of energy and this kind of fire."

Drummer Caruso, who will be part of the Harpers Ferry band (along with guitarist Audley Freed of Black Crowes renown), is ecstatic that he was asked to participate. Caruso had served as Aerosmith's engineer for a bunch of the band's Boneyard studio sessions.

"Joe could have had anyone in the world play on his record," says Caruso, who lives five minutes away. "But it was great the way we'd work together. He'd try to inspire me by saying, 'OK, we're at Woodstock. The Who just finished and Keith Moon played his [butt] off. What are you going to do?' So he pushes you. I've played more aggressively on this record than on anything that I've ever done."

"I wasn't working steadily at this like you would an Aerosmith record," says Perry. "There's a lot of spontaneity on these songs."

Some are hard-rock love songs with his wife, Billie, in mind, while others have a "party vibe," as he puts it. He adds an instrumental called "Twilight" ("That's a tip of my hat to the Ventures and Les Paul and the guitar instrumentals from the '50s and '60s") and effective covers of the Doors' "Crystal Ship" and Woody Guthrie's "Vigilante Man."

"I put it on there because it still works today," he says of the Guthrie tune. "It's for anybody who still thinks they have a final say in things -- whether it's the Saddam Husseins of the world or whoever -- just because they have a gun in their hands. That doesn't mean they are above the law."

It is Perry's singing, however, that may be the biggest shock. Some people have said that, vocally, he is Keith Richards to Tyler's Mick Jagger, but they'll have to reassess that remark. Perry overdubs some of his vocals to soften them, but he is nowhere near as harsh as Richards.

"I think my voice has just gotten seasoned," Perry says. "It's gotten stronger by singing with Aerosmith through the years."

Come autumn, Perry expects to be back with Aerosmith on the road. He says they may release a live album and might also play the FleetCenter.

"Everybody has just gone and lived their life for a while this year," he says, noting that Tyler has done some fund-raising and acted in the film "Be Cool," while guitarist Brad Whitford has indulged his passion for car racing.

"Aerosmith is lifelong," he says. "I look at it as a legacy or a dynasty. Aerosmith has been around too long to just say, 'Oh, I think we'll break up next year.' We went through all of that already."

For now, the beat goes on in the Boneyard.

Aero Force One
April 28, 2005

Joe Perry is playing a SOLD-OUT show at Webster Hall in New York City on Thursday, May 5.
But AF1 has FIVE PAIRS of TICKETS to GIVE AWAY!
You heard right...
Joe F'n Perry at Webster Hall and we're getting 5 lucky winners plus a guest in!
Here's whatcha gotta do...
If you're a paying, current member of AF1 - who is a huge Joe Perry fan (we know you are - you wouldn't be an AF1 member if you weren't, right?) and can be in New York City on Thursday, May 5 - email us RIGHT NOW with your full name, address, and phone number.
Good luck, AF1!
EMAIL YOUR INFO TO: contests@aeroforceone.com .

Five winners will be selected from all eligible entries on Monday, May 2 at 11:00 AM EST.
Winner must confirm acceptance of tickets on the same day by 2:00 PM EST.
Winners will be notified by AF1 and be posted on the CONTESTS page on Tuesday, May 3.

And...don't forget the JOE PERRY F'N LISTENIN' PARTY!

AF1's got you all set up with a members-only online listening party for Joe Perry's self-titled solo album. Paying members of AF1 can preview 2-minute clips of each song on "Joe Perry," which hits stores on Tuesday, May 3.
Got stuff to say? We figured.
You can listen to Joe's new songs, AND chat with other AF1 Members!
The party will get goin' sometime on Friday, April 29, so head over to AF1 CHAT to click on the link & join in. This party ends on Monday, May 2 at 9:00pm EST --- now that's a party!

Oh yeah, we'll be giving away some cool autographed Joe Perry stuff to partygoers, so have fun!!!

PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance (Press Release)


Notable This Week . . .Wed., April 27, 2005 - Tues., May 3, 2005:

Joe Perry: Joe Perry - (Columbia)

The Aerosmith ace takes solo flight - and this collection of songs and instrumentals once again proves he's a master of the riff.

VH1 - Joe Perry: (Here)

Aero Force One
April 28, 2005

Didn't get enough Tom last time? Well, he's coming back for more! And this time, he's tapping the vault and goin' way back...Remember when Aerosmith released their self-titled debut in 1973?
The world has never been the same.

Come celebrate this amazing moment in AeroHistory on Wednesday, May 4. Tom Hamilton chats with you about "Aerosmith", the first record the band released. The live chat with Tom is open to paying members of AF1, and begins at 8:30 pm EST.

Crank up your "Aerosmith" album. Get your questions ready. We'll talk to you next week!

Missed the first AF1 Chat with Tom?
Check out the transcript & Tom's voice message to AF1. The links are at the bottom of the Chat page and you gotta log in.

Visit: AF1 Chat.

The Boston Globe
April 28, 2005

Perry-ly We Roll Along - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry stretches his solo limbs next week. He releases a CD, "Joe Perry," on Tuesday, and advances it with a low-key show at Harper's Ferry on Monday. It's billed as a "listening party/live performance." He's expected to do nine or 10 songs in a band format that also features drummer Paul Caruso, who played on the album.

The Boston Phoenix
April 28, 2005

To rock-and-roll fans, Joe Perry’s half the front line of Aerosmith, a position he’s held since founding the group with Steven Tyler in New Hampshire in 1970 and moving to Boston to achieve fame. To Aerosmith fans, Perry’s the group’s rock-and-roll soul — a strong, silent, guitar-slinging bad-ass who’s always let the music do the talking. All the same, Perry spoke to us about his debut solo album, a slide-fueled slam-and-soothe affair with the no-frills title Joe Perry that comes out this Tuesday on Columbia. Nobody’s going to call him the new Dylan after hearing the disc’s dozen numbers, which are dominated by love songs and instrumentals, but the power and the craftsmanship of his playing are transfixing.

Holding court in his well-appointed South Shore home studio, the Boneyard, the soft-spoken Perry talks about guitars, songwriting, romance, album making, Aerosmith, and his newly discovered true singing voice. He’s always sung harmony with Tyler, and he took the lead for a few vocal tracks on Aerosmith’s 2004 blues tribute, Honkin’ on Bobo (Columbia), but when he last stepped outside the group — from 1979 to 1984 with his Joe Perry Project — it was with vocalist Charlie Farren. This time, he not only sings all his lyrics, he plays everything on Joe Perry except drums and keyboards.

Q: Given Steven Tyler’s proclivity for writing smash ballads and being in the spotlight, many Aerosmith fans thought he’d be the first band member with a solo album.

A: He’s talked about it, but I’m always in the studio writing and recording. In fact, the song "Ten Years" I wrote 10 years ago for my wife Billie’s and my tenth anniversary. That’s how far back some of these songs go. A lot started as licks that were recorded and sitting on a shelf saying, "Finish me!" Sometimes those licks are run by the band and end up being the basis for an Aerosmith song, but out of 20 ideas, we might use three and the rest sit there.

I have favorite ideas and riffs that I’ll drop on a mini disc so I can take them with me. And when I get a spare minute, I’ll come down here and bring one of them up to the level of a song. Two or three years ago, I realized I had a big pile of instrumental music I’d written that never got used for songs. I thought, "If I run off the road on my Harley and I’m dead, Billie’s gonna have nothing to put out — just a bunch of guitar licks. I should finish some." Because they’re not really songs until you get a vocal on them.

When the band took a year off, it felt like the time to finish this stuff. And when I started mixing, what was written six months or a year ago felt more immediate to me. So I wrote "Shakin’ My Cage" and "Push Comes to Shove" and "Lonely." I put the last guitar tracks down in December.

Q: You’ve always been a band player — someone who feeds off the energy of other musicians to get inspired. What was it like playing all the tracks yourself?

A: Paul, the engineer, was also the drummer, and we brought a keyboard player in for some overdubs for about three hours, but otherwise it was me. It’s funny, because we have a "making of" video in the CD package as well as a Dolby 5.1 mix on the B-side and two U-Mix-It cuts, "Push Comes to Shove" and the instrumental "Mercy," that fans can remix on their computers. Paul and I worked together so long that it got kind of boring, so we had to do little things to liven the video up. We used home movies from the road, and I did a bit where I played both parts of a band fight.

For most of the songs, I’d have an idea for a riff and Paul and I would work up a drum loop I’d use as a springboard for working out the arrangement. Then I’d usually put bass down to flesh it out, then a vocal or a guitar. Once I figured out where the vocal would go and had the chorus worked up, Paul would play real drums and I’d get deeper into the guitars.

There’s a certain feel that happens when musicians do all their own tracks. I could hear it when McCartney did it or when Stevie Wonder played drums on his own songs. I noticed I played the bass with the same kind of attack I have on guitar. It’s like you’re in a band and have tremendous rapport. "Wow! I can read the other guy’s mind!" It sounds like I’ve been playing with him for nearly 45 years, since I started playing when I was 12.

Q: If there’s any sound that’s a signature on this album, it’s ripping slide guitar. How did you get into playing slide?

A: The first time I saw anybody play slide was Jeff Beck, who played in standard tuning. The guy I really saw rip it up in open tuning was Johnny Winter. He had his big Firebird going through four Fender Twin Reverb amps and it was great. He’s always been a big influence. I’ve studied Ry Cooder and Muddy Waters. Ron Wood is a great electric slide player. They’re all part of my vocabulary. I love to play slide and lap steel. I’ve had a few goes at pedal steel, but it’s a hard instrument. I’ve even had a pedal steel made with just six strings, but it’s a whole different animal.

Continued: (Here)

AF1 Newsletter
April 2005

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In this issue...
IMPORTANT Joe Perry NEWS!
Rock This Shirt!
Get Your Wings, in Time for Mother's Day!
COME to BOSTON - Where It ALL BEGAN...




IMPORTANT Joe Perry NEWS!
Catch Joe TONIGHT on the following Boston-area radio stations, beginning at 5:00 pm ET (in this order): WAAF 107.3, WGIR 101.1, and WZLX 100.7. DON'T MISS IT! Why? Joe will be talking about how YOU can GET TICKETS to see Joe play at Harper's Ferry in Boston, on Monday night May 2.

Comin' up... Joe will be signing autographs at Newbury Comics on Newbury St. in Boston, on Tuesday, May 3, from 6-8 pm. That's the day his anticipated solo album Joe Perry is released! Buy the CD at Newbury Comics on May 3rd, and you'll get a bracelet that will get you into the autograph signing. You might wanna get there early.

Joe is playing Webster Hall on Thursday, May 5. This exclusive appearance is sold-out! But you can still see Joe that night, right from your living room. Joe will be on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien.


And, Joe has his second MSN Live Chat scheduled for Friday, May 6!
We'll let you know the time as soon as it's announced.


Not enough Joe Perry? It never is.
That's why AF1 organized a super-cool, members-only online listening party for the new Joe Perry album. Members can preview 2-minute clips of each song on the album, and chat with other AF1 Members. When it gets goin' you can visit AF1 Chat to access this killer Joe Perry AF1 "player." The AF1 Joe Perry Listening Party will begin soon, we'll let ya know!

Visit AF1 CHAT!



Rock This Shirt!
Be the first to Rock it for a good cause!!! Order your printed Steven Tyler "Contribution Safe T" on www.DIFFA.org. Proceeds benefit the DIFFA -- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. And, Live eBay auctions of autograph tees and original lithographs will happen in June... stay tuned!
Hangtags for Humanity and microSilver are proud to bring you the Steven Tyler "Contribution Safe T." These psychedelic renditions of Mr. Tyler in all his performace glory is sure to be an instant hit with fans, collectors, baby boomers, gen x's and y's, as Mr. Tyler's music transcends generational bounderies and cultures.

The printed Steven Tyler tees and non-printed tees are designed by Jeffrey Grubb and are available in three chic styles-100% cotton, (Antimicrobal) Microsilver Jersey, and Italian Merino w/Nylon.

Available in June - Summer 2005! Preorder yours today, while supplies last!


Get the Details on AF1 News!



Get Your Wings, in Time for Mother's Day!
Now your favorite Mama Kin rock these must- have Aerosmith wings with every outfit! The brand- new Aerosmith wings logo, presented in amazing, limited-edition, Italian Sterling Silver!
Each piece is solid and heavy, with the Aerosmith wings engraved. Now available in the full-sized pendant, baby pendant, ear-wings and ring! That's right, the very ring that Steven flashes on his pinkie in "Be Cool."


MORE MOTHER'S DAY IDEAS...
The best-selling amethyst pendant is back in stock, get it while you can! That's 4.5 carats of amazing amethyst wrapped in the first wings logo.
Don't forget BABY GEAR for those droolers and crawers who like to rock n' roll. The perfect gift for new moms! From now through Mother's Day, AF1 Baby Gear is 15% off!

MAKE IT YOURS. VISIT THE AF1 STORE.



COME to BOSTON - Where It ALL BEGAN...
Don't forget, you're invited to join AF1 in BOSTON! This might be the most unique and exclusive fan experience AF1 has ever offered - don't miss it! There are still some spots left.


This is the perfect time of year to visit the city where it all began for the Bad Boys. From Wednesday, May 25, through Friday May 27, in Boston, AF1 will take you BEHIND THE AEROSMITH DOOR... So are you ready?


Hit up the Hard Rock Cafe Boston, home of the original "Aerosmithsonian" (a special section of the Cafe dedicated to the band). Rock out with AF1.
Take a trip to Longview Farm Recording Studio, to see exclusive Aerosmith video footage, be in the room where Steven slept and wrote "Eat the Rich!", see the piano where he worked out "Amazing," meet the executive producer of "Eat the Rich" for a Q&A session, and more! This beautiful and legendary farm studio is NOT open to the public - only to rock stars like The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, The Cars, Limp Bizkit, J. Geils Band, Jet...you get the idea.
You gotta be hungry by now, so it's off to refuel at Steven & Joe's restaurant, Mount Blue!
End on Friday with an eye-opening tour of the nation's oldest and most esteemed cymbal factory, the Zildjian headquarters. Check out how the top-secret metallic alloy is churned, burned and tested to perfection. Did we mention, Joey Kramer is looking forward to hanging out with you there! And who knows...you might get an autographed drum stick or two!

SPACE is VERY LIMITED. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY for this ONCE-IN-A- LIFETIME CHANCE!

Catch Joe TONIGHT on the following Boston-area radio stations, beginning at 5:00 pm ET (in this order): WAAF 107.3 FM, WGIR 101.1 FM, and WZLX 100.7 FM. DON'T MISS IT! Why? Joe will be talking about how YOU can GET TICKETS to see Joe play at Harper's Ferry in Boston, on Monday night May 2.

MTV.com
April 27, 2005

Release: 06.07.2005 (USA)
Director: F. Gary Gray



Additional Features: Deleted scenes, Gag reel, "Be Cool, Be Very Cool" - Twenty-two minute behind-the-scenes documentary featuring interviews with the cast and crew, Music video - "You Ain't Woman Enough to Take My Man" featuring The Rock as Elliot Wilhelm, "Close Up: Dance Partners" - Inside look at John Travolta and Uma Thurman's dance sequence, Close Up: The Rock, Close Up: Andre Benjamin, Close Up: Cedric the Entertainer, Close Up: Christina Milian, Original theatrical trailer

Pre-Order:
Amazon.com: (Here)
Overstock.com: (Here)

Aero Force One
April 26, 2005

Get your hands on exclusive Steven Tyler fashion items!! Steven moves fashion forward, hand-in-hand with charity, in two amazing projects! Check them out...



Steven Tyler Contribution Safe T!
Be the first to rock it for a good cause!!! Order your printed Steven Tyler "Contribution Safe T" on www.DIFFA.org. Proceeds benefit the DIFFA -- Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. These psychadelic-printed Steven Tyler tees and non-printed tees are available in three chic styles, 100% cotton, (Antimicrobal) Microsilver Jersey, and Italian Merino w/Nylon. Shirts available June - Summer 2005! But, you can PREORDER YOUR SHIRT TODAY!

iPod Holder Designed by Steven!
The ultra hip and celebrity favorite Genre Collection presents Through the Eyes Of… the first ever fashion technology installation debuting one-of-a-kind Hip Tunes technology accessories benefiting various charities. Artists from all genres have come together to co-design HipTunes wallet/case belts. The HipTunes case is the only mp3 accessory of it kind on the market for the Apple and HP iPods, with fashion designer Shanna Israel of Genre Collection. You can fashionably hold your mp 3 player along with a wallet that holds all of your necessities hands free!

Each creation for this project is a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art that will be auctioned off on Ebay starting Friday, April 28th, 2005 and will run through May 28th, 2005. On Thursday, April 27th Genre Collection will be unveiling these celebrity designed HipTunes belts at an exclusive event at The Spider Club in Los Angeles. Celebrity designers include Duran Duran, Queen Latifah, Alice Cooper and of course Steven Tyler! MAC Cosmetics will be creating artistic designs on the bodies of the models wearing the belts. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to VH1 Save the Music, The Lancelot H. Owens Scholarship Foundation, St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Hollygrove Children and Family Services, Sabrina Love Foundation and the Wes Wehmiller Scholarship.

Steven Tyler’s amazing HipTunes piece includes:
One-of-a-kind Hand Made Aerosmith Japanese scarf
2 Harmonicas owned by Steven Tyler
A skull ring worn by Steven Tyler
One-of-a-kind Clay Aerosmith belt owned by Steven Tyler
2 Animal Printed Scarves owned by Steven Tyler
And, a video play-back message from Steven for the winner!

Aero Force One
April 26, 2005

"Make the songs and the lyrics match, natch!
You gotta get 'em all right to win. Winner will be drawn randomly from all eligible entries. $25 coupon to the AF1 Store for the winner...but if the winner is an AF1 Member, we'll make it $50! GOOD LUCK..."

PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance (Press Release)
April 26, 2005

Aero Force One Opening Doors to Historical Aerosmith Sites and Meeting with Aerosmith's Legendary Drummer Joey Kramer

Worcester, Mass., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a unique VIP access package, Aerosmith's fan club, Aero Force One, which is managed by Paid, Inc.'s, Celebrity Services, is offering members an exclusive visit with Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer and a three-day behind-the-scenes tour of recording studios and other sites that have played significant roles in Aerosmith's long history of success. "Behind the Aerosmith Door" is an all-inclusive three-day travel package of sites in the Boston area -- the home of Aerosmith -- from May 25-27. Tickets are extremely limited and on sale now.

"Across the board, true fans want access to the artists, as well as the faces and places most closely related to their favorite band, particularly those that are not readily available to the public," said Kristen Kuliga, VP of Paid Celebrity Services. "Now, unique to the industry, Paid Celebrity Services is enabling Aerosmith fans to not only meet their favorite artists, but do so in some of the industry's most revered places where music history was made and platinum releases were inspired. We've promised all along that we're going to engage fans year round with exclusive events and activities and not just wait for a tour to sell back stage passes. And now we're delivering on that promise with a stellar AF1-members-only tour of the home of the 'Bad Boys of Boston.'"

Offered solely to Aero Force One members, this elite group will travel to the Zildjian Factory where Joey Kramer will greet them, pose for photos and chat with fans in a relaxed, unhurried environment. Zildjian execs will escort AF1 VIPs on an excursion through the facility, which is not normally open to the public, where they transform copper, tin and silver into world- famous musical instruments that are treasured by Joey Kramer and many of the world's top musical artists.

Fans will get exclusive access to the way rock n' roll is made by spending a day at the legendary Long View Farm Recording Studios (which are only open to artists and record labels!), where hundreds of artists -- including The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue and, of course, Aerosmith -- have recorded platinum albums. Meet the director and producer of the "Eat the Rich" video for an Aerosmith Q&A session. Hear all the insider stories about the band from the Long View staff who will be AF1's tour guides. Fans will see "The Farm's" private video footage of Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and other happenings at "The Farm" while artists lived onsite during their recording sessions. Participants will see where Steven Tyler wrote "Eat the Rich," the piano where he cranked out "Amazing" in under two hours, and the bedroom where Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have crashed (or partied!) after their various recording sessions.

Aerosmith's high-level insiders will be with the group at Long View Farm and possibly other points of the tour to offer insights into Aerosmith's astronomical rise to the top of the charts and their enduring success that has spanned decades. Other special guests may also join the tour at key points.

AF1 VIPs will spend the first night partying at the original "Aerosmithsonian," a special mini-museum devoted to Aerosmith memorabilia, in The Hard Rock Cafe in Boston. The second night, they will sup at the killer Mount Blue restaurant in Norwell, Mass., which is co-owned by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

This incredible travel package includes two night's hotel accommodations at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Boston, exclusive bags of swag (full of killer Aerosmith stuff like specially-designed T-shirts, pewter Aerosmith wing pins, souvenir cards and photos only available to AF1 fan experience participants), tour costs, tour transportation via motorcoach and all meals/drinks per the itinerary. Transportation from and to the participant's origination point is not included. Cost is $1,195 per person double-occupancy, or $1,295 per person single-occupancy. For full details and to order tickets, visit the Aero Force One web site at http://www.aeroforceone.com/cm/index.cfm?ac=travel or call (617) 572-5674. For questions, email travel@aeroforceone.com.

Boston Globe, MA
April 26, 2005

Lenny Kravitz can be a walking contradiction. On the one hand, he sings of letting love rule and being a ''minister of rock 'n' roll" who has come to ''save your soul." But on Sunday, he also strutted around in a glittery silver belt befitting an overripe Elvis Presley in Las Vegas....Kravitz soared with Grammy-winning hits "Fly Away" and "American Woman," as well as newer songs "Lady" (inspired by ex-girlfriend Nicole Kidman: "She's cool, she's divine," he sang) and "Again," about a lover who is a "sacred gift from heaven. But the highlight was "Be," dedicated to Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, who sat up front. "Lord, what's the matter, am I lost? Am I a junkie, what is my fate?" sang Kravitz before finishing with the hopeful verse, "The mind can see as long as you'll be for real with yourself."

Boston Herald, MA
April 26, 2005

That it Still Ain't Over Til It's Over for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, whose entrance at Lenny Kravitz's show at the Orpheum sent the audience into a screaming-cell-phone-camera-shooting frenzy the other night. Lenny, being a big Steven fan himself, gave the rocker a shout-out from the stage.

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 25, 2005

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry wil be a featured guest on NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" on Thursday, May 5.

As previously reported, Perry will celebrate the release of his self-titled solo album (which comes out May 3) with a special performance at the Webster Hall club in New York City on May 5. As of now, it's the only show he's announced. Perry told Launch Radio Networks that he had some ideas about a short tour, but it just didn't work out, so this New York City event is the next best thing. "I'd thought about doing that at first, but I, I think that it's gonna take up too much time, so I'm gonna give this a real good kick-off party, and with the help of the record company, we're gonna have some fun with that in New York, and then it's gonna be off on its own," he said.

Perry will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, May 9, with an encore presentation scheduled for May 11. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program
at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out RocklineRadio.com.

Aerosmith is nearing the end of their year-long break, so Perry will rejoin his mates for a lengthy tour starting in late September or early October. The band will also release a live album at that time.

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 25, 2005

Classic Rock Magazine is reporting that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is in the process of launching his own clothing label, which should make its debut sometime this year. It's called Tyler Overland, he told the magazine, and no, before you get an image of Aerosmith mainman walking around with tailor's chalk and tape measure, he won't be doing the nitty gritty of the design process himself. "I met a girl who did my stage clothes, and they're exactly what I wore in the old days, and I just said, 'Let's do it,'" he explained. "When I look at the clothes, it was put together with such passion, each piece has a life of its own. And it's going to be high end. It's just going to be a good thing to buy and have." And just how popular does he anticipate his clothing range is going to be? "HUGE," he laughs, "just unreal, all that I can dream."

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 25, 2005

ABC ePrep is reporting that a guitar designed by Kurt Cobain's mother and sister is among the decorated axes for sale at "Rock The Cure", a star-studded charity auction that will take place May 3 at The Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles. As previously reported, the auction features guitars decorated by the likes of Rod Stewart, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood, Brian Johnson of AC/DC, and Sheryl Crow. It will benefit the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research. Cobain's mother is a breast cancer survivor, and she decorated the guitar with never-before-seen photos of Cobain.

Bidding on the guitars has started, and if you're interested in bidding, or would just like to check out the guitars, log on to JuliensAuctions.com.

Boston Herald, MA
April 25, 2005

"Lenny Kravitz, the self-appointed minister of rock 'n' roll, brought his Electric Church tour to a sold-out Orpheum Sunday night....Frequently, the black-clad star simply posed and basked in the adulation of his congregation which included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (and his pretty blond companion), milking every last hand clap and 'woo-hoo.' But when the buff, tattooed Kravitz finally did flex his musical muscles, the crowd's love was deserved and earned. 'Fly Away,' 'Again' and 'Always on the Run' were darn near magical...."

Spotted By: Friends at the AF1 Board

Picture Courtesy: AeroCarol
Details: Here

April 25, 2005

American Profile, TN:
Mr. Les Paul has influenced rock guitarists such as Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry...

Contactmusic, UK:
Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath asks, "How do you become Aerosmith, you know?"

The Day, CT:
"That was memorable," Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver said of the all-star rendition of "Across the Universe" featuring,
among others, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA:
Judy Zarra, co-owner of Zarra's - A Taste of Southern Italy Restaurant -
"When they were in town, Aerosmith loved to have my meatballs," she says.

Aero Force One


"Joe Perry, from his brand-new album in stores May 3!"

Larger view at: AF1

April 23, 2005



"Apparently there's no better diet than a steady diet of rock
'n' roll! The skinny Aerosmith frontman, 57, still has what it
takes to lure legions of female fans."

Thanks to: Lisam

"Shakin' My Cage"

...is available now for purchase at the following online music stores:

iTunes
Napster
Real
Rhapsody

Buy song: $0.99

Rolling Stone Magazine
April 22, 2005

In the special "Immortals" issue of Rolling Stone Magazine chronicling "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time," Aerosmith's Steven Tyler pays tribute to The Yardbirds:


"Listen to 'Somebody,' a song I wrote for Aerosmith's first album: It's all from the Yardbirds. They were the shit to us, out of all the British bands in the Sixties. The Yardbirds were a bit of a mystery. They had an eclecticism -- the Gregorian chant-ness of the vocals, the melodic diversity, the way they used guitar feedback. I loved that weirdness.

In the Sixties, I was in a band called Chain Reaction. We got to know the Yardbirds because they played at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, in 1966. We had a friend, Henry Smith, who had been our manager for a while, and he had gone to school there. He called me and said, 'Steven, the Yardbirds are playing here, and you can open up.' It was the lineup with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, who was playing bass on that tour. We waited all day for them to arrive. I grabbed their amps, they grabbed ours. We carried each other's gear in, because back then, that's what you did. Hence began the rumor that I was a roadie for the Yardbirds.

They did 'Shapes of Things,' 'Beck's Boogie,' among other songs. I was in such awe. They played like no other band. They weren't concerned with clothes or looks or hit singles. Their thing was 'What do we do with these sounds?' They did things with harmonics -- minor thirds and fifths -- that created this ethereal, monstrous sound.

You hear it in every song -- the way they could take the blues and turn it into a pop song like 'For Your Love,' then something psychedelic like 'Shapes of Things,' which has that weird middle. You can hear the click when Beck hits his fuzz box. Page, in the end, was the one who took those ideas all the way with Led Zeppelin. The two shows I remember where I just sat with my mouth open was that Yardbirds show, and Led Zeppelin at the Boston Tea Party in 1969.

As a singer, the thing I got out of the Yardbirds was that you don't have to have a great voice. It's all about attitude. Keith Relf wasn't great, but how he sang it made him a master. He was a white boy who pushed it to the max. And he was a great harmonica player. You never heard Jagger hanging out on a single note the way Keith Relf could.

The shame is, I know how great the Yardbirds were. But I don't think everyone else knows it. The Yardbirds' music is a gold mine waiting to be stumbled upon. Aerosmith did, because we grew up in that era. The riff in 'Walk This Way' is just us trying to explore the blues in the Yardbirds model. What the Yardbirds did is something you don't hear in today's blue-plate-special, cookie-cutter music. Everything is so canned and sliced up now. This was back when a band was a band. You had all those personalities, and they were all truly playing together. And I don't hear that today. The day of those bands, that wild stepping out, is gone."

April 19 - May 1
New York City Premiere

"All We Are Saying"

Director: Rosanna Arquette
Fri, Apr 22, 8:00pm - Tribeca Performing Arts 1
Sat, Apr 23, 9:30pm - Regal Battery Park 2


"Arquette, a self-professed lover of real music musicians sets out to find out how rockers balance their lives with art, their opinions on today's music and who inspires them. Artists, including Stevie Nicks, Sting, Steven Tyler, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, and Joni Mitchell, provide all the answers."


See movie clip with appearances by Steven Tyler: (Here)
Thanks to: Punknstream

Issue Date: April 22 - 28, 2005


"...Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer are scheduled to be special guests at the annual Music for Middlesex benefit May 14 at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford; visit www.ticketweb.com for tickets."

April 20, 2005

In-Store Appearances: Joe Perry



Meet Joe Perry!
Autograph Signing
Tuesday, May 3rd from 6 to 8 PM
Newbury Street Location (332 Newbury St., Boston, MA)
Directions: (Map)

Aerosmith's Joe Perry will be at the Newbury Street Newbury Comics Tuesday, May 3rd from 6 to 8 PM. Joe will be autographing copies of his brand new solo CD that comes out that day.

Reserve your space in line!
Starting May 3rd at the Newbury Street location only, purchase Joe Perry's self-titled new CD and get a wristband for a spot in line.

*Wristbands are limited and will be available at the Newbury Street location only on 5/03/05. Wristbands do not guarantee you will meet the artist. Wristbands and spots in line are first come, first served.

Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.
April 20, 2005

Win a 400-Disk MegaStoreage CD Changer And More!!
EntertainmentWorld.us and Columbia Records have teamed up to give you the chance to win a Sony 400 Disk MegaStorage CD Changer, along with a copy of Joe Perry's Newest CD.

Enter Here by May 16th: http://entertainmentworld.us/JoePerry.asp

Win a 5-Disk DVD Changer And More!!!
ClassicRockRevisited.com and Columbia Records are so excited about Joe Perry's amazing new album, that they want to give you the chance to win an autographed copy of the upcoming Joe Perry Album, a bottle of Joe Perry's RockYourWorld Hot Sauce and a Sony 5-Disk Changer DVD Player.

Enter Here by May 1st: http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/giveaways/joeperry.htm

Rockline Radio
April 20, 2005

The 'Rockline' radio show is broadcast live every Monday and Wednesday night at 11:30pm ET (8:30pm PT)! Talk to that night's guest by calling toll-free from the U.S.... 1-800-344-ROCK (1-800-344-7625)

Listen with your computer:

Monday - 05-09-05 - Joe Perry:

Detroit, MI - 101.1 WRIF-FM: http://www.wrif.com/
Lincoln, NE - 104.1 KIBZ-FM (The Blaze): http://www.kibz.com/main.html
Cleveland, OH - 100.7 WMMS-FM: http://www.wmms.com/main.html

Wednesday - Wednesday - 05-11-05 - Joe Perry - Encore from 05-09-05:

San Francisco, CA - 107.7 KSAN-FM (The Bone): http://www.1077thebone.com/
Jacksonville, FL - 104.5 WFYV-FM (Rock 105): http://rock105i.com/
Cincinnati, OH - 92.5 WOFX-FM (The Fox): http://www.wofx.com/main.html
Dayton, OH - 104.7 WTUE-FM: http://www.wtue.com/main.html
Richmond, VA - 96.5 WKLR-FM (The Planet): http://965theplanet.com/

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 19, 2005

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, May 9, with an encore presentation scheduled for May 11. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out RocklineRadio.com/.

As previously reported, Perry will celebrate the release of his self-titled solo album (which comes out May 3) with a special performance at the Webster Hall club in New York City on May 5. As of now, it's the only show he's announced. Perry told Launch Radio Networks that he had some ideas about a short tour, but it just didn't work out, so this New York City event is the next best thing. "I'd thought about doing that at first, but I, I think that it's gonna take up too much time, so I'm gonna give this a real good kick-off party, and with the help of the record company, we're gonna have some fun with that in New York, and then it's gonna be off on its own," he said.

Aerosmith is nearing the end of their year-long break, so Perry will rejoin his mates for a lengthy tour starting in late September or early October. The band will also release a live album at that time.

Boston Herald, MA
April 19, 2005

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will be at Newbury Comics' 332 Newbury St. location on May 3 to autograph his self-titled solo CD, released that day. Entry to the 6-8 p.m. event is via a wristband received with purchase of the CD. A wristband gains a spot in line, but does not guarantee fans will meet Perry. A limited number of wristbands will be issued, first-come, first-served. Details: 617-236-4930.

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Diary, April 17
"Got a new promo of the Joe Perry album,
here's the cover, which I like a lot."

Stereophile Magazine
April 18, 2005

Hot Licks: Add another title to UmixIt's catalog of DualDisc Enhanced DVD/CDs: Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry's eponymous solo album, his first since 1984.

UmixIt-enabled discs allow musically minded listeners to load selected songs into their PCs and manipulate the individual tracks of the studio session to create a mix that meets their criteria for sonic success—which might or might not be more "accurate" than the official release. Within the listeners' computers, the tracks are uncompressed, but only compressed MP3 files can be exported to CD-R or MP3 players.

Perry seems impressed with the format's possibilities: "The great thing about UmixIt is that fans can use their imagination and creativity. They get to go into the original instrumental and vocal tracks and create their own versions of the songs just like they're in the studio with me. It also gives them a new perspective on the music they listen to because they can strip it down to its most basic elements and then rebuild it the way their own ears hear it."

But wait, there's more! Www.joeperrymusic.com reports that those who order the disc in advance from the website will receive a "free mini bottle of Joe Perry's 'Rock Your World' hot sauce."

Joe Perry will be released on May 3.

Cover Story: Joe Perry

Thanks to: PerrysTinkerbell
More (Here) thanks to: Julie, Joe-Perry.net

Interview with Joe Perry (Aerosmith) -
Aired 04/07/2005 on "Nights with Alice Cooper"
Is now posted at Alice Cooper's radio place: (Listen Here)

Webster Hall, NY
April 16, 2005



Enter for a chance to win 2 free tickets to see Joe Perry at Webster Hall on May 5, 2005. This event is sponsored by UmixIt.
Doors open at 8pm. Show is sold out when the club reaches capacity, so please arrive early!
Enter: (Here)

Steven Tyler To Launch Clothing Label

"Not content with adding acting to his CV, Steven Tyler is also in the process of launching his own clothing label, which should make it's debut sometime this year. It's called Tyler Overland, he told us, and no, before you get an image of Aerosmith's main man walking around with tailor's chalk and a tape measure, he won't be doing the nitty gritty of the design process himself. 'I met a girl who did my stage clothes, and they're exactly what I wore in the old days, and I just said let's do it. When I look at the clothes, it was put together with such passion, each piece has a life of its own. And it's going to be high end. It's just going to be a good thing to buy and have,' Tyler explains. And just how popular does he anticipate his clothing range is going to be. 'Huge' he laughs, 'just unreal, all that I can dream.' "

Thanks to: Marlee

Don't Miss Out On...
Joe Perry LIVE at Webster Hall!




Joe Perry LIVE at Webster Hall!
AF1, here's the news you've been waiting for...
JOIN JOE PERRY as he celebrates the release of his self-titled album: JOE PERRY

THURSDAY, MAY 5TH AT WEBSTER HALL, NYC
SPECIAL ONE TIME ONLY LIVE PERFORMANCE OF SONGS FROM HIS FORTHCOMING SELF TITLED SOLO ALBUM!!

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The live band:
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Audley Freed - rhythm guitar
Charlie Drayton - bass
Paul Caruso - drums


JOE PERRY: JOE PERRY IN STORES MAY 3RD

PH Productions, MA
April 15, 2005

"Thank you to Warren Scott and the Chevalier Theatre, Gary Gartland, Bob Herne, Steven Tyler, WZLX, WAAF, MIX 98.5, WBOS and all the supporters, entertainers and volunteers who are about to become an important part of this special third annual event:

Music For Middlesex III
Saturday May 14, 2005
At The Chevalier Theatre, Medford, MA
To Benefit: Middlesex Human Services Agency Inc."

Pictures of Steven Tyler from Music for Middlesex I - 2003 - and from Motorcycles for Middlesex - 2004 - and pictures of Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer from Music for Middlesex II - 2004 - are all in the Photo Gallery at http://www.phproductions.net/

Courtesy: Tyler32648

PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance (Press Release)
April 15, 2005

- Fans Can Bid on Rare Guitars, Microphones, Drumheads & Albums to
Benefit Save the Earth Foundation

SALT LAKE CITY, April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A who's who of famous rock stars' guitars and the albums that made them legends will be auctioned during Save the Earth Foundation's annual Earth Day charity auction online. This year, Overstock.com Auctions will be hosting the exclusive 10-day auction at http://auctions.overstock.com/earthday which begins tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th. All of the proceeds will benefit Save the Earth Foundation's scientific research and educational programs dedicated to expanding environmental awareness.

The online auction will primarily feature rare, autographed electric and acoustic guitars, microphones, drumheads and albums from legendary rock bands and solo artists, such as: AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Kiss, Metallica, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Pearl Jam, The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Van Halen and Neil Young...Scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, April 25th, the online auction will also feature prized sports memorabilia.....

In this issue...
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Joe Perry, Around Town...
Aerosmith Everywhere!
Aerosmith Wings. Gold Glitter. Glam.
Spend Some Time with Joey Kramer.
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Joe Perry, Around Town...
Joe appeared on MSN Live for the very first time this week, for a candid chat about his new solo album. Did you miss it? No worries, there's another MSN Live Chat scheduled for Friday, May 6!

But that's not all that's happenin' outside The Boneyard. Joe will be signing autographs at Newbury Comics on Newbury St. in Boston, on Tuesday, May 3, from 6-8 pm. That's the day his anticipated solo album Joe Perry is released! Buy the CD at Newbury Comics on May 3, and you'll get a bracelet that will get you into the autograph signing. Don't camp out the night before, but you better get there wicked early!

And, rumor has it Joe will be on Conan O'Brien that week, as well as playing a gig at Webster Hall in New York City. We'll let you know more details...

Not enough Joe Perry? It never is.
That's why AF1 is organizing a super-cool, members-only online listening party for the new Joe Perry album. We'll let ya know when!

Pre-Order Joe's Solo Album Today!




Aerosmith Everywhere!
Joe Perry is on the list of esteemed voters for Rolling Stone's "Immortals" issue, which hits newsstands on April 21. Be sure to pick it up! Why?

The special edition chronicles "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time." Joe shares voting privileges with Neil Diamond, Quentin Tarantino, Chuck D., The Edge, David Geffen, Moby, Bruce Springsteen, and Slash, among others.

Inside the mag, Joe Perry gives cred to Guns n' Roses, and Steven riffs on The Yardbirds. So who's got Aerosmith covered? Slash gives props to classic Aerosmith - "I don't think this generation has a clue what classic Aerosmith was all about. But they were the template for what I do, as well as plenty of bands that came after Guns n' Roses: Soundgarden, Nirvana, Alice in Chains and Pearl Jam all owed a serious debt to old-school Aerosmith..."

On May 6, Steven Tyler is taking part in a charity auction to support the troops, with the bad boys of American Chopper. The auction will be conducted by Guernsey`s auction house at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Proceeds, from the customized bikes built for the occasion, will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Fisher House Foundation.

Get Up On AF1 News!




Aerosmith Wings. Gold Glitter. Glam.
Nothing could top this sexy girly babydoll for looking hot on a summer night out! This fitted long-sleeved tee, from trendy line Classic Girl of L.A.- based American Apparel, is 100% combed-cotton and made in the USA.
The Aerosmith wings logo strikes out in a gold gel-based glitter print, and the Aerosmith signature slides down the sleeve. Over your bikini at the beach, out to that Friday night karaoke bar, or just with your favorite beat-up jeans - it doesn't get any sexier than this glittery babydoll!

Make It Yours. Visit The AF1 Store.




Spend Some Time with Joey Kramer.
Don't forget, you're invited to join AF1 in BOSTON! This might be the most unique and exclusive fan experience AF1 has ever offered - don't miss it! There are still some spots left.

This is the perfect time of year to visit the city where it all began for the Bad Boys. From Wednesday, May 25, through Friday May 27, in Boston, AF1 will take you BEHIND THE AEROSMITH DOOR... So are you ready?

Hit up the Hard Rock Cafe Boston, home of the original "Aerosmithsonian" (a special section of the Cafe dedicated to the band). Rock out with AF1.

Take a trip to Longview Farm Recording Studio, to see exclusive Aerosmith video footage, be in the room where Steven slept and wrote "Eat the Rich!", see the piano where he worked out "Amazing," meet the executive producer of "Eat the Rich" for a Q&A session, and more! This beautiful and legendary farm studio is NOT open to the public - only to rock stars like The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, The Cars, Limp Bizkit, J. Geils Band, Jet...you get the idea.

You gotta be hungry by now, so it's off to refuel at Steven & Joe's restaurant, Mount Blue!

End on Friday with an eye-opening tour of the nation's oldest and most esteemed cymbal factory, the Zildjian headquarters. Check out how the top-secret metallic alloy is churned, burned and tested to perfection. Did we mention, Joey Kramer is looking forward to hanging out with you there! And who knows...you might get an autographed drum stick or two!

SPACE is VERY LIMITED. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY for this ONCE-IN-A- LIFETIME CHANCE!

Get The Details.

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Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 14, 2005

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is getting ready for a special concert in New York City next month. His self-titled solo album comes out two days earlier, on May 3, and he's going to play the Webster Hall club on May 5 to launch it. As of now, it's the only show he's announced. Perry told Launch that he had some ideas about a short tour, but it just didn't work out, so this New York City event is the next best thing. "I'd thought about doing that at first, but I, I think that it's gonna take up too much time, so I'm gonna give this a real good kick-off party, and with the help of the record company, we're gonna have some fun with that in New York, and then it's gonna be off on its own," he said.

Aerosmith is nearing the end of their year-long break, so Perry will rejoin his mates for a lengthy tour starting in late September or early October. The band will also release a live album at that time.

Yahoo News (Press Release)
April 14, 2005

- DualDisc Features Include 5.1 Surround Sound Stereo Mix of Album, Behind-the-Scenes 'Making of the Album' Documentary, Joe Perry Interview, & Interactive UmixIt(R) Versions of 'Push Comes To Shove' and 'Mercy'In Stores Tuesday, May 3 From Columbia Records

NEW YORK, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records is set to release Joe Perry, the eagerly-awaited new solo album of vocals and instrumentals from rock icon Joe Perry, whose incendiary guitar work and songwriting for Aerosmith helped earn the group its ongoing multi-platinum status, four Grammy Awards, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2001). Joe Perry, available exclusively as a DualDisc, will be in stores on Tuesday, May 3.....(More)

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 14, 2005

MelodicRock.com is reporting that there is no truth to the rumor that Van Halen and Aerosmith will be teaming up for a U.S. tour this summer. Meanwhile, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar has recorded a new song which will be released shortly as an Internet download. The track, entitled "I'll Take You There", is a cover of a track made famous by the Staple Singers in the 1970s. Hagar has also added a new solo date to his 2005 tour; TotalRock.com reports the singer will play a one-off U.K. show at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on June 15.

Thanks to queenofdelusion

MSNLive_star is Joe, btw - it was short but pretty cool!
DishDiva says: Welcome to MSN Live! This afternoon we are pleased to welcome guitarist Joe Perry who has a brand new solo project out.
DishDiva says: Joe, we have fans here from around the world.
DishDiva says: Let's see what the audience is asking. . .
MSNLive_Star says: Thank you all for tuning in. I haven't done that many of these, so I'm really looking forward to being in touch with people who are interested in what I'm doing. Thanks for joining up!
AeroLouieLou1 in Onstage_1 asks: Being a left handed guitarist myself, I found it impossible to play right handed. How did you adjust to it?
MSNLive_Star says: I just made myself do it. I didn't know it was a possibility to play it the other way. I have had experience with other instruments, namely piano and clarinet. My first guitar came with a record (45 rpm disk) which instructed me to put the neck in my left
MSNLive_Star says: and the pick in my right. Instinctively I wanted to play it the other way, but I followed the instructions. I was only 13 and just did it that way. It wasn't until I saw Paul McCartney playing it the other way that made me realize I could have. I just
MSNLive_Star says: was used to it by then and continued that way.
DDGLiz1 in Onstage_1 asks: Liz from PA - When you recorded "Joe Perry", what guitar did you use most?
MSNLive_Star says: I used the Billie Guitar most, the one with my wife's picture on it. It seemed to be the best combination of the Gibson sound and the ability to go into distortion fairly easy. Plus I loved the way it looked.
PorchGhoul in Onstage_1 asks: Was any consideration given to covering "Red House" for Bobo or Joe Perry?
MSNLive_Star says: Yes, it was but I felt that because this record we made for our hard core fans, and I had played that song so many times live, I felt that I would have rather have the fans hear something different.
Aerobone in Onstage_1 asks: Did you wrote all songs from Joe Perry alone (except those two covers)?
MSNLive_Star says: I was also considering not putting on "Playing Around" on the record for the same reason, however fan mail convinced me otherwise.
MSNLive_Star says: Yes. I wrote all the music and lyrics.
aerogirl_78 in Onstage_1 asks: why did you wait so long to try another "solo effort"?
MSNLive_Star says: It was a matter of finding the time to finish it and put it out. I wanted to give it enough time that I could give it my full attention and this year during the Aerosmith "Hiatus" was the perfect time and I had the material.
Manderz21403 in Onstage_1 asks: I reacently heard Pray for me from your new CD any other Ballads?
MSNLive_Star says: There are, there's one instrumental ballad that will sound amazing in 5.1 surround. Also "Ten Years" which I wrote for my wife, and a few more mellow songs on the record.
DishDiva says: Well, Joe we have hundreds if not thousnads of this next question:
Aeroguns86 in Onstage_1 asks: Are you planning on touring in support of your solo album?
GotMyWings86 in Onstage_1 asks: Are you considering doing a solo tour?
MSNLive_Star says: As much as I would love to do that in the near future, unfortunately I'm not going to have time. Aerosmith is gearing up to go on the road again and do a live record. I'll be on Connan O'Brian on the 6th or 7th and live on XM radio and Serius radio. Other
8Thank you! Our guest has received your question and will make every effort to answer it. However, due to the large number of questions submitted, not all questions can be answered.
MSNLive_Star says: than that I'll be doing one live event at Webster Hall with Audley Freed from the Black Crows, Paul Caruso on drums, and Charlie Drayton.
MSNLive_Star says: We'll be at Webster Hall on Thursday the 5th and Conan is the same day, not the 6th.
rockndrummer42 in Onstage_1 asks: How much influence do the Doors have on your music?
MSNLive_Star says: It was not only a big influence on my music but also my attitude and political leanings. That was the soundtrack of my youth in the late 60s, it was more of a lifestyle thing. (laughs)
NickJFINE in Onstage_1 asks: I'm interested in your Boneyard Signature guitar, it looks great, is it a limited run?
MSNLive_Star says: No, it's not, it's in production now and there's an epiphone version and I renewed my contract with Gibson.
musickluvr5150 in Onstage_1 asks: Any plans to sell your hot sauce in commercial stores, or are we gonna have to settle for getting it on-line?
MSNLive_Star says: Right now we're working on getting it into some more main stream outlets. If you live in the Northeast you can find it at Newberry Comics or Stop and Shop or The Hardrock Cafe.
HonkinOnJP in Onstage_1 asks: Joe, I've listened to the clips of your CD and I love it. What was behind Talk Talkin'? I really like the sounds of that one.
MSNLive_Star says: That particular one was one of the few that were recorded live with Paul Caruso on drums because we wanted to give it that great feel. We went to great lengths to make it sound like a live band playing in the middle of a party.
STylerFreak65 in Onstage_1 asks: Stacey From FL - What is your favorite song to play live?
MSNLive_Star says: "Draw The Line" because I love it after the guitar solo and Steven comes back with that high insane verse. I always get goose bumps.
I_Ate_The_Rich in Onstage_1 asks: Which aerosmith song would you say stretched your guitar playing to the limits the most? - Taimur from Karachi, Pakistan
motleysam in Onstage_1 asks: Whats you're favourtie song to preform live?
MSNLive_Star says: It's one that I played, that we don't play live very often, it's called "Amazing" and the solo at the end, because of wanting to build the tension over the final part of the song, I had to play with a flurry that I had to keep sustaining and it was really
MSNLive_Star says: hard to keep that level of intensity up, when I was recording it, I had to work really hard to feel the way I had the vision in my head. When we played it live on that tour it was a real high point for me.
ignat_from_belorus in Onstage_1 asks: What music have changed Your life?
MSNLive_Star says: Well, I guess a lot of music has influenced me over the years but obviously rock and roll has not only been a way to make a living but a way to sustain myself through the highs and lows of existence on this planet for me.
MSNLive_Star says: Most recently rediscovering my roots when I did the research for "Honkin' on Bobo" and rediscovered the music I love.
Jimangiesmokie1 in Onstage_1 asks: Do you think you'll ever do any more acting roles? You were great on Homicide.
MSNLive_Star says: Thanks very much for that. It's more a problem of finding time to do it. Aerosmith is a full time job. I've gotten job offers to do different things, but they seldom fall during times I'm not busy. Doing tv shows, they want you to block out a couple of
MSNLive_Star says: weeks even though they only want you a couple of days. Believe it or not it's hard for me even to do that.
SeasonsOW in Onstage_1 asks: How was the writing process different for your solo album as oppossed to writing with Steven for Aerosmith?
MSNLive_Star says: Basically I had to kind of envision myself playing different roles in the process. I usually started with my main strength, playing guitar, and then filled in the blanks with the other stuff.
MSNLive_Star says: It was a fast process that is a different way than I work with Steven where we jam and develop the parts slowly. I would jump from guitar to bass, to rhythem, to vocals, and back to bass. Playing all the different parts in an afternoon or evening.
Angeline0107 in Onstage_1 asks: I love that you have a picture of Billie on your guitar. Would you say she has been the greatest influence on your life?
MSNLive_Star says: Certainly. I have found, as you get the album, I put a thank you on there that says it all. I haven't just found my soul mate and partner for live, she's an artist, painter, and poet herself and has been a great influence and support for me.
tetsuya_from_aerosmile in Onstage_1 asks: I would like to know about your guitars and Amps! What guitars and amps are perfect for you?
MSNLive_Star says: As you might imagine because I keep a fairly comprehensive cross section of guitars and amps in my studio I tend to use a variety when I'm working on a record like that. So I have used a lot of different amps as well as guitar. I mostly use the Billie
MSNLive_Star says: guitar and lean the heaviest on the little Champ amps by Fender from the middle to the late 50s.
PorchGhoul in Onstage_1 asks: Any chance of a Joe Perry video supporting this release? Robin, NC
aeroladyinminn in Onstage_1 asks: If you had to pick jsut one song to sum up the bands essence, what would it be? Robyn , MN
MSNLive_Star says: We're talking about doing that right now. Because of the time I'm going to have with the live band will be so short we will video tape as much as possible that will possibly turn into a live type of video.
MSNLive_Star says: "No Surprise" because the lyrics are so self descriptive and it just puts it out there, our philosophy and the faith we had. The blind, stupid faith. (laughs) Idealism of youth.
DishDiva says: Joe, thanks for taking the time this afternoon to chat with fans aboout your new self-titled CD.
DishDiva says: From all of us here on MSN, best of luck with this new project.
MSNLive_Star says: I'm so flattered that everyone signed on and are intereted in the project. I look at it as a couple of pages torn from my musical diary. It's a very person piece of work for me and it's the back workings of my mind, so I'm kind of anxious to see how
MSNLive_Star says: people like it. When I'm working for Aerosmith everyone wonders who does what, but with this record it's me, and have no one to blame it on if it goes south. (laughs)

Q104.3 presents our "Average Joe Weekend", with your shot to win tickets EVERY HOUR this weekend to see Aerosmith guitar hero Joe Perry live in concert at Webster Hall in Manhattan May 5th. And if you're a Q-Workforce Member, we'll give you a copy of his new CD and qualify you to meet Joe before he hits the stage. Jim Kerr will be announcing that Grand Prize winner Monday morning.

It's all from New York's Concert Station, Q104.3.

Chat begins Today - 6pm ET/3pm PT

On April 13, Joe Perry will appear on MSN Live for the very first time to talk about his muse, The Doors and what he considers ‘a rock manifesto of psychic liberation.’

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Blabbermouth, NY
April 11, 2005

In the special "Immortals" issue of Rolling Stone magazine chronicling "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time," Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry pays tribute to Guns N' Roses:

"I remember someone handing me a copy of 'Appetite for Destruction' and saying, 'You've got to hear these guys — they're the new big thing.' Bands like Bon Jovi and Whitesnake were big around then but Guns N' Roses were different. They had dug down a little deeper into rock's roots. I heard a lot of Aerosmith in them, which meant I also heard a lot of bands that came before us. And I remember being a little jealous, because they were really hitting the nail on the head.

"They opened up for us in 1988, and one of the things that impressed me was how much personality they put across, even when they weren't playing. Axl knew how to work an audience. They used to have to go out there and tape foam rubber around everything that Axl could touch — from his teleprompter to his mike stand — to make sure he wouldn't break anything, or hurt himself. I think people saw that he was basically just let out of the cage. Part of the thrill was wondering what he was going to do next.

"They were called metal at the time, but they weren't: Metal isn't sexy, but rock is. To put it another way: You can have the rock, but you need the roll. Songs like 'Paradise City' and 'Welcome to the Jungle' were just simple enough: the chorus lines came right when you wanted them. Slash plays what’s needed for the song, as opposed to trying to make a tune a showcase for his guitar technique. Guns N' Roses' music wasn't full of the overblown gymnastics that a lot of guys were doing back then — their stuff is just very tasty. Duff McKagan is like the bass player in AC/DC: His parts were fairly simple, but they made the band an unstoppable force. Izzy Stradlin was also an important part of that band. Guns N' Roses played as a gang, which is just what you want.

"Guns N' Roses are still an example of how a band can move rock forward. Sometimes you think, 'How can you top anything by The Yardbirds, or Zeppelin, or the Stones?' And then you hear Guns N' Roses, and it’s inspiring. You can think that it's all been written, but it hasn’t. There's another way to twist those three chords around, to make it sound new, fresh and rebellious."

The Boston Globe
April 11, 2005

Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton looked resplendent at the "Banned in Boston" benefit for Urban Improv. Playing Camilla Parker Bowles to Mayor Tom Menino's Prince Charles, Hamilton described his getup thusly: "[It's] a little sequined frock -- the Queen bought it for me." . . .

Joe will be on Conan O' Brien on May 6th. No word yet if it will be as a musical guest or not

Aero Force One
April 10, 2005

Supporting the Troops, Chopper-Style

Steven at the American Chopper charity auction, May 6..... (More)

Aero Force One
April 10, 2005

Check out the Rolling Stone "Immortals" issue out now!

Tom Hamilton Plays the Bride?!... On 4/8, Tom Hamilton participated in the 10th musical comedy revue, "Banned in Boston." It's hard to explain the night's festivities, but the Boston Globe scooped it as follows: "Imagine it's the day of Prince Charles's big wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles,... Now imagine Mayor Menino as Charles, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton as the blushing bride...(More)

Steven Shoots 'Tears in Heaven' Video... Meanwhile, Steven was in the Aerosmith office last week, shooting his clip for the "Tears in Heaven" video. All proceeds from the single benefit tsunami relief efforts. Rumor has it, each participating star is shooting their own segment of the music vid. Bet AF1 can't wait to see Steven's part!

Joe Perry Rocks the Vote... Joe Perry is on the list of esteemed voters for Rolling Stone's "Immortals" issue, which hits newsstands on
April 21. The special edition chronicles "The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time." Joe shares voting privileges with Neil Diamond, Quentin Tarantino, Chuck D., The Edge, David Geffen, Moby, Bruce Springsteen, and Slash, among others.

And Slash Rocks Aerosmith... In that same "Immortals" issue, Joe Perry gives cred to Guns n' Roses, and Steven riffs on The Yardbirds. So who's got Aerosmith covered? Slash gives props to classic Aerosmith.....

Visit RollingStone.com for more: (Here)

Joe Perry's Statements About Chuck Berry: (Here)

Blabbermouth, NY
April 10, 2005

"Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will take part in an online chat at MSN.com on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. EST. More information is available at MSN Live. As previously reported, Perry is unlikely to tour behind his upcoming self-titled solo album, which comes out May 3. Perry told Launch Radio Networks that with Aerosmith planning a tour and live album for the fall, there just isn't enough time to do his own thing: 'I still need some time off before we hit the road with Aerosmith, which is gonna be sometime in the last week of September, first week of October,' he said. 'There's gonna be a live album that's gonna come out around the same time. So that's right around the corner, and I didn't want to spend the next month-and-a-half or two months on a tour bus, only to turn around and start it up again — 'cause when Aerosmith goes out again, it's gonna be for a while.' It's possible that Perry could do a couple of 'high profile' shows in New York City in conjunction with the album release, but that hasn't been confirmed."

MSN Live Presents Joe Perry: Here

Fenway Park, Boston, MA, April 6, 2005
Courtesy: AeroCarol^A^

According to CircuitCity.com two tracks, Push comes to shove & Mercy, will be UMIXit enabled.

http://www.aeroforceone.com/cm/index.cfm?ac=news#jpchat

Come join the party and chat live with Joe Perry at MSN.com on Wednesday, April 13th at 6pm eastern time!

Joe will appear on MSN Live for the very first time, to talk about his muse, The Doors, and what he considers a 'rock manifesto of psychic liberation.'

Visit MSN Live.
http://chat.msn.com/msnlive_feature.msnw?id=artist/joeperry_april2005

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The Boston Globe
April 8, 2005

You're not supposed to know about it just yet, but in the name of hard-hitting investigative journalism, Go! has unearthed details about tonight's Banned in Boston event. By investigative journalism, we mean we whined and begged the organizers for a little sneak preview. Check it out: Imagine it's the day of Prince Charles's big wedding to Camilla Parker Bowles, with the queen (Elizabeth, not Latifah) smiling sweetly in the distance. Now imagine Mayor Menino as Charles, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton as the blushing bride, and Harvard's the Rev. Peter Gomes as Her Majesty. Throw in quixotic playwright Anna Deavere Smith (no relation to Anna Nicole) as a shop clerk and Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley as Fergie, and you've got the opening skit of tonight's event. Banned in Boston, the musical comedy revue entering its 10th year, is an annual benefit for Urban Improv, a violence-prevention program for youth. Tonight's merrymaking features a who's who of local celebrities, including politicos (Menino, sundry US representatives), chefs (Jasper White and Gordon Hamersley), talking heads (Channel 5's Natalie Jacobson), hometown royalty (Red Sox owners Stacey and Larry Lucchino), and many others. Tonight's show at Avalon is at 6, and tickets are a lofty $150, and $75 for those under 40. But then, how often do you get to see the mayor marry a member of Aerosmith?

Boston Herald
April 8, 2005

Tom Brady invites everyone to listen to what was going through his head right before this year's Super Bowl win. On March 29, iTunes Music Store released Brady's Celebrity Playlist. "This is actually the playlist I made before Super Bowl XXXIX that I listened to in the locker room. I usually listen to rap and rock before games...Anything to get me in the right frame of mind," iTunes quotes Brady as saying...

"(This is) the song that is on every playlist that I make," Brady said about Aerosmith's 'Dream On.' "Gotta represent my town too." Tom Brady's playlist can be downloaded at the iTunes Music Store.

In this issue...

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BEHIND THE AEROSMITH DOOR - BOSTON EXCLUSIVE FAN EXPERIENCE
MORE CONTESTS. MORE WINNERS!
THE AF1 STORE IS BETTER THAN EVER! JOE PERRY SOLO ALBUM PRE-ORDER NOW!
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BEHIND THE AEROSMITH DOOR - BOSTON EXCLUSIVE FAN EXPERIENCE
Get ready to come together in the city where it all began...BOSTON!
From Wednesday ,May 25, through Friday May 27, in Boston, AF1 will take you behind the Aerosmith door... step through to the way rock n' roll is made. Go where pure creative inspiration is planted and grown into a full-blown, crank-up-the-volume, kick-a** rock song! You will get to see how a bare melody is the seed, the perfect instrument is the tool, and the ideal studio setting is the soil that grows the hit record. You can't be part of this anywhere else - AF1 makes it possible. So are you ready?

Hit up the Hard Rock Cafe Boston, home of the original "Aerosmithsonian"
Take a trip to Longview Farm Recording Studio, to see exclusive Aerosmith video footage, be in the room where Steven slept and wrote "Eat the Rich!" and more! This beautiful farm studio is NOT open to the public - only to rock stars like The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue, The Cars, Limp Bizkit, J. Geils Band, Jet...you get the idea.

You gotta be hungry by now, so it's off to refuel at Steven & Joe's restaurant, Mount Blue!

End on Friday with an eye-opening tour of the nation's oldest and most esteemed cymbal factory, the Zildjian headquarters. Check out how the top-secret metallic alloy is churned, burned and tested to perfection. Did we mention, Joey Kramer will meet you there! And who knows...you might get an autographed drum stick or two!

SPACE IS LIMITED.
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance!

GET THE DETAILS AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!




MORE CONTESTS. MORE WINNERS!
Congratulations to last week's AeroHistory trivia winner, Jennifer Souza! There's more AeroHistory in your class schedule, and this time you're not off so easy!

The Rockin' Easter Bunny Contest is almost over, and we received lots of crazy rockin' bunnies, baskets, eggs, you name it! We even got some rockin' rats and dogs. Our lucky prize winners will be announced next week. Until then, here's a fun one for you, created by AF1 Member Joseph Martell!

Coming up? We've got a killer contest in the works with Umixit, for AF1's first Remix Contest! The prizes are incredible, including SONY Playstation Portables (PSPs) for the finalists and backstage passes for the grand prize winner! The Umixit-enabled track for the remix contest is only available on Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" DVD, so get practicing now! Stay tuned for more info...

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THE AF1 STORE IS BETTER THAN EVER!
Check out the amazing new baseball hats (you requested 'em!), AF1 coffee mugs (way to wake up!) and killer Aerosmith wings logo tees in red, black and royal blue...it's all there for you in the AF1 Store.

And be sure to get on the brand-new wings logo pendant in heavy sterling silver. Steven wears it, and so should you!

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VH1
April 8, 2005

From Fiddy to Dre to Elton, Em's list of collaborators is a diverse one. Here are some of the artists with which he's intersected...

Aerosmith: The riff from the venerable rockers' "Dream On" formed a memorable hook for "Sing for the Moment" from 2002's The Eminem Show. As Eminem probes the links between his inflammatory words and his disaffected fan-base, the Aerosmith chorus states the case for music's power to transport.....

Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire is struggling with Parkinsons Disease. There are many messages from Celebrity friends on the sight....
Here is Steven and Joey's.....(Clive wrote as well)

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Maurice...U R A Miracle,

Music is a prophecy of what life is to be. The rainbow of promise. Translated out of seeing into hearing. Millions hear your music, and U make us happy. "Goodness" is the only investment that never fails. Be good to yourself and deal with life on life's terms. It can be a struggle and SO hard at times, but know that God is watching over us at all times. How many got to know Him intimately through your music? What a healing gift! Keep up the strength. My prayers are with U.

Love,

Steven Tyler

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Dear Maurice,

Your music and love has been an inspiration to me for many years. One of my favorite all time albums is All 'n All. It still stands up tall and proud. Stay strong and know that you are surrounded with love and prayers.

Stay in the light,

Joey Kramer

Maurice White of Earth Wind & Fire is struggling with Parkinsons Disease. There are many messages from Celebrity friends on the sight....
Here is Steven and Joey's.....(Clive wrote as well)

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Maurice...U R A Miracle,

Music is a prophecy of what life is to be. The rainbow of promise. Translated out of seeing into hearing. Millions hear your music, and U make us happy. "Goodness" is the only investment that never fails. Be good to yourself and deal with life on life's terms. It can be a struggle and SO hard at times, but know that God is watching over us at all times. How many got to know Him intimately through your music? What a healing gift! Keep up the strength. My prayers are with U.

Love,

Steven Tyler

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Dear Maurice,

Your music and love has been an inspiration to me for many years. One of my favorite all time albums is All 'n All. It still stands up tall and proud. Stay strong and know that you are surrounded with love and prayers.

Stay in the light,

Joey Kramer

Rolling Stone
April 7, 2005

The 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time

The Voters: Joe Perry has been playing guitar with Aerosmith since the band formed in 1970.

The List

57) Aerosmith by Slash: "...When I was learning to play the guitar, Aerosmith gave me the shove. I identified with Joe Perry's image, both visually and soundwise. He was streamlined in a way that reminded me of Keith Richards, was always wasted and had a careless guitar style that was really cool. But I was also totally into Brad Whitford's guitar solos, and he had a more direct influence on the way I play than anybody realizes. And anyone who sings needs to be exposed to Steven Tyler...."

Read the entire interview at Rolling Stone: (Here)

Aero Force One
April 6, 2005



It’s ALL ABOUT ACCESS, and AF1 will get you in. Spend some time in the city where it all began… The Hub where Paul Revere started his famous ride, Babe Ruth laid down “the curse” and The Bad Boys became America’s Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band. AF1 Members, only you are invited to sign on for the ultimate behind-the-scenes Aerosmith tour in Boston! On this amazing trip, you’ll get exclusive access to the way rock n’ roll is made. Meet Joey Kramer at the world-famous Zildjian Factory where you will witness the centuries-old cymbal production process. Spend the day at the legendary Long View Farm Recording Studios (which are not open to the public!), where hundreds of artists – including The Rolling Stones, Motley Crue and of course Aerosmith - have recorded platinum albums. Come party with us at the Aerosmithsonian at The Hard Rock Café in Boston and visit that killer restaurant in Norwell, MA called Mount Blue. You know the one. Steven & Joe sure do. And if you want throw some tea into the Bay while you’re in town, that’s cool too – just don’t tell ‘em we sent ya.

This incredible travel package includes 2-nights hotel accommodation at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Boston, exclusive bags of swag (full of killer Aerosmith stuff), tour costs, tour transportation and food/drinks per the itinerary. Transportation is your responsibility (yes Buddy, that means trains, planes and automobiles.) You gotta get to the hotel in Boston and we'll take it from there (except for your trip home, that part's yours too).

$1,195 per person double-occupancy
$1,295 per person single-occupancy

For a full description CLICK HERE.

SPACE IS VERY LIMITED.
DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO PARTY WITH AF1 IN BOSTON!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW, CALL AF1 AT (617) 572-5674.
Got questions? Email: travel@aeroforceone.com

Aero Force One
April 6, 2005

AeroHistory is Back. With a Bite.

"Last week’s AeroHistory trivia was like the substitute teacher who lets you dance on your desk and throw pizza parties. Well, your real prof is back, and she’s not too happy with your attempt at the World’s Largest Spitball. Better get every one right this week to have a chance at winning. Miss one and it’s off to detention! Winner gets a $25 coupon to the better-than-ever AF1 Store. Winner and an AF1 Member? Make it $50! Losers? Off to the bathroom to clean up the butts (cigarettes, ya know?)."

The Boston Globe
April 6, 2005

Guess List: Since no one's returning our calls, the details are sketchy on tonight's VIP party at Avalon after the "Fever Pitch" premiere. But word is a number of celebrity guests -- Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg, and Chris Cooper, to name a few -- have RSVP'd they will not attend. Meanwhile, A-list actors Matt Damon and Bill Murray, both of whom have made movies with the Farrellys, are said to be possibilities. So who'll be boogying down at the after-party benefiting the Red Sox Foundation and the Farrellys's favorite charity, the Cape Cod Center for Women? Aside from ''Fever Pitch" stars Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon, "SNL" regular Seth Meyers, Celtics stars Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker, and assorted Pats and Sox players seem like good bets. The musical guest? Can't say for sure, but Barrymore's paramour is Fabrizio Moretti, the frizzy-haired drummer for The Strokes, and then there's always Steven Tyler and Aerosmith.

           

Yahoo! News
April 5, 2005

New York - Support the troops: buy a hog. Paul Teutul Sr. and his son, Paul Jr., whose Orange County Choppers shop is featured on the Discovery Channel's "American Chopper," will auction two custom-made motorcycles, with proceeds going to the families of troops who have been seriously wounded or killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The auction will be conducted by Guernsey's auction house May 6 at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Proceeds will be donated to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Fisher House Foundation. "I guess it's just something that I wanted to do because I see all these young guys missing limbs, head damage and that kind of thing, and we're in a position where we can help out different organizations and people," Teutul Sr. told The Associated Press Monday.

Built from scratch, the motorcycles are proclaimed "truly customized to some of the baddest steel that's ever roared down the road on two wheels." Teutul expects the bikes and other items to raise a "substantial amount of money" for the families. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno and pro golfer Davis Love III will also participate, Teutul said. Construction of the two bikes will be shown in upcoming episodes of "American Chopper," now in its second season.

On the Net:

http://dsc.discovery.com/fansites/amchopper/amchopper.html
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/foundation_heroesfund.html
http://www.fisherhouse.org

Greater Milwaukee Today, WI
April 5, 2005

If you ever attend a rock concert, you’re probably well acquainted with those anticipatory moments that come just after the house lights go off and the band takes the stage. They seem to stretch on forever, but in reality, important things are happening back stage. "That’s the point in which rock stars might just be having their pictures taken with their chiropractor," laughs Dr. Don Hundt of Hundt Family Chiropractic. For the past ten years, Hundt has maintained a reputation as the go-to chiropractor for rock stars playing in the Milwaukee area...That’s why the guy sitting next to you in Hundt’s waiting room could be Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, Sting or even Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. "Sometimes they do come to my office, but I would rather go to them," he says. "That way, I can stick around and enjoy the show." He says that many of the artists he works with maintain a high level of health and performance. "There’s no way they can stay on the road for so long, particularly those who have been in the business for decades, without taking care of themselves,"..."I’ve always viewed them as ordinary people doing extraordinary things," he explains. "And in return, I’ve found them to be genuinely nice people....."

Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
April 5, 2005

Starbucks Hear Music and Lava Records, a free-standing label within the Warner Music Group, today announced plans to jointly launch the emerging Lava band, Antigone Rising, via a new Starbucks Hear Music proprietary CD series entitled "Hear Music Debut" and a unique Starbucks marketing campaign...The five-piece ensemble's blend of 70s-era rock 'n' roll has taken them from playing small clubs up and down the eastern seaboard, to opening up for Aerosmith and former Black Crowes' Rich Robinson during the summer of 2004.....

FoundryMusic.com
April 4, 2005

"With all of the solo work and side projects that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has done over the years, I've always wondered when Joe Perry was going to break out into solo territory. Yes, I know he's done solo work in the past, and that he re-worked the Spider-Man theme, and that he also has his own hot sauce. I'm just saying that it's been a while since there has been a bonafide Joe Perry Solo Disc. Now there is, and it's great....."

Read the entire review at FoundryMusic.com: (Here)

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 4, 2005

Guitar One magazine has put together the definitive guide to Greatest Guitar Recordings of All Time for their May issue, due on newsstands tomorrow...Included with every album listed in this 21-page spread is an obscure fast fact about the band/artist, such as Jimi Hendrix's U.S. tour with the Monkees, as well as the fact that after Chuck Berry did time for armed robbery, he became a hairdresser! Guitar One also has artists from each genre give their Top 10 picks. Slash from Guns N' Roses picked Aerosmith's "Live Bootleg" as his number one record of all time.....

The Union Leader, NH
April 4, 2005

...The main sponsor of the Blues and Jazz Festival in downtown Manchester...Steve Talarico, recently said he will continue to sponsor the Talarico Downtown Manchester Jazz and Blues Festival. But this year's event will emphasize local acts...The Jazz and Blues Festival is scheduled for June 10 and 11 this year...The event will feature local acts. However, whenever Talarico is involved in an event, there is always talk about whether his cousin — Aerosmith vocalist Steve Tyler — will appear. "You never know," Talarico said, "he sings the blues pretty well."

Variety, CA
April 3, 2005

London-based Stage Three Music has acquired the song catalog of Mosaic Music, which includes copyrights such as Aerosmith's "Walk This Way," ZZ Top's "Legs" and songs recorded by Run DMC and Eminem. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Mosaic Media GroupMosaic Media Group, launched in July 1999, merged film and music company Atlas Entertainment, with talent management group the Gold/Miller Co. Given the relationship between the companies, it is possible that Stage Three will work with Mosaic Media on future movie projects. Stage Three was founded by Steve Lewis, former CEO of Chrysalis Group's Music Division, and Ingenious Ventures, the private equity division of Ingenious Media. Following a recent deal, Lewis secured more than $80 million to fund expansion. Lionel Conway co-founder of Island Music and former president of Polygram Music will remain Mosaic's president and will run Stage Three's North American operations, with Mosaic's offices in L.A. and Nashville now trading under the Stage Three banner.

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Blabbermouth.net
April 3, 2005



Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his upcoming self-titled solo album and Aerosmith's future plans. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow:

Classic Rock Revisited: So how does it feel to be a lead singer?

Joe Perry: "I am not a lead singer; I am a vocal stylist. I come from the school that believes you need vocals to take up space between guitar solos. I think the biggest thing that is different from this record from anything else I have done is that I have found a place where I feel comfortable with my voice and hearing my voice being played back. I am not straining to compete with other, much better singers — one in particular that I know of, who is one of the best that I have had the good fortune to be in a band with all these years.

"It is tough because I compare everything to how he sings. I have always tried to go for that and it always felt like I was pushing it. My wife goes, 'Everybody seems to like it when you're singing blues stuff.' I started going downstairs to my studio and began tinkering around with different covers to kind of keep the ball rolling. I came across 'Crystal Ship' and it was in my range. I was able to hear that one back without cringing and it led the way to try singing.

"I have always been fascinated with a lot of Jimi Hendrix stuff. In a lot of songs he is very conversational. He is playing and kind of talking. The band would be ripping it up in back of him and he would just be having this conversation with you. I tried to take a cue from that. Again, I just imagined having the band going the way it was going while I had a speaking, conversational vocal style. You're hearing what the result is."

Classic Rock Revisited: You have heard, "Aerosmith have sold out" time and time again from the older rockers. My question is this: Do you feel there is any validity to that point? How do you respond to your critics?

Joe Perry: "'Get a Grip' was totally our biggest selling record. It is hard to say. It's a struggle to keep current. It's much more easy to settle back on your laurels and go out and rely on your first three records for your live shows. We have always tried to keep pushing forward with our recordings — we try really hard to keep current. At this point, the fans really love the early stuff. I thought that we would have gotten more response from 'Honkin' On Bobo' because that sounds like what people had been asking for — that stuff is still in us. We are always trying to experiment musically and push the edge.

"It is hard to answer that question. I think there are different kinds of selling out. I am totally comfortable using songs in commercials; it is another way to get your music out. Obviously, if you're just doing it for the money and you have songs planned for some product that you would never use or be caught dead with then it is wrong. If it is a marginal thing then it isn't bad but if it is something that you totally don't agree with then that kind of sucks. For the most part, it is usually just benign. I think being able to hear 'Rock 'n Roll' by Led Zeppelin 16 times a night on television doesn't suck. They could be using a lot worse music.

"Doing the Gap commercial got Aerosmith more credibility then some of the albums we were doing. It is funny how that works. The times have changed. I think there are things we have done recently that we never thought we would do way back when. The business and the industry have changed so much that it is hard to know. There are certainly some songs that we have done that I have gone like, 'Well… ya know…' But it is a band and you have to go with how the group feels is best. If that is the way they want to go then that is the way it is going to go. Musically is the only way I can answer your question so my answer is that musically, we are always experimenting and trying different things. There are some songs on some of the recent records that we never ended up playing live. But you just have to keep trying different things. There are also people who think we made a big mistake doing 'Honkin' on Bobo'. They think we should have gone and done another studio album. They are asking, 'Where is our big ballad?' It's hard to keep everyone happy without getting an arrow stuck in your back."

Read the entire interview at Classic Rock Revisited: (Here)

Blabbermouth.net
April 2, 2005

As much as he wanted to play some shows for his upcoming self-titled solo album, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has decided it's not going to happen, according to Launch Radio Networks. Perry told Launch that with Aerosmith planning a tour and live album for the fall, there just isn't enough time to do his own thing: "I still need some time off before we hit the road with Aerosmith, which is gonna be sometime in the last week of September, first week of October," he said. "There's gonna be a live album that's gonna come out around the same time. So that's right around the corner, and I didn't want to spend the next month-and-a-half or two months on a tour bus, only to turn around and start it up again — 'cause when Aerosmith goes out again, it's gonna be for a while."

It's possible that Perry could do a couple of "high profile" shows in New York City in conjunction with the album release, but that hasn't been confirmed. "Joe Perry" comes out May 3.

Thurs Apr 07, 2005 - Joe Perry from Aerosmith
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Nashua Telegraph
April 2, 2005

Milford - He didn’t break into song or come draped with scarves, but yes, that was Steven Tyler of Aerosmith eating at the French Bistro on Wednesday night.

"My wife, she recognized him," said owner Thierry Navette, who as a native of France might be forgiven for not instantly knowing New Hampshire’s most famous rock 'n' roller.

"He was in a party of three. One of my regular guests brought him over," said Navette. "I think he liked the food. He even took some home."

Tyler met other members of Aerosmith in the late 1960s around Lake Sunapee, where their parents vacationed, and has never been shy of his Granite State connection.

When the band headlined the first rock show ever heldat the Verizon Center back in 2001, Tyler asked the crowd: "People think we’re from Boston, but where are we from?" The response of "New Hampshire!" was overwhelming.

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PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
April 1, 2005

Worcester, Mass-- Paid, Inc. today announced its financial results for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, with dramatically improved revenues.....The primary reasons for the increase in revenues were 1) new revenues of $216,500 from K Sports & Entertainment LLC, a sports marketing business Paid, Inc. acquired during fourth quarter of 2004, and a contract to manage the Aeroforceone fan club activities for the band Aerosmith and 2) higher sales of Company-owned product at higher dollar values.....

"As we expanded fan club management services into the lucrative music and entertainment arenas during fourth quarter, we began to realize sizeable new revenues streams," stated Greg Rotman (CEO of Paid, Inc). "We believe that this is the tip of the iceberg and that revenues from fan club management and our client base will continue to grow as we prove ourselves in all facets of the fan club management business when our artist clientele commences touring. We've been receiving extremely positive feedback from fan club members who are appreciative of our creativity, quality and stellar customer service in programs implemented to date. The industry is hungry for a fan club management service that can truly deliver innovative fan experience programs. With many of the ramp up costs for Celebrity Services now behind us, we anticipate improved margins in each quarter as sales of fan club memberships, merchandise and fan experience programs mushroom and industry buzz builds with the completion of each successful program....."

Sacramento Bee, CA
April 1, 2005

Mia Tyler knows something about the glamorous life: Dad is Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler; half-sister is actress Liv Tyler; and hubby is Papa Roach drummer David Buckner.

She's made a name for herself, too - she's a plus-size model, actress, one of the top searches on MSN.com and recently appeared on the VH1 reality show "Celebrity Fit Club."

These days, however, Tyler's living a more relaxed life in Sactown, where she and Buckner, a Vacaville native, own a home. We recently caught up with her on the phone and chatted about television, tattoos and Sacramento living.

Q: How long have you been in Sacramento?

A: I've been married for a year, so two full years. We got married twice because we eloped the first time and then had a ceremony for friends and family in February 2004. We were married at the Sterling Hotel - a beautiful place.

Q: How do you spend your days?

A: The whole reason I like living in Sacramento is that it's quiet and peaceful compared to how we usually live - which is on the go. I feed the dogs and check my e-mail and spend a good portion of the morning and afternoon on the computer - ever since I did ("Celebrity Fit Club"), I've (been reading) a lot of scripts.

Q: Did the show open up a lot of new opportunities?

A: It has, although I was really nervous about what kind of offers I'd get because the show turned out to be trash TV - which I wasn't expecting. I think they zeroed in on me having to stick up for myself, arguing and fighting. They didn't show any of the good things that I did. That was kind of disappointing.

Q: Would you do reality TV again?

A: I just got offered to do another reality TV show. Part of me wants to do it because I could show off my real personality, but the other part of me is, 'Oh God, I don't know if I want to be on TV like that again.' It's a show (about) celebrities' kids who are aspiring actors, DJs or whatever. A bunch of the kids who (might) be on it are people I grew up with.

Q: What's your family's reaction to what you've been doing?

A: Well, Liv just had the baby and is taking time off, and my dad's off for a year, so I was the one working a lot. Because they're home, they're watching TV and they get to see everything I do. It actually helps their days go by better (laughs).

Q: Do you ever compare Web site visitor stats with your dad or your sister?

A: No. My sister's got a site called LovelyLivTyler.com and she's always checking that. I've got MiaTylerOnline.com and I'm always on it - there's a fan club and message boards and chat rooms. I also have an (online) support group called Getting in Shape Girls.

Q: Have you ever thought about doing your own fashion line?

A: I have, but I don't just want to give someone my ideas and say, 'Here, go make this.' I want to be more involved than that. A big problem with plus-size clothes is that the shirts aren't long enough - they only go down to your hips; tank tops only go down to your waist, and I hate that. That's my main reason for wanting to do a line - finding shirts that will fit right.

Q: What's your must-have fashion item for spring?

A: Coach makes these really awesome wedge flip-flop sandals. They have new spring ones that have ladybugs on the side.

Q: You have 11 tattoos - is there a favorite?

A: I like all my tattoos; I can't say I love one more than the other. They're like children.