Aerosmith News

The Boston Globe, MA
June 30, 2005

"We are looking for your best local celebrity sandwiches, from the name to the fixings, that could become a part of Brighton's Big A deli menu if your sandwich makes the finals. We'll select our top five, and the readers will vote for the winner later this week. We got a decent response, but the gates are still open. Check out some of our early favorites, then submit your own concoction to be in the running...."


(Reuters Photo)

Celebrity: Steven Tyler
Sandwich name: The Big Mouth
Description: Can't make up your mind between a burger and chicken, try both. A club sandwich with grilled marinated chicken, topped with American cheese, and garlic mayo on one layer, a hamburger, lettuce and tomato on the second layer.
Submitted by: virgowolf


Enter Your Celebrity Sandwich:  (Here)

Thanks to Chris but this is ONLY a RUMOR
CELEBRATION OF THE SEA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL MUSIC AND FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 30 TH IN KEY LARGO, FLORIDA.

Key Largo, FL– The “Celebration of the Sea Foundation” announced today it will be hosting the first of its kind world-class annual music and film festival this summer in Key Largo, FL on Saturday, July 30th, 2005. The all day event is being sponsored by Cay Clubs International and will be hosted by top a-list Hollywood celebrities and Supermodels and celebrate the public’s love of all things related to the sea.

The Event will be highlighted by a spectacular live ocean-side concert featuring a number of top musical acts. “We have been delighted to be working so closely with the Key Largo community to create this amazing signature event for the state of Florida” said Celebration of the Sea’s Creator and Executive Producer, Patxi Pastor. “The support of Cay Clubs International and our other corporate sponsors combined with the help of our event partners, ACT Productions and Island Dolphin Care have made it possible to attract top musical acts and celebrities to make this a world-class annual event”.

The event will be held at Rowell’s Marina located on U.S. Highway One at Mile Marker 105. Gates will open at 11:00 A.M with performances beginning at noon and continuing until 11:00 PM. The main stage for the event will be positioned to allow seating for general admission on land as well as viewing by boats in the bay surrounding the property. The concert will conclude with the performance of the final “surprise” headlining act highlighted by a spectacular fireworks show over the bay.
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AeroFANatic has it on a very good source that this special surprise act is Aerosmith.....minus Joe Perry. Stay tuned to the AeroFANatic Message Boards and Mailing List for more information. Links are below.

All of us in the SoFL region (me included) here's the heads up!

NewsWire (press release), Canada

Hip-Hop Pioneer DMC Backed by All-Star Artists at Canada's Live 8 Concert


Toronto, June 29 /CNW/ - Organizers for Canada's Live 8 concert today announced that DMC of the trailblazing, multi-platinum rap group Run-DMC, will take to the stage with some very special guests at Park Place on Saturday, July 2nd. Live 8 takes place from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m.

The all-star line up to join DMC includes:

Gary Dourdan (Star of CSI)
Tal Berger (VJ MTV Israel)
Lance Lee (Diana Ross)
Mark Meadow (Wall Flowers)
Elliot Easton (The Cars)
Romeo Antonio
Keith Denehy (Angry Hill)
Josh Todd (Buckcherry)
Joey Kramer (Aerosmith)
Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith)

As a performer at the Live Aid concert 20 years ago, DMC is honoured to again be a part of the international effort to eliminate the debts of the world's poorest countries.....

Blabbermouth.net, NY
June 29, 2005

According to MTV.com, the all-star tsunami benefit single featuring Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne, and Velvet Revolver has had its release date pushed back to Christmas. The brainchild of Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell, the cover of Eric Clapton's tragic song "Tears in Heaven" will also include the vocal talents of Pink, Gwen Stefani, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams, and Sir Elton John, among others.

Clapton wrote the original song in 1992 following the death of his four-year-old son Conor, who was killed when he fell from a 53rd floor apartment window.

There is a poll to vote on what act you think should be added to Live 8, here are the results so far;

Who should join the LIVE 8 lineup?
50% Aerosmith
14% Jessica Simpson
13% White Stripes
11% Shania Twain
11% Nine Inch Nails

A&E TV.com
June 29, 2005

Music Stars #1
Airs on Sunday, July 3, at 8:00am ET

"Today it's a two-hour all-star jam as we feature unique performances recorded exclusively for our program. Running the gamut from rock to pop to country to soul and hip-hop, performances include Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Tori Amos, Talib Kweli, Keith Urban, Suzanne Vega, the John Butler Trio, Duran Duran, Chris Thomas King, Jem, Sarah McLachlan, Lalo Schifrin, Tears for Fears, Solomon Burke, Katie Melua, Indigo Girls, Marc Broussard, Linda Ronstadt, Ozomotli, The Red Clay Ramblers and John Mellencamp. Karina Huber hosts."

Boston Herald, MA
June 28, 2005

By Inside Track

". . . Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and a boatload of pals docking their tub at car-czar widow Barbara Boch's dock on the Vineyard and repairing to the Hot Tin Roof to check out Jim Belushi's show . . ."

Joe-Perry.net
June 28, 2005



"The Today Show finally aired the segment with Joe...
Added 28 video caps from the Today Show to the Gallery."

More:  (Here)

FashionGates.com
June 24, 2005

"Contribution Safe T", the new T-shirt by luxe fashion designer Jeffrey Grubb and rock icon Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, is now on sale.

The hip psychedelic tee is available exclusively at Bloomingdale's Soho, 59th Street, and on www.DIFFA.org. Twenty percent of all the proceeds of the tees will benefit the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA).

The "Contribution T" program teams apparel designers and consumer companies up with non-profit agencies for one season or for the life of the garment or item. The participating designer or manufacturer donates a percentage of the proceeds generated from the sale of either a key item from their collection or a custom created eclectic piece. This approach to fund-raising was designed to mobilize and bridge the talent of the business environment with nonprofit causes.

MSNBC.com
June 27, 2005



Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry doesn't have to go far to find inspiration for his latest solo CD

When Rolling Stone reviewed Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry's new solo CD, they gave it three and a half out of four stars and said, "He's just a guitar freak doing his thing in the basement studio." “Today” entertainment reporter Jill Rappaport got a chance to visit Perry in that studio at his home, right outside of Boston.

At one time he was quite "the wild child," but rock 'n' roll legend Joe Perry leads a very different life offstage. For more than three decades, Joe Perry has electrified fans as the lead guitarist for Aerosmith, one of the biggest bands in rock 'n' roll history. But when he's not turning up the heat with scorching hot guitar riffs, you'll find him far from the roller-coaster world of rock 'n' roll. Hidden in the suburbs of Boston sits this rustic estate Perry shares with his wife Billie, their children, and two beautiful Friesian horses.

But make no mistake about it. This suburban family man is still a rock 'n' roller at heart. With Aerosmith on a break, Perry has kept busy working in his home studio, completing his solo CD, simply called, "Joe Perry."

Joe Perry: This is really the first true solo record that I’ve ever done, where I actually wrote all the music, wrote all the lyrics, played everything on it except the drums.

Jill Rappaport: This album really is from the heart, from your soul. Would you say that this album will really give your fans insight to who you really are?

Perry: Well, I would have to — it's just like tearing a page from my musical journal.

Rappaport: And how about singing alone. I mean, you're used to having Steven right there with you.

Perry: Yeah, well, it was, again, that was a stretch of faith. I'm more of a stylist than a singer.

Rappaport: The majority of the songs are love songs. Who would have thought that this hard-nosed rock 'n' roller was really a romantic at heart?

Perry: I am a romantic at heart. And I am in love and — it's just a natural path to go on.

Rappaport: I know it was Billie who really prompted you to get down here and really sing and say what you feel.

Perry: Yeah, well, she really — she's been my muse ever since I met her.

Rappaport: Billie, he said you are his muse. You are the inspiration. And it was really you who prodded him to do this album.

Billie Perry: Well, I think that he really felt like he needed to express himself, and this is his fourth solo record.

One number close to their heart is 20. That's how many years they've been married. And for the last 17, the idyllic setting of their home has been their sanctuary.

Joe Perry's passion for music is prominently displayed everywhere on the nine-acre property, Right down to the most unusual places. After all, what’s a rock star’s home without its own bus? And what a tour bus it is.

Now, 30 years after the journey with Aerosmith began, Joe Perry has definitely found his true voice. And he's hoping fans will appreciate it.

Rappaport: When it's just you, Joe, with your name, from the heart. A lot of pressure there, right, buddy?

Perry: On an Aerosmith record, that's one advantage to being with a band like that. So you can always blame it on somebody else. You know?

Rappaport: Who are you going to blame now?

Perry: That option — I have nothing, nothing like that.

Solo record aside, Joe Perry is now gearing up for a big fall tour with the boys in Aerosmith.

To See Clip, Click:   (Here)

Click above to watch the video of Joe on the today show

JoePerrysRockYourWorld.com
June 27, 2005

"Joe's 'Today Show' piece will air Monday, June 27, in the 8:30 a.m. hour."

Read Viewer Comments: (Here)

MetalSludge.com
June 26, 2005

JOE Perry – Joe Perry
by Clifford “Junior” Newsted

Cover: 8 Guitarists Gone Solo out of 10

The simplicity of the cover shot of Joe rockin’ out is just so cool. Joe standing in a red background with Joe Perry written above the shot of ½ of the “Toxic Twins.” No frills --just Joe selling you a solo release. Less can be more.

Booklet: 7 Bone Yards out of 10

The booklet features several shots of Mr. Perry, taken by one of the best rock n roll photographers – Ross Haflin. It opens up and has four panels. It’s got the words “Joe Perry” extended throughout the booklet in glossy lettering on the paper’s matte finish. Very cool looking. Unfortunately there are no lyrics, which is the only downside of this booklet. All the other stuff you’d expect is in there.

Songs: 8 “Honkers” on Bobo out of 10

As stated in the DVD portion of this dual disc, by Joe himself. He’s not a singer, he’s a guitarist first. Don’t expect Joe’s singing to be compared with Steven Tyler’s. He doesn’t give him a run for his money. Joe is a better singer than his contemporaries though, better than Keith Richards, better than Joe Walsh, better than Satriani and definitely better than Ronnie Wood. Enough said in the vocal department. Joe has mixed it up quite a bit on this record. You’ll hear a variety of tracks and while they aren’t in the vein of “Aerosupply,” they don’t stray too far from what you think he’d deliver on a solo outing. Personally, the best track on the record is the opener “Shakin’ My Cage,” a crunchy, contemporary boogie track, “Can’t Compare” is a mellower track, it’s catchy and probably the track that best showcases Joe’s pipes, “Push Comes to Shove” is another favorite of mine, again Joe shows off what he has going on vocally, two tracks that I can’t go without mentioning are the instrumentals “Twilight” and “Mercy” Joe throws the rule book out the window and truly shines on both of these numbers!

Comments: Maybe 13 tracks is a tad too many. 10 would have done the job just as well. The dual disc version offers the most bang for your buck, featuring a informative documentary on the making of “Joe Perry.” You can play the entire record on your DVD player and hear it in 5.1! In addition to that, you can also play around with mixes of a number of tracks using the “Umixit” program that is in the DVD portion of this release. Listen, Joe isn’t the best singer, but he is one hell of guitarist and songwriter, and this solo record demands to be heard. I, for one, would love to hear what he has up his sleeve for the next one. Lord knows this has more punch than the last two Aerosmith records combined.

Thanks To: Joey1978

EddieTrunk.com
June 25, 2005

Joe Perry Interview Part 1 - (06.13.05)
Check out this audio with Aerosmith's guitarist from May 2005 Click (Here) To Listen!

Joe Perry Interview Part 2 - (06.13.05)
Check out this audio with Aerosmith's guitarist from May 2005 Click (Here) To Listen!

Thanks To: Joey1978

Aero Force One
June 24, 2005

Tune in Monday, June 27, to the Today Show! Don't miss the Jill Rappaport segment featuring Joe Perry ~MUST SEE TV~ On NBC, 7-10 AM, EST/PST;**Segment will run in the 8:30 hr.**

JoePerrysRockYourWorld.com
June 24, 2005

The Food Network is going to replay the "Inside Dish with Rachael Ray" (episode when) Rachael visits with rock-n-roll chef Jaime Laurita and learns what it takes to cook on the road. Then she meets Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, who tells her about how he balances rock stardom with fatherhood, and describes his own brand of hot sauce. August 18, 2005, 10:00 AM, ET/PT.

Fairfield Daily Republic, CA
June 24, 2005

...Is there a moment in your career that stands out to you?

"That would be when we played a show for Bill Graham at the Oakland Coliseum in 1978. There were 65,000 people, Van Halen opened the show, there was AC/DC, my band, Foreigner and then Aerosmith closed. I don't think you could ever have a show like that again...."

Aero Force One
June 24, 2005

Check out the guitar which Steven donated to Alicia Keyes' charity, "Frum Tha Ground Up." It's an Epiphone Les Paul Guitar Signed by Steven Tyler! Please see the link below for more information:

"Frum Tha Ground Up"

Epiphone Les Paul Guitar Signed by Rock Legend, Steven Tyler!

Current Bid: $475.00
Next Bid: $500.00
Estimate: $5,000
Closes: 6/30/2005 - 7:16:00 PM EST



Description:

This Epiphone Les Paul is personally inscribed by the legendary and beloved rocker, Steven Tyler.

Steven's story began in 1970, in Sunapee, New Hampshire where he met guitarist Joe Perry while working at an ice cream parlor. Steven and Joe formed Aerosmith and soon after Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer joined the band and they headed for Boston. They were scooped up by Columbia Records and in '73 they released their first record.

Aerosmith has rocked every generation. They left their mark in the 70's with Toys in the Attic, Walk This Way and Sweet Emotion, jammed the 80's with Janie's Got a Gun and Love in an Elevator and owned the 90's with Get a Grip, which included the singles Cryin', Crazy and Amazing. Don't miss out on this chance to own a piece of music history...

Thanks to tony for this, but again it's just rumors, nothing is set in stone (yet)

Good morning all...

I had a very rare opportunity last evening of spending a fairly significant amount of time with Jim Koplik, the primary concert promoter here in CT for the past 30 years...

Jim was very engaging and personable, and the topics of conversation were varied... Naturally, the subject of Aerosmith came up...

I asked Jim if there was any new information that he would be willing to share with me. He once again, confirmed that he is holding an October 6th date at the Meadows Music Theater in Hartford, CT. I then asked Jim if this would double as the tour opener, and he couldn't confirm that, one way or the other...

After that, I had to address the Van Halen rumor issue. It was only a few weeks ago that I learned that the VH rumor was still alive.... I believe Jim may have finally put that rumor to sleep last evening...

As the story goes, it was very unfortunate that Eddie had to re-enter rehab after the most recent VH tour... As a result, Sammy has refused to go back on the road, or do any work with Van Halen, unless Eddie gets himself clean and sober... For these reasons, Jim said the Aerosmith / VH tour rumor should be put to bed...

I then asked him about Plan B... Who did he think Aerosmith would tour with this year..? What Jim said was that Def Leppard has an upcoming date at the Mohegan Sun on June 27th. He is scheduled to sit down with Def Leppard and their management, and is proposing to them, a package deal with Aerosmith...

It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out... I certainly run the risk of looking like a horse's ass, if none of this materializes, but having received this information from the horse's mouth, I figured it would be worth taking that risk...

I do want to caution everyone though. Please do not make travel plans regarding this date / venue, until there is an official announcement by either Aerosmith, their management, or AF1... It's certainly not uncommon in this business to have dates change, etc... Even though this is the best information I have at this time, all it really is, is "preliminary" information...four months in advance...

As always, I'll do my best to provide you with future updates, and I'll only post information from public / identified sources...

Have a good day everyone...

Tony - MPC1

USA Today
June 23, 2005

Life couldn't be rosier for Liv Tyler. As the face of the French cosmetics and fragrance line Givenchy, the actress and new mom just had a rose named after her. The flower, officially dubbed the Liv Tyler Rose, is one of the components of the new Very Irresistible Givenchy Sensual Eau de Parfum, which Tyler introduced at an event last week and which will be available at Macy's this August.

Yes, Tyler acknowledges being just a wee bit overwhelmed by the blossoming honor. "It's this big, beautiful pink rose," she says. "Maybe I can get them to give me a bush so I can plant it in my garden." Tyler, 27, shares that downtown Manhattan garden with her musician husband, Royston Langdon, 33, and their son, Milo, 6 months. So besotted is Tyler with her child that she puts him on the phone to say hello while cooing to him that she's busy doing an interview. "I must say, he's quite the looker," the proud mom says. "We waited to know if he was a boy or a girl because we wanted to be surprised. He came out and was so amazing and perfect and beautiful."

In his looks, Tyler says, Milo carries on her famous pouty family legacy, which she shares with her dad, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. "He has big lips," she says. "He has blue eyes like I do and blond hair like Roy. Giant hands and feet, like me....

By Brian Goslow

Aerosmith has always been a band of the people. Even in their days (and nights) of wild excesses, band members could be found shopping at the Coop in Harvard Square or checking out a new group at The Rat or The Paradise. That common-man attitude served them well in their late 1980s comeback. It also made last year’s crashing of its Aero Force One fan club, then operated by the Lowell-based FansRule Inc., a stunning act of betrayal for longtime fans, some of whom were left holding tickets for cancelled appearances with no way of getting refunds from the bankrupt company.

In stepped Paid Inc. Celebrity Services, a Worcester-based company that also creates e-commerce software and is an online auction collectibles seller with its origins in Rotmans Collectibles.

Aero Force One shares space with Rotmans Furniture. It’s where fan club merchandise and packages are prepared and shipped by their 25 or so employees; a second office is situated in the John Hancock Tower in Boston. Many of Paid Inc’s celebrities are sports stars, including local boxing hero Jose Antonio Rivera, members of the three-time Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, and Hockey Hall of Famers Ray Bourque and Cam Neely.

For now, the jury — the longtime fans of Aerosmith who’ve seen their fan club taken over by three different companies in recent years — is still deliberating on Paid Inc.’s long-range staying power. “It is much too early to determine if Paid has improved the fan club,” e-mails Terry, coordinator for the “Don’t Miss an Aero Thing” Yahoo newsgroup, which she calls the largest Aerosmith newsgroup on the Internet. Like many message board participants, she chooses not to reveal her last name or location due to past flaming wars. “[It’s] not too hard to “improve” on how FansRule handled things since they were a complete disaster from Day One which some of us tried to convey to management and the band. But it was not until they went bankrupt that a change was made.”

“The new club really has not done much at all yet,” e-mails David Booth, who runs Aerosmithfans.com from his Richmond, Virginia, base. “Membership prices went up and they had a trip to Boston merely to do some Aerosmith sightseeing, which cost well over $1,000, not including air fare.” That would be last month’s “Behind the Aerosmith Door” tour of the group’s area haunts, that included Longview Farms Studios in Brookfield.

However, Carol Croswell of North Reading, a member of both Aero Force One and the Yahoo Aerosmith group and a fan since 1984, attended last month’s event. “My son and I were treated like royalty during a tour of the Zildjian Cymbal factory, where we met [Aerosmith drummer] Joey Kramer,” she e-mails. “[It’s} An experience that will stay with my son for a long time. He is 11 and said it was the best day of his life.”

The big test for Paid Inc. will come when it has to handle advanced sales for fan club members for the expected Aerosmith tour this fall. “There are still many fans left holding worthless tickets from when the prior club went bankrupt and the new fan club continually dodges any questions about that situation,” Aerosmithfans.com’s Booth says. “That matter is before the bankruptcy courts,” Paid Inc. Vice President Kristen Kuliga responds. “We are being as supportive as we can to do whatever we can to help that process along.”

U2 received plenty of negative publicity when paid-up members weren’t able to snag tickets at the start of their current tour. To avoid creative ticket scalpers from using Aero Force One to snag tickets, Paid Inc. has a policy that anyone found to have more than one membership will have all of them cancelled and access to ticket offers cut off. How they deliver on that promise will play a key role in their longtime relationship.

“If Paid Inc. wants to impress jaded — pardon the pun — Aerosmith fans, their first order of business should be to insist that that band and management ensure priority seating to long-time fans who have proved their loyalty time and time again,” e-mails Debi, a fan of the band since 1975. “We don’t expect the band to serve us hors d’oeuvres on a silver platter, but a little nod to longtime fans without picking our pockets would be nice. How about preferred seating in the first third of the venue for fan club members?”

Another DMAT-Yahoo member, Dawn Tuozzolo of Norwalk, Conn., a member of Aero Force One since 1997 whose has attended 22 Aerosmith shows since 1978, is confident, based on her early dealings with Paid Inc. that they’ll deliver on their promise. “Right away, they made good on getting out our new membership packages and they let members who had left the old fan club come back and keep their seniority,” she says in an e-mail.

Paid Inc. is also working with the remaining members of The Cars, whose bass player and vocalist Ben Orr died in 2000. According to Axl Music, who sponsor Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, the remaining Cars have been in the studio working on a new record that will reportedly be followed by a tour. “At this time we don’t have any knowledge or confirmation of that,” says Kuliga. “Right now, we’ve just been brought on to create a Web site for The Cars to give a place for fans that were fans years ago to come and congregate. I’ve received several e-mails from fans looking forward to having something interactive so that they can feel close to The Cars again.”

In this day and age, almost everyone can be a celebrity overnight. In anticipation of the debut of “The Real Gilligan’s Island” on TBS on June 8, Mary Ann (Mandy Weaver) and Gilligan (Shawn Manning) asked Paid Inc. to create Web sites for them prior to the show’s debut. Whether it has a short shelf life or turns out to have a long run, the duo want to make sure they’re ready to take advantage of any marketing opportunities it provides. Paid Inc. secured them a Snapple commercial and they’ve already begun making promotional appearances throughout the country.

The bottom line is that the power of celebrity seems to trump everything else in the public spotlight. “It does seem to be it’s getting more and more that way,” Kulega says. “Our job is to market the positive element of celebrity, of being a good person on and off the field and that people will like that part of celebrity and embrace them.”


Brian Goslow may be reached at bgoslow@worcestermag.com.

Norwell Mariner, MA
June 23, 2005

(Mount Blue opened in the summer of 1997, as a collaboration
of four partners - Joe Perry & Steven Tyler of Aerosmith;
Lee Kennedy of Lee Kennedy Construction Company; and
Jayne Bowe, restaurant operator from Boston. All four are
residents of the South Shore area of Boston.)

                

Duxbury Bay Maritime School is this year's non-profit beneficiary of the 9th annual Mount Blue summer garden party and auction hosted by Mount Blue restaurant, Norwell, on Monday, July 25, 6 to 9 p.m. The party and auction are being held under a tent on the grounds at Mt. Blue.

Corporate sponsors include Boston Private Bank of Boston and Anchor Press of Norwell. Mount Blue restaurant and its vendors are donating an assortment of food and beverages. Three local bands, the Joe Leary Band, the Chris Fitz Band, and Ryan Fardy Shades of Blue, will provide entertainment for the evening.

A live and silent auction highlights the event. Featured live auction items are Aerosmith memorabilia, four box seat tickets to the Rolling Stones concert at Fenway Park, and a kayak, life vest, paddle and lesson package from Eastern Mountain Sports. The silent auction will run throughout the night. Special items up for grabs are Red Sox tickets....

.....Reservations may be made in person at DBMS, 457 Washington St., Duxbury, or at Mt. Blue. Cost is $50 per person to reserve a space on the guest list. Checks may be mailed to Duxbury Bay Maritime School, P.O. Box 263A, Duxbury, MA 02331 or to Mount Blue restaurant, P.O. Box 916, Norwell, MA 02061. Make checks payable to Mt. Blue/DBMS. For further information, call DBMS, 781-934-7555 or Mount Blue, 781-659-0050.

MountBlue.com:  (Here)

MSNBC
June 23, 2005


If your only images of Boston are of history's most uncivilized tea party, young rebels planning a revolution over a pint and Paul Revere racing out of town on horseback -- it's time for another visit....Older kids (and adults) might enjoy touring Boston by cell phone -- Talking Street offers a 17-stop narrated walking tour of Boston narrated by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. You can pick your own starting point and take the tour in one day or over the course of several....

Want to be on TV?

Got this from Jessica who works in the U.K. for a TV show. They are planning on doing a show about fanatics/groupies/bandies. Here are the 2 e-mails I received with the info:

I am compiling a list of the ultimate (music) groupies of all time
from 70s to now for a possible TV show for British channel- C4.
I am a bit stuck actually as so many stories
are myths and so many ultimate fans/groupies are un-named.
I'm wondering if you have any ideas yourself of any Aerosmith
groupies/groupie tales/ultimate fans or of any contacts of
yours that might be able to help us as the research so far is
really general and we need to get more specific.

We need names of groupies/ultimate fans as I would like to
start to approach people to discuss featuring in our
documentary.
I would really appreciate any ideas you have.
Sorry if this all sounds quite random and out of the blue!
Many thanks
Jessica

Hi
Thanks so much for your help in this this is so nice of you!
I would love to talk to fans/groupies who are willing to share a few naughty secrets (nothing that would not be part of Aerosmith’s rock n’ roll image anyway- but nothing extreme that could get them in trouble!) from absolutely anywhere and everywhere.
I really look forward to hearing from people and thank you so much again for your help in this.
Kind regards
Jessica

Do you fit into that category? If so e-mail her @ jessica.harling@atitproductions.com

Joe-Perry.net
June 22, 2005



Video Captures: (Here)

Download Video Clip: (Here)

Courtesy: Julie, at Joe-Perry.net

Rolling Stone
June 22, 2005

. . . Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will promote his line of hot sauces -- Rock Your World Boneyard Brew and Rock Your World Mango-Peach Tango -- at the Fancy Foods Show at New York's Jacob K. Javits Center on July 10th to 12th. The two sauces are being considered for awards to be announced at the show . . .

DayInRock.com by AntiMUSIC
June 22, 2005

Welcome to the Top Five special! We send out requests to tons of bands and labels to have their artists share with us their Top Five Albums of All Time and we have quite a collection of artists from across the musical spectrum that have turned in their picks! In the coming weeks we will be unveiling a new Top Five list each week day....

Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses) -

4. Rocks - Aerosmith: One of the first records I ever bought. If you look at the sound levels compared to records that came out before this one, this one is when things suddenly started to get loud. Rock song writing at it's best.

Steven Tyler And Friends

Thanks to: Ayyiyichiquita

AF1 Newsletter
June 2005

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In this issue...
Tom Hamilton Reports...the Reel Blues Fest
AF1 Cooked Up a Little Summer Trivia!
The AF1 Store Heats Up
4th Of July Limited Edition T-Shirt


Tom Hamilton Reports...the Reel Blues Fest
Tom Hamilton wrote in to AF1, to talk about "a great experience a couple of weekends ago." Tom was a surprise guest at the Reel Blues Fest benefit in Chatham, MA on May 28th. The event featured Tom's good friend James Montgomery, blues legend James Cotton, and singer Shamikia Copeland.

For more info on the event, visit www.thereel bluesfest.com.

Read Tom's Report!


AF1 Cooked Up a Little Summer Trivia!
Congratulations to Julia S., who won the "Know Your Joe Perry?" Trivia! She won a $25 gift certificate at the AF1 Store. Since Julia's also an AF1 Member, and because membership to AF1 ROCKS, Julia also got the amazing "People We Know, Horses They Love" book, autograped by Joe and Billie Perry!
Feelin' lucky? AF1's "It's Summer!" trivia is running right now, so go play! Winner gets a bottle of Joe Perry's Boneyard Brew hot sauce (now available in the AF1 Store!). And if the winner's a member of AF1? We'll throw in some Mango Peach Tango hot sauce to sweeten the deal.

Play AF1 Trivia!

The AF1 Store Heats Up
NEW IN THE AF1 STORE
We've got royal blue Aerosmith mugs for the hot stuff, koozies for the cold stuff, and introducing... the sexy babydoll tank top, with smokin' Aerosmith wings in glitter foil print. This is a hot shirt for the hot heat! And we're not talkin' weather...!

BACK IN THE STORE!
The best-selling amethyst pendant is back in stock, get it while you can! This pendant sells out quickly, and it won't be back until Fall 2005... It's 4.5 carats of amazing amethyst wrapped in the first wings logo!

The sold-out Aerosmith RING is back and available for preorder, so get yours now! Each ring is custom-made to fit. Steven rocks both pieces, and you should too!

GOTTA MOVE - CLEARANCE!
Get amazing deals on toddler tees, rockin' sweatshirts and the Aerosmith road bag - don't miss out!

MAKE IT YOURS. VISIT THE AF1 STORE!



4th Of July Limited Edition T-Shirt
Check out this killer special edition T-shirt celebrating the 4th of July! Stars, stripes, fireworks, and Aerosmith...independence never looked cooler! Sure it's "Happy Birthday USA," but you should really get a gift for yourself! AF1 only printed 300 of these shirts, so get yours NOW!


SPECIAL 4th OF JULY AF1 STORE CONTEST! - Email us a picture of you wearin' this shirt, in your most patriotic pose. A good start? You rockin' this shirt, wavin' the flag, wearin' your George Washington wig, and marchin' in a parade. The MOST PATRIOTIC PIC will win a $50 gift certificate to the AF1 Store. Email your picture to contests@aeroforceone.com, by July 15, 2005. Winner will be posted on AF1 by July 22, 2005.



Note: The T-Shirt has already sold out

Louisville Courier-Journal, KY
June 21, 2005

...If you're looking for an instant collection, the "Chronicles" series coughs up best-of collections for Rod Stewart, KISS, Tears For Fears, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Styx, John Mellencamp, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bryan Adams and the Allman Brothers Band....

Universal Music Group

Aerosmith Chronicles [3 CD Box Set]
Original Release Date: June 21, 2005
Audio CD

Track Listing:

DISC 1: Permanent Vacation
DISC 2: Pump
DISC 3: Get A Grip

Amazon.com:
Overstock.com: (Here) - $21.28

AP via Yahoo! News
June 21, 2005



Today's Birthdays: Actress Jane Russell is 84. Actress Maureen Stapleton is 80. Actor Bernie Kopell is 72. Actor Monte Markham is 70. Actor Ron Ely is 67. Actress Mariette Hartley is 65. Comedian Joe Flaherty is 64. Rock singer-musician Ray Davies (The Kinks) is 61. Singer Brenda Holloway is 59. Actress Meredith Baxter is 58. Actor Michael Gross is 58. Rock musician Joe Molland (Badfinger) is 58. Rock musician Don Airey (Deep Purple) is 57. Country singer Leon Everette is 57. Rock musician Joey Kramer (Aerosmith) is 55. Rock musician Nils Lofgren is 54. Actress Robyn Douglass is 52. Actor Leigh McCloskey is 50. Cartoonist Berke Breathed is 48. Country singer Kathy Mattea is 46. Actor Marc Copage is 43. Actress Sammi Davis is 41. Actor Doug Savant is 41. Country musician Porter Howell is 41. Actor Michael Dolan is 40. Country singer Allison Moorer is 33. Actress Juliette Lewis is 32. Musician Justin Cary is 30. Rock musician Mike Einziger (Incubus) is 29. Britain's Prince William of Wales is 23.

Picture Courtesy: AeroCarol

Heather Bradley is the winner of the Sony Vaio valued at $399!

Aero Force One
June 20, 2005

The following is posted on the AF1 Official Site:

"The message boards are temporarily down. We are upgrading to new message boards, which should be up this week!"

PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Press Release
June 20, 2005

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Coming to Big Apple to Promote His 'Rock Your World Boneyard Brew' Hot Sauce at NASFT Fancy Foods Show at Javits Center, July 10-12
New Solo Album in Stores Now


Guitar legend and Aerosmith founding member Joe Perry has found a new way to 'rock your world' ... with a pair of signature hot sauces.
Perry -- whose new solo album, Joe Perry, is in stores now -- will join the rest of the Rock Your World crew in attendance at the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade's (NASFT) Fancy Foods Show July 10-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Both Joe's signature sauces -- "Rock Your World Boneyard Brew" and "Rock Your World Mango-Peach Tango" hot sauce -- are being considered for food awards, which will be announced at the show.

A longtime fan of spicy food, Perry grew tired of concocting his own sauce by blending different commercial hot sauces to create the right balance of flavor and heat. Four years ago, he contacted Ashley Foods -- a Boston-based food company -- about formulating his own hot sauce. A year later, Perry unleashed the Rock Your World Boneyard Brew, an all-natural mix of fresh habanero peppers, onions, garlic, lime juice, red bell peppers, chipotle peppers and aged red wine vinegar.

Taking its name from The Boneyard -- Joe's basement home studio -- the sauce uses the freshest ingredients possible and contains no preservatives. "I like a sauce that adds some heat but doesn't overwhelm the food," Perry explains. "There are plenty of sauces out there that will blow your brains out; I wasn't interested in that. I wanted to create an everyday sauce with no preservatives for people who want to add a little zest to their food."

Far from a celebrity-endorsed product, Perry was deeply involved in each step of product development from the taste to the packaging. "The bottom line is that I won't put my name on anything -- from a Les Paul guitar to a hot sauce -- that I don't personally use."

It was Perry's grandfather who first turned him on to fiery flavors. "My grandfather's doctors told him he couldn't have spicy food anymore, so he had a secret stash of hot pepper that he used to share with me," Perry recalls. "When I started traveling a lot 25 years ago, I was exposed to a wide range of cuisines and fell in love food that packs a kick."

Last year, Perry introduced the Rock Your World Mango-Peach Tango hot sauce, a flavorful mix of habanero peppers, mangos, peaches onions, garlic, lime juice, red bell peppers and aged red wine vinegar. The tropical twist, Perry says, was inspired by his trips to the Caribbean and the bottles of Matouk hot sauce he saw on every restaurant table. "The tangy taste of fresh mangos and the bite of habaneros complement each other for an intense sweet heat," Perry explains.

Hard Rock Cafe currently serves Rock Your World Mango-Peach Tango with its quesadillas and uses it for the Mighty Mango Mary, a twisted take on the classic Bloody Mary. Part of the fun, Perry says, is hearing about the new ways people use his sauce. "I never would have thought to use the sauce in a drink like that. It's strange, but it's like writing a song. Once you put it out there, people will interpret it different ways. Instead of telling me stories about my songs, now people are telling me their Rock Your World recipes."

Two years ago Aaron Hirsch -- Joe's son and the company's CEO -- began raising the company's profile through an aggressive marketing and advertising campaign along with the expansion of the Web site http://www.joeperrysrockyourworld.com, which includes t-shirts, recipes and limited-edition, signed bottles of hot sauce. "Right now we are developing other products by putting our unique twist on the kinds of snacks you would find in the pantry on the Aerosmith tour bus," he says. "We are also exploring ways to donate a portion of the company's profits to a charitable organization."

http://www.joeperrymusic.com

http://www.columbiarecords.com

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Source: Columbia Records

Fayetteville Online, NC
June 19, 2005

When hordes of the rich are in town, it follows that some of the famous may be, too. So, while some people favored golf at the U.S. Open this week, others were more interested in celebrity "sightings."....There was some truth, however, in a few sightings. Employees at the Fresh Market did see Woods' wife shopping there, one employee said. And Courtney Ham, a hostess at the Bonefish Grill off U.S. 15-501 in Southern Pines, said that yes, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg, ate dinner at the restaurant. "I shook Steven Tyler's hand," she said. Their meal was about a month ago, however - not last week. The singers' party of about 12 included the Forest Creek golf pro, Ham said, who may have been giving them lessons. The stars were friendly and took pictures and signed autographs. "There was a bunch of teeny-boppers in here calling people and taking pictures with their cell phones," Ham said.

RossHalfin.co.uk

Excerpt -

"....Went to the Blink Gallery opening for Jim Marshall's photo exhibition. Met up with Jimmy Page, Wilf Wright and rock'n roll John Bionelli.... John thinks I should do an Aerosmith exhibition in Boston. We'll see... "

Richmond.com, VA
June 17, 2005

Modern Groove Syndicate was named "Best Jazz Band" in the 2005 Independent Music Awards... That the IMAs can consistently bring in such big talent to judge the final round of the contest – next year's judges include Melissa Etheridge, Aerosmith's Joe Perry, George Clinton and Nickel Creek's Chris Thile - attests to the significance of this relatively new competition. The Music Resource Group, which produces the Musicians Atlas, a go-to sourcebook for active musicians, started the Independent Music Awards in 2000....

The Aeroforceone Message Boards have been hacked by someone going by the name of "DarkWillBeDarken & APOCALYPSE". To keep up to date on the news, check out the link above to be taken to the Aero247.com message boards.

AtlantaBraves.com, GA
June 16, 2005

Take the chance to live out your big-league dreams

Right now, there are 750 people who enjoy it on a daily basis, living out their dreams on 30 big-league baseball fields. Now there is an opportunity for you to really see what it feels like to play in actual Major League stadiums...to live the life of a Major Leaguer....

"There are people whose lives are all about responsibilities," said Tom Hamilton, the bassist for Aerosmith and an investor partner in the Major League Experience. "That's really what all of our lives are like. But you get to a point where you need to acknowledge this and do something about it for yourself. In your daily life, if you said, 'I'm going to take part of my day and go focus on baseball,' people would get really mad at you -- it would look like you're not working. But it's time to pay respect to that part of yourself and have a really great time with something like this.

"I talked to a lot of people who would say, 'Oh, I used to play guitar in college and never made it.' They put the guitar away for some reason and never play it. This is an idea for people to get reacquainted with the idea that they really love it. ... The idea of being on tour with 100 or 120 other people who feel the same way as you, flying together on jets set up exclusively on tour, it's really great. When we travel, we charter a small jet that's big enough just for the band and a few people. You don't go through the parking garage where the rest of the cattle are going. You get there and you're on your new plane with all these people who love what you're loving, and you fly off to a new destination."

...Signups are being accepted now. Send e-mail (to: mlbexperience@mlb.com) with your contact information if you are interested in the Major League Experience of a lifetime.

Richmond Times Dispatch, VA
June 16, 2005

On TV - Today

"At 7 a.m. on CBS'  'Early Show,'  Loggins & Messina break out the acoustic guitars; at 8 p.m. on Fox, The Thrills repeat on  'The O.C.' ; at 8:30 p.m. on ABC, look for  'American Idol'  winner Carrie Underwood to sing the national anthem and Aerosmith's Joe Perry to perform during the NBA Finals...."

"Shanna and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith designing for Through The Eyes Of... the first ever fashion technology show debuting one-of-a-kind Hip Tunes technology accessories benefiting VH1, Save The Music and other charities."


...Genre Collection unveiled celebrity designed HipTunes belts at an exclusive event at The Spider Club in Los Angeles…

Blabbermouth.net, NY
June 15, 2005

Segment 2 of a special TV program featuring Brian Johnson of AC/DC, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Jesse Dupree of Jackyl and Rachel Bolan of Skid Row tearing it up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on "NASCAR Nation" will air Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. EST on the Speed Channel.

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.

Aero Force One
June 14, 2005

"I had a great experience a couple of weekends ago. A friend of ours named James Montgomery is a gifted practitioner of the Blues. He's been a friend of ours since we first moved to Boston and set up the band. When we weren't too busy rehearsing and writing, his band was one of the few in Boston we would go out to see. Eventually we did a few gigs together which was cool because he was already established on the local scene.

These days he's nationally known as one of the finest Blues Harp player's around. He started an organization recently that helps blues musicians who don't have health insurance.

      

A few months ago he and I played at an event for a charity called 'Peace Games' which is an organization that's involved in teaching kids how to resolve issues without using violence. While we were there he asked if I would come to an event he was putting on to raise money for the Reel Blues Fest (a 501(C)(3) – a non-profit that provides musicians and first time film makers with medical care).

It was held at an awesome place on Cape Cod right on the ocean. There's a huge inn there that had a room big enough for a stage and about three hundred people. James and his hotter than hot band played a bunch of cookin' blues songs and then announced the night's special guest, James Cotton. That name alone will stop any knowledgeable blues fan in his tracks. This guy is a true legend who was a star back in the era that was so influential in the formation of rock music. When heavy hitters from Britain like the Yardbirds, the Stones, Led Zeppelin, Ten Years After would talk about their influences he was part of the discussion. He's well known for being closely associated musically with Muddy Waters who was another of the elite grandfathers of Rock and Roll.

James introduced him and he hit the stage. In a few seconds the band was cookin' again and James and Muddy were trading eerie bellowing harp riffs that chilled the soul. After a few songs James announced that he wanted to give me an award to receive on the band's behalf thanking us for helping out when they were getting the organization started. I was pretty nervous. James' bass player, an old friend of ours who totally kicks ass lent me his bass so I could come up and join in. I forget the name of the song we played but it was based on the old 'Green Onion' riff that everybody knows. We got it movin' and I started to relax and jam around a bit. Right after playing a weird little lick up high near the twelfth fret James Cotton turned around and looked at me with this big smile on his face. I hope it was an appreciation smile and not a 'what the hell did you just play?' smile.

Anyway I can now add the experience to my collection.

After that a singer went on named Shamika Copeland who is the daughter of the late Johnny Clyde Copeland. I remember seeing him and his band play at the house of Blues in Cambridge and being absolutely floored. It definitely rubbed off on Shamika because she can sing her ass off to put it plainly. She's gifted musically as is her whole band. The bass player had awesome tone and was totally locked with the relentless snap of the drummer. They had a keyboard player whose fingers were soulful and sparse one minute and a blur the next as he alternated between electric piano and Hammond B3 - (a real one as opposed to a synth.) The guitar player's hands reminded me of robots as they flowed through the chord progressions but the sound that came out was anything but mechanical. It dripped like liquid.

Altogether it was a great night both from the musical part to the hanging out with old friends part. Many thanks to James. Any of you who would like to check out the cause should go to the following website www.thereelbluesfest.com

Thanks

TH"

Entertainment Weekly
June 14, 2005

"...EW found several experienced folks who may guide (Britney Spears) and her impending Feder-pup toward a more functional parent-child relationship...Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker (father of two, husband of former Miss USA Shanna Moakler); model-actress Mia Tyler (daughter of Aerosmith's Steven, sister to actress Liv, and wife to Papa Roach drummer Dave Buckner); and Los Angeles-based therapist Robert Butterworth, Ph.D., who specializes in child behavior and celebrity.

Mia Tyler:

On Sexuality
When I was 9, I answered a call from a sex and love addiction clinic. Seems Dad couldn't keep it in his pants. That's when I learned sex wasn't just for making babies.

On Recognizing Celebrity
Most people grow up daydreaming of being rich and famous, but I would daydream my name was Heather and I came from Bumblebee, Texas. . . I still kinda do!

On Quality Time
I remember putting on snowsuits, running around down the backyard hill, and making snow angels — and that was just last year.

On Wealth And Fame
My dad isn't famous to me. He's that guy that changed my diapers, put food on my plate, made sure I was safe, and, most of all, loves me unconditionally."

Aero Force One
June 13, 2005

"Girls (and guys) of summer - The season's finally here, so BBQ with some Boneyard Brew and cook with some Aerosmith! The randomly selected winner (out of all participants) of this AF1 Summer Trivia gets a bottle of Joe Perry's 'Rock Your World Boneyard Brew' hot sauce. Let's say ya win, and you're a paying member of AF1? We'll throw in a bottle of Joe’s 'Mango Peach Tango' to sweeten the deal!"

The Boston Globe, MA

It's a rare commencement speech that keeps people talking for a week. But Emily Rooney's keynote address at the University of Massachusetts at Boston 10 days ago did just that -- and...managed to offend UMass students and faculty on at least two levels....

As far as we know, no one at commencement was offended by Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler, who received an honorary degree from UMass-Boston. Diane Vasseur, a longtime UMass staffer who helped the Boston rocker don his academic robes, said he was gracious and friendly, a "regular guy" who chatted about his grandkids. "He was having a hoot," said Vasseur, who has also robed Bruins star Cam Neely and Teresa Heinz Kerry. "He said the robe was cool." It was Vasseur who gave Tyler the tin of licorice mints he later shook onstage while singing; he refused gum, she said, because of upcoming dental work.

Boston Herald, MA
June 13, 2005

Tinseltown is still bullish on "The Bull Gang," the sitcom based on the working grunts at the FleetCenter, but getting the project off the ground has been a real bear! "We continue to make progress," said arena skipper Rich Krezwick, who met with creator Alex Finkelstein and producer Jeffrey Kramer on Martha's Vineyard last weekend. "But there have been a few setbacks." The series, according to Alex, is like "Cheers" meets "Taxi," a workplace comedy that would draw on the Celts, Bruins, the circus, ice shows and rock concerts for their weekly yuks. Fox Entertainment snapped up the sitcom last fall, but as the months wore on, the network not only lost its president (Gail Berman) and gained a new one (Peter Ligouri), but the "Gang's" head writer was diagnosed with cancer. "That slowed the project down, but there will be some decisions made soon and our target (for filming at the FleetCenter) is still the fall," he said. In the meantime, Krezwick and Alex have been pitching national advertisers on the idea. Because, really, wouldn't the Budweiser delivery guy be a great recurring character??? "We've also got some requests out for a couple of high-profile Boston people to do walk-ons," the arena ace told the Track.

Well, we know Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler doesn't shy away from the camera and homeys-gone-Hollywood Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Donnie Wahlberg are HUGE sports fans. So do stay tuned. . . .

Steven-Tyler.net
June 12, 2005



"Updates - Added video caps from the Be Cool DVD"

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IndianTelevision.com, India
June 11, 2005

...At the half time mark of each NBA Finals game, ABC Sports in the US will present McDonald's Halftime Music Highlights. This will feature highlights of the games' first half set to the music of top artists....In all there will be seven games for the NBA Finals.

Another musician that McDonalds will feature is Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. He has come out with his first solo album and his song 'Shakin' My Cage' will be played during the highlights of one of the games.

Aerosmith has helped Perry achieve permanent iconic stature in the pantheon of rock, driving his band, Aerosmith, over the course of three decades to sales of more than 100 million albums, as well as to critical acclaim, four Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Courier-Gazette, ME
June 11, 2005

Joe Perry: Joe Perry

With Aerosmith deciding to take a year off, guitarist Perry recorded his fourth solo album in the Boneyard, his basement home studio. His three previous solo albums, released in the early and mid-1980s, were made when he was taking a break from Aerosmith. In the true sense of a solo album, Perry sings all the vocals and plays all the guitars, bass and keyboard parts. He also produced the album, while co-producer Paul Caruso engineered the disc and played drums. The album opens and closing with some thrilling slide guitar work. The fast blues "Shakin' My Cage" should be the breakout hit; the closer is the instrumental "Mercy." In between is a wide range of music, including the ballad "Ten Years," written as an anniversary gift to his wife, Billie Paulette, 10 years ago. There is a Middle Eastern flavor on the slower "Pray For Me" and blistering guitar work on the rocker "Lonely." "Can't Compare" goes from honking blues to a very rock guitar solo, and there is a bit of Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky" buzz to "Talk Talkin' " blues. The disc has two cover songs: a pretty basic version of The Doors' "Crystal Ship," which suits Perry's voice very well; and a slide guitar-filled version of Woody Guthrie's "Vigilante Man."

Rolling Stone
June 10, 2005

Guitarist Les Paul smiles proudly as he sits in a Manhattan studio and listens to his first new studio recordings since 1978. Set for a late-summer release on Capitol, the as-yet-untitled album is Paul's birthday present to himself: He turns ninety on June 9th....The record is only part of an extensive celebration of Paul's life and continuing vitality....On June 19th, Paul will perform at New York's Carnegie Hall with a horde of pickers including Frampton, Sambora, Derek Trucks, Steve Miller, Joe Walsh and Joe Perry....Despite hearing problems and encroaching arthritis, Paul decided last December that he was ready to record again and that he wanted to do "something 'today,' " he says. "I wanted to show these artists that I enjoyed their music. I was never one of those who said, 'Rock & roll is garbage.' But I never thought, until this project, that I could do it...."

RossHalfin.co.uk
June 9, 2005

Joe now has his own section in the Gallery:


"Mr. Cool.... Well, he is, isn't he? And the girls love him...."

Page One: (Here)
Page Two: (Here)

JoePerrysRockYourWorld.com


"Shakin' My Cage will air during the NBA Finals on ABC, Game #4, Halftime, Thursday, June 16."

From Dane Cook.com "First, this release is going to fly off shelves, and because I’m not Aerosmith it’s not like stores are going to have hundreds at once."

Joe will be on the Today Show on Thursday June 16th. His spot should run somewhere between 8:00am - 9:00am EST.

Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Steve Miller, and Keith Richards are among the guitarists paying tribute to Les Paul on a new duets-style album. Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played comes out August 30th, and it teams the music-industry innovator with several folks who helped make his namesake guitar world famous. The list of guests also includes ZZ Top singer-guitarist Reverend Billy F. Gibbons, Peter Frampton, Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Rick Derringer, Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi, and Sting.

Frampton, Miller, Schon, Sambora, and other guitarists will gather in New York City on June 19th for the All For Paul: Les Paul's 90th Birthday Salute concert at Carnegie Hall.

Les Paul turns 90 years old on Thursday (June 9th). That same day, he'll be honored with the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Songwriters Hall Of Fame at the group's annual induction ceremony in New York City.

Among the teamups on Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played are:
Sting and Joss Stone -- "Love Sneakin' Up On You"
Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Edgar Winter -- "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo"
Eric Clapton and Sam Cooke -- "Somebody Ease My Troublin' Mind
Neal Schon and Beth Hart -- "I Wanna Know You"
Jeff Beck and Sam Cooke -- "Good News"
Buddy Guy, Keith Richards, and Rick Derringer -- "Good Morning, Little Schoolgirl"
Simply Red's Mick Hucknall and Joe Perry -- "I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"

The Mass Media, MA
June 8, 2005



Aerosmith´s Steven Tyler and broadcast journalist Emily Rooney received honorary degrees last week. Rooney gave the commencement speech, urging students to maintain a "general level of awareness" and defending the embattled news media.

BOSTON, June 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following close on the heels of the successful conclusion of the first fan experience event for Aerosmith's fan club, Aero Force One, under the new management of Paid, Inc. Celebrity Services (OTC Bulletin Board: PAYD - News), announces the Aerosmith & Umixit "You Gotta Move" Remix Contest for fan club members with phenomenal prizes that include Sony PlayStation Portables, concert tickets and back stage passes. Aero Force One set the bar high for future events by exceeding long-time fans' wildest expectations with its "Behind the Aerosmith Door" fan tour of key Aerosmith-related sites in the Boston area last week. An impromptu visit by Steven Tyler at Mount Blue restaurant sent tour participants swooning as he casually sat down at their tables to chat, pose for pictures and sign autographs for more than 30 minutes.

Amid rousing cheers, Aerosmith's legendary Joey Kramer greeted eager fans on the final stop of the tour at the Zildjian Company headquarters, which manufactures the cymbals and drum sticks Joey uses. The die-hard fans were touched by Joey's sincerity as he thanked them for their support. "It's all about the fans. You've helped me though tough times and I've helped some fans through tough times. Without the fans, there is nothing," Joey stated. He then met with each fan to sign an autograph, answer questions, pose for photos and present them with a set of his drum sticks.

Participants rated Steven's unexpected Mt. Blue visit as the highlight of the tour and sat spellbound as Steven recounted how he overcame songwriter's block to finish the lyrics of "Janie's Got a Gun" at Long View Farms, which the group had visited earlier in the day, and then he proceeded to sing the song for them.

"That was truly the most wonderful night of my life!!!," gushed Charlene Wells, a long-time Aero Force One member, after the dinner at Mount Blue. "The only dream I've EVER HAD came true that night ... "

Keep your eye on the AF1 web site http://www.aeroforceone.com for a complete recap and photos of the tour.

First Ever "You Gotta Move" Remix Contest

For the first time ever, Aero Force One challenges fans to use their creativity and ingenuity to create their own unique remix of Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" using the Umixit technology that Steven Tyler and Intel CEO Craig Barrett demonstrated at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Umixit is a hot new technology that allows fans to share the studio experience with the band. Just slip in the Umixit-enabled CD, exclusively available with Aerosmith's "You Gotta Move" DVD, and start mixin' for a chance to win some of the best prizes ever offered by a fan club.

Contest entry is easy for anyone with a personal computer. On a regular PC, fans just remix Aerosmith's song "You Gotta Move" using an easy 8-channel, multi-track format (there is an option to upgrade to 16-track for a one time fee of $19.95) for use on all Umixit enhanced CDs.

Umixit puts fans in control to create their own "perfect" remix. Not enough bass line? Crank it up. Don't like the keyboard? Get rid of it. Gotta have more vocals? Repeat the lines, repeat the beats -- it's all in the fans' hands now. There are even open tracks where fans can record their own instruments, and add their own special effects and loops.

There will be five winners of the Aero Force One & Umixit "You Gotta Move" Remix Contest. The five best remixes, determined as most creative and most skillful remixes, will be judged by Aerosmith's A&R pros! Of these five finalists, one will be named the Grand Prize winner and the remaining finalists will be the runners-up.

ALL five finalists will receive their very own PlayStation Portable (PSP)! In addition, the Grand Prize winner will receive four tickets with backstage passes to the city of choice on Aerosmith's next tour, a day in the studio with Aerosmith's studio staff and a full-sized movie poster from the premiere of "You Gotta Move" autographed by all the Aerosmith band members.

Get started on your remix entry now! The deadline for entries is midnight ET on July 22, 2005.

For full contest details visit
http://www.aeroforceone.com/cm/index.cfm?ac=UMIXIT.

MTV.com

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

Order:
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This isn't really news per-say, but I felt this would be the best way to get the news out to everyone since the news page is growing in popularity. From Vangoddess on AF1 boards.

"Hi all. Sherry has asked me to take on a project that I am privledged to do for her and her son.
As you all know Michael is still undergoing treatment at the childrens hospital, and even though he is being very strong and is keeping his spirits high...he still needs your help and love.
This is a three part request (my idea), and you may do any or all of them for Michael.

The first part (Sherrys idea) we have all done before.
Sherry requested , that you send Michael postcards.
Just like we did for my daughters classroom postcard exchange.....
He is so excited about the idea or prospect of receiving mail from all over the United states and even the world...(that means you UK fans, spain, japan, etc).
All you need to do is get a postcard of your town and /or state, (ie: San Diego, CA), write a short note and send it off to Michael.
You can call him either Mike, Michael, MIKE a.k.a. SUPERSTAR!!!!! Or if you know him personally...whatever you like to call him!!!
The postcard should include only positive greetings such as ...
Stay Strong!!! You are my/our Hero!!!! Get well soon!!!!
with lots of love, warm wishes..etc. make sure and sign your name too!!! LOL...just a reminder...lol.
Sherry is putting a huge map of the world on his hospital room wall, so they can put a dot on the map from every city ,town, state they get a postcard.
It will be very very cool for him to get all your love in the form of a postcard and it will probably cost less then a dollar!!!!!!

Now my second request.....
If you are a teacher, room mother, or mom with many neighborhood kids around, will you please consider taking the time to put a "Get Well Soon" book together from your kids before the end of the school year.
Just have each child write a get well message or for older children, write a poem, etc. and draw a picture too.
Then you can put it all into a report type folder with your class name and school or whatever and send that off to Michael.
I think he would feel so special to have many children caring about him and wishing him well!!!
I had done that for my friend Lesley when she was hospitalized and she said the kids book was her favorite gift!!!

Now the third request....
Michael had told Sherry a while back that someday he wanted to collect a teeshirt from every Hard Rock Cafe from every State across the country and have a great and awesome collection of them!!!
If that is something you are able to do, God bless you , because he would love that!!!
Please everyone, if you can send a postcard please do that.
If you can do the postcards and the home-made book.....that would be great too...
If you do the Hard Rock tee's awesome...
But any and all you do is greatly appreciated, as Sherry knows it will be done with love for her son!!!!

So lets get started on our special project to cheer up Sherry's little hero .
Here is the address for sending anything to Michael:

Michael Kozlowski
8 North
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
3705 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

If you have any questions please PM me .
I check my messages several times a day.

Thank you all.
Send Lots of love and positive thoughts to Michael and Sherry.

Peace, Cindy"

Joe-Perry.net
June 6, 2005

A Rock 'n' Roll Household




From what I've read, you seem to have a really solid relationship with your kids. What about them are you most proud of?

(Joe Perry) When you are in the middle of something, it's really hard to be objective about it. We're dealing with guiding them, their mistakes, and we don't see it. So when somebody tells me, "You have a really nice kid and I had a great time talking with him," that definitely feels good. But you know, it's not what I hang my hat on. What I'm proud of is that they seem to be happy. It's not about what they have to accomplish or people think they should be -- but that they seem happy in their happy in their life today, making the most of their day being a kid, whatever age they are.

So Billie, being surrounded by males, you even have male dogs, what do you think about the job of raising boys?

(Billie Perry) Well, I've always felt that I want them to grow up to be strong men and also to be sensitive and treat people right. I feel strongly that they should be able to do things themselves, not to ever end up relying on people for things. You know like, relying on women and marrying for the wrong reason... like they need somebody to do thing for them. Communication is the key. It isn't actually in a boy's nature to talk freely. So I've just found that I really work to keep them talking. That's real important. It's when they don't talk that you can run into trouble

Are they at ages now where you share a lot of interests?

(Billie Perry) It's nice now that Roman has caught up to his brothers. He's the youngest of the group. He's fourteen now. I think for a while it was sort of out of sync and out of balance. Still there are certain movies that we won't allow Roman to watch because we are very strict about what he reads and what he sees, and we have been been with all the children. So he's still left out on certain things. But, in general, he has caught up with whatever it is that we decide to do, whether it's going on a big snowmobile trip or a dive trip or a long hike.

Joe, have Billie and the boys been an influence for your album?

(Joe Perry) I don't think it would be the album it is if it wasn't for them, especially Billie. She has always been the girl in the audience that I play to. To me, being married, it's of course a nice thing to do and all that, but I was absolutely cemented to her, heart and soul, from the start. I didn't need any piece of paper from the town of Cambridge to tell me how much I love her. Having your soul mate when it comes to making art, I don't know it might be different for some people than others, but I always feel it's part of the inspiration. I've always been a romantic. I've been the kind that wanted to be with one person and that was it and I found the right one. I was fortunate. It's not easy. I was just so lucky to find her. Having the partnetship we have, it's impossible for me not to think about the romance that we've had or some kind of up and down that we've have in our relationship. How is she going to react when I play it for her? I think about that. She's the only one I want to impress, especially with a solo record. With Aerosmith, it's a very different thing. I have four other guys that I also share a very deep relationship with and we make our music together and we've had this garage dream for all of our adult lives, so thats a little bit of a different scenario. And of course, I bring all my creative energy to that. But for the solo record, it is much more my own show. Obviously it's going to have more a part of what makes me tick.

Continued: (Here)

Scans from Magazine

Thanks to Carol of course, go buy the magazine! Click on the link above to see the full size pictures

Saturday's Boston Globe

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was congratulated by the president of the University of Massachusetts at Boston, Jack M. Wilson (left) and interim Chancellor J. Keith Motley after receiving an honorary doctorate yesterday.



Thanks to: AeroCarol

Expect surprises from Farner's performance at DTE
THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Friday, June 03, 2005
By Doug Pullen
JOURNAL COLUMNIST

Hey, Funk fans, if you're going to see Mark Farner tonight at DTE expect 75 minutes of hi-NRG rock 'n' soul, two rarely performed Grand Funk Railroad songs, one new song and his thoughts on the war in Iraq.

The former Funk frontman from Flint opens for Blue Oyster Cult ("I got a fever, and the only cure is more cowbell!") at 7:30 at the Clarkston amphitheater.

The singer-guitarist says he's dusting off two GFR rarities from 1971's "E Pluribus Funk" - "Upsetter" and "I Come Tumblin'" - both top requests by fans on his Web site, www.markfarner.com .

"I don't know if we've ever done (them),' he noted.

He'll also preview "Same Ol' Feelin'," a song from the solo album he's been
working on.

"The only thing hanging me up (releasing it) is the money and time to do this and get the right people," Farner said of the album, which probably will include 11 new songs, "message songs and I've got some love songs on there," and bonus live tracks.

He's not sure when the album will come out, but says the "Ronnie Montrose and Friends: 10X10" album, to which he, Sammy Hagar and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler have contributed, should be out in the fall. A DVD of the Feb. 5 "Musicians 4 Disaster Relief," a benefit for tsunami victims, should be out soon.

Farner said two Funk songs, "Bad Times" and "Shinin' On," are being considered for the "Bad News Bears" remake, due July 22. (GFR's version of "Some Kind of Wonderful" is featured in a mayonnaise commercial.)

Coincidentally, Farner and his band will play Fort Hood, Texas, on July 24. Nearby Killeen is where former GFR manager Terry Knight was murdered last year. He hasn't been in contact with his former nemesis' family, but said he'd like to get "eyeball to eyeball" with Knight's survivors. The Lapeer native was stabbed to death by his daughter's boyfriend, who was attacking her.

Some of Farner's new songs were inspired, presumably, by his falling out with other Funkers Don Brewer and Mel Schacher (who are running GFR without him) and in part by the post-Sept. 11 world. A lot of people think Farner, a born-again Christian with a long-running suspicion of the government, might endorse the invasion of Iraq.

They would be wrong. He's pro-military, anti-Iraq war, and he talks about it at his shows, where's been performing another "E Pluribus" song, the Vietnam-era "People, Let's Stop the War."

"I mean, if it was about human rights or madmen, we'd have gone into Rwanda," Farner contended. "That ain't what it's about, not when you give Halliburton a contract to rebuild the oil fields and didn't even take bids. They gave it to (Vice President) Dick Cheney's company."

Ah, Farner. Still feisty after all these years. "I'm 57 and time is running out, dude," said the father and grandfather. "I'm still protesting."

Cause it's also Aero news, I've added another clip from the graduation, thanks again to Carol. It's the part where Steven says Sweet Graduation

The Boston Globe, MA
June 4, 2005

Aerosmith's Tyler, others, give advice

More than 2,600 students collected degrees yesterday from the University of Massachusetts at Boston, where commencement day advice was delivered by Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, broadcast journalist Emily Rooney, and the president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernandez. The ceremony, held outdoors on the Dorchester campus for the first time in a decade, was staged on the lawn beside the year-old Campus Center, the first new building at the school in 30 years....

Tyler, a Boston-based rock 'n' roll icon, received an honorary doctorate from UMass-Boston for his music and his support for philanthropic causes, from literacy and homelessness to rehabilitation for alcoholism and support for families of soldiers killed in Iraq. "Remember, today is the first day of the rest of your life," the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member told graduates.

Then he raised a tin of licorice Altoids to the microphone, shook it like a maraca, and thrilled the crowd. "Sweeet grad-uation," he sang to the tune of the Aerosmith hit "Sweet Emotion...."

Thanks again to Carol for these:

Thanks to Carol I just added a video clip of Steven receiving his degree from UMASS in Boston. Enjoy!

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler (R) pumps his fist as University of Massachusetts President Jack Wilson (L) introduces him as a candidate for an honorary degree during the University of Massachusetts Commencement in Boston, Massachusetts June 3, 2005.
(Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)

Steven Tyler attends a breakfast before the start of the University of Massachusetts Commencement
in Boston, Massachusetts June 3, 2005.
(Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)

Rolling Stone

Nine Inch Nails recruit QOTSA,
Steven Tyler receives a degree

. . . Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler will receive an honorary degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston's commencement on June 3rd. The Boston-based rocker was chosen for the honor due to his frequent contributions to local charitable causes . . . (UMass Boston’s 2005 Commencement)

2theadvocate.com, LA
June 3, 2005

"Joe Perry" - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry steps out for his fourth solo record. He sings every vocal part and plays every guitar and keyboard part. Paul Caruso's drums, percussion and co-production keep Perry's solo flight from being a one-man show.

It's easy to imagine Perry's Aerosmith partner, Steven Tyler, singing/screaming many of the CD's tracks, most of which are Perry originals. The guitarist's own singing isn't great, but he works hard to get the job done. Nor does Perry imitate Tyler, a tactic that surely would fail, and sometimes Perry sings surprisingly well. He's a straightforward, generally laid-back vocalist, even in the racing "Shakin' My Cage" and sweeping "Can't Compare." Perry's best singing appears in a faithful remake of the Doors' "Crystal Ship," in which he sounds surprisingly like the late Jim Morrison. Perry's big, bluesy slide guitar dominates another remake, Woody Guthrie's "Vigilante Man." Even if "Joe Perry" is mostly a record for Aerosmith fans, Perry's only real missteps are a few chaotic instrumentals.

By: John Wirt

MTV.com
June 1, 2005

Aerosmith have already written one bestselling autobiography ("Walk This Way"), so for their next career retrospective, they want to do something a little different. The band's literary agent is currently shopping a proposal to New York publishers to do a photographic history called "Aero/Vison," which would capture Aerosmith's emergence as rock icons, spanning their early years in high school and garage bands to headlining Madison Square Garden and beyond. The photos will come from the archives of private collectors, record labels and the portfolios of famous photographers, while the text (about 25,000 words' worth) will come from the bandmembers themselves, as they tell their story in their own voices, according to the proposal.

SonyMusic.com
Aerosmith.net

Discography:



The Collection (Cube)
Release Date: May 31, 2005
Label: Legacy/Aerosmith

Track listing for CD Album:
CD 1 - Aerosmith
CD 2 - Get Your Wings
CD 3 - Toys In The Attic

Georgia Straight, Canada
June 2, 2005

Judging by the cover photo on the new Joe Perry solo CD, you might think that Aerosmith’s guitar god has gone rockabilly or somethin’. He’s pictured shaking his hips in a slick black retro-’50s suit, posing with a big, Brian Setzer–type hollow-body slung down around his knees. But of more pressing concern for Perry fans is whether or not the music here, no matter what its genre, would be strong enough to make up for Perry’s famously limited lead-vocal abilities. It’s evident from the first slide-infested bars of the raging opener, “Shakin’ My Cage”, that the raven-haired rocker is giving it his best shot.

Track two, “Hold On Me”, continues the winning vibe, Perry’s chunky Chuck Berry riffs and lead-guitar wipeouts totally carrying his so-so singing. After a bit of a setback with the semi-tedious “Pray for Me”, things pick right back up again on the anthemic “Can’t Compare” and peak with the righteously ragged “Lonely”. It makes you wonder how, with all these cool arrangements and catchy licks at Perry’s disposal, the last few Aerosmith albums managed to be so shockingly lame.

With the exception of the throwaway boogie-blues of “Talk Talkin’”, the rest of the 13-track album is topnotch. Much of it recalls Aerosmith at its raunchy, mid-’70s best, and the moody instrumentals “Twilight” and “Mercy” showcase Perry’s unique phrasing and seemingly off-the-cuff approach to soloing. He does a great job of imitating Jim Morrison on a cover of the Doors’ monumental “Crystal Ship”, and offers up the best rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “Vigilante Man” since Nazareth Razamanaz’d it in ’73. Perry also deserves credit for his DIY intent—handling all original songwriting, vocals, guitar, and bass—and for not relying on guest appearances by his former Toxic Twin or radio-friendly pop tunesmiths like Desmond Child.

This is the rockingest album Perry’s been involved with since Aerosmith’s Draw the Line. Now if only he would embark on a solo club tour to promote the disc. One sold-out night at the Commodore would do quite nicely. Are you listening, House of Blues?

By: Steve Newton

Aero Force One
June 1, 2005

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