Aerosmith News

Dunton Springs Evening Post, CO
December 31, 2006


Today’s Birthdays:

Folk and blues singer Odetta is 76. Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is 69. Actor Tim Considine ("My Three Sons") is 66. Actress Sarah Miles is 65. Rock musician Andy Summers is 64. Actor Ben Kingsley is 63. Rock musician Peter Quaife (The Kinks) is 63. Producer-director Taylor Hackford is 62. Actor Tim Matheson is 59. Pop singer Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) is 59. Singer Donna Summer is 58. Actor Joe Dallesandro is 58. Rock musician Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) is 55...

The Angel Fund, MA - (Press Release)
December 22, 2006






One of Boston’s best loved bands, Aerosmith, has donated an autographed guitar to raise money for The Angel Fund, an independent non-profit organization benefiting ALS research at the Cecil B. Day Neuromuscular Research Center run by Dr. Robert H. Brown, Jr. at the Massachusetts General Hospital. The guitar is up for auction on Ebay until December 31st.

Band members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Brad Whitford have signed the Epiphone guitar, which comes with a certificate of authenticity.

“We are extremely excited about the guitar that the band members have personally donated to The Angel Fund,” organization president Rich Kennedy said. “We are equally pleased and excited that all proceeds from this auction will go to ALS research.”

“Because of the band’s generosity, along with support from individuals and corporations, we will continue to make significant strides in ALS research at Mass General,” he added.

ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), more commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive, always fatal neuromuscular disease. The band learned about The Angel Fund and its efforts to raise money for ALS research from a friend who is living with the disease.

The Ebay auction for the guitar has a starting bid of $1500 and the winning bidder will receive free shipping. The listing can be accessed directly by typing in the item number 300062751495 or by searching under all categories, musical instruments, guitars, electric and other electric. A picture of Steven Tyler with the guitar [and a picture of Joe Perry with the guitar] is featured on the Ebay listing.

“This is a perfect way to start the New Year on the right foot -- buying the guitar and supporting The Angel Fund,” Kennedy said. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Aerosmith fan.”

For more information, or to make a donation to The Angel Fund, please call
781-245-7070, or log-on to the organization’s website at www.theangelfund.org. Donations made payable to The Angel Fund can also be sent to The Angel Fund,
649 Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.


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Orange County Register, CA
December 29, 2006
By: Ben Wener


"...It was above all a good year for geezers, despite that it started with the passing of Wilson Pickett and ended with the death of the Godfather of Soul.

The Stones had the highest-grossing tour in the universe – not that that was any surprise, given the number of $450 floor seats. Dylan issued another great one, Paul Simon an uncharacteristically atmospheric one, Tom Petty a warmly low-key one. David Gilmour and Donald Fagen proved they don't need their legendary bands.

Bruce Springsteen exhumed Woody Guthrie and made a ramshackle Americana epic for the ages, while Elvis Costello teamed up with Allen Toussaint in one of the year's more memorable of many tributes to New Orleans. The half-dead Beatles, meanwhile, simply got remixed and mashed-up – and wound up with one of the more enjoyable albums of the year.

Logically, boomer buyers starved for good tunes snatched up those titles and scores more, as they became the leading CD-buying demographic. And they're far from excluded in the download tally, either; it wasn't just weepy teens mewling along to Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" and those whiny ballads from James Blunt, and besides, where were we all supposed to shop? Tower Records?

Even the best concerts were by and large staged by and for people at least over 25: Pearl Jam at the Forum, Madonna's tour opener at that same arena, Red Hot Chili Peppers' mighty spectacle, Springsteen's folk-rock extravaganza, Roger Waters' Floydian redux at the Hollywood Bowl, Aerosmith's fiercest performances in years..."

Macon Area Online, GA
December 29, 2006


LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Rolling Stones were the top concert draw in North America for a second consecutive year, while Barbra Streisand came in at No. 2 with her first major tour in a dozen years, trade publication Pollstar magazine said on Thursday.

The energetic British rockers sold $138.5 million worth of tickets for 39 shows across the United States and Canada. The haul ranks as the third-highest on Pollstar's all-time list, behind the Stones' 2005 tour ($162 million), and Irish rock band U2's trek that same year ($138.9 million)....

...Other veterans included Elton John at No. 10, Billy Joel at No. 11, the Def Leppard and Journey double-header at No. 14, Aerosmith and Motley Crue at No. 18, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at No. 20....

Boston Herald, MA
December 22, 2006


By Inside Track


". . . Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler ordering up pizzas from Santarpio’s on his way from Logan International Airport . . . "

Political Affairs Magazine, NY
December 26, 2006


A friend of mine recently told me, "Leave it to James to die on Christmas." That pretty much sums up the career of James Joseph Brown Jr. He came in with a bang, and went out in flying colors. A black Christmas if I ever saw one. Most people just limit Brown to just a Soul Music icon, little attention is made of the fact that he began his professional career back in '53 during the period when Chuck Berry, and Little Richard were still going strong, making him a rock music forerunner. He recorded his breakthrough hit "Please, Please," three years later in '56.

Back in the '70's I bought an Aerosmith bootleg LP at "Play it Again Sam's." Not unusual for me to do that back then, especially since that store housed tons of bootleg rock albums, and rare collectibles. Though a bit raw sounding, this particular recording was of pretty good quality for an illegally recorded live performance. This captured the band back during their best period, their early years. The years when two of their first five albums were among rock music's best, "Get Your Wings," and "Rocks." The bootleg had a rendition of one of Brown's old songs; "Popcorn."
Front-man Steven Tyler tried his best to imitate Brown's vocal histrionics, but to little avail. Brown simply can't be duplicated. When the song was finished Tyler waited for his small barroom audience to finish their applause, and then he said something along the lines of: "that was dedicated to the King, we know who the King is, you know who the King is." Not a bad tribute for a band of white boys from Boston, but that sums up the influence of James Brown, the hardest working man in show business. He simply was and is... the King.

Brown's kingdom was within the various black communities that he frequently visited. During the early '60's every time his tour stopped in Buffalo, I recall his convoy of limousines driving down Eagle St. and Clinton Ave., with him and his entourage waving to his fans, his kids, those of us who really mattered to him.

...Understand that by 1968 regard for Brown was so high among Blacks of all ages, that even when my big Sis bought the record, my parents (old-school medieval-southern who didn't care for Motown, Stax, or the British Invasion) didn't object. Brown caught a lot of backlash from the black community for his endorsement of Richard Nixon for President, but little attention was paid to his inspirational business initiatives. Brown would eventually own his own record label, he also owned several radio stations. Even hip-hop started out as a continuation of Brown's lyrical raps, he was always on the one. How ironic that we lose him on Christmas. "Santa Claus, go straight to the ghetto." Job well done my brother.



--Chris Stevenson is a columnist for the Buffalo Criterion
Contact him at pointblankdta@yahoo.com

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December 22, 2006





Steven Tyler sings ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Akin Road Elementary principal


Just like his band’s classic rock tunes “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion” elicit energy and excitement from fans, a surprise visit to a Farmington elementary school gave one famous rock star rave reviews.

The legendary lead vocalist Steven Tyler from the popular rock band Aerosmith made a surprise visit to Akin Road Elementary School on Dec. 8. Tyler shared in some music therapy with some students and surely gave many teachers and fans a thrill.

Teachers and staff can now say they hold lasting memories of an encounter with Tyler, famous for belting out tunes in his distinct, loud and clear voice that hints at his rebellious nature.

That day the only detail that staff knew was that someone was coming to work with the kids in music therapy, according Ben Januschka, principal at Akin Road Elementary School.

One colleague in the building had an association with the legendary rock band and which is why Tyler came to surprise staff and students.

Tyler, 59, came into the school building around 2 p.m. to bring an early Christmas surprise to a few adoring teachers and Januschka.

“He was fascinating, just watching him interact with the kids,” Januschka said. “He was so natural with them, and they all responded so well.”

Aerosmith remains a legendary classic rock band known for popular hits in the 80s and 90s and even in past years.

“I think the vast majority of children did not know who he was,” Januschka said.

“I am an Elvis fan, and without Elvis, Aerosmith would not have happened,” Januschka said in jest.

When asked if he was an Aerosmith fan, Januschka responded quickly, “I am now.”

During his visit to classrooms, Tyler joined the children in the song “Itsy, Bitsy Spider” and “The Wheels on the Bus.”

Walking through the halls as a humble guy eager to please the kids and staff, Januschka said he was very friendly and down to earth. Tyler did not show any signs of being a famous rock star.

“He was none of the stereotypes,” said Januschka. “He honestly seemed to be enjoying himself. He said he had such a good feeling here in the building.”

Tyler walked along the halls popping his head into a few classrooms.

First-grade teacher Glenyce Doffing and her assistant Amber Schaeffer were in complete “awe” of Tyler as he walked into the classroom.

Tyler tried to explain to the youngsters who he was and why he was famous for singing in Aerosmith. Tyler said he understood how the kids did not personally know who he was, but that their parents would know him and his band.

“He said ‘tell them I am the guy with the big lips,’ ” Doffing said. Tyler talked about his famous daughter, Liv Tyler, who played lead roles in the highly acclaimed films “Lord of the Rings” and “Armageddon.”

Doffing’s first-grade class and many other classes at Akin Road gave Tyler rave reviews as each group of students smiled and posed for photographs.

Many students still questioned who this famous rock star guy was visiting their class. Doffing told her students she would explain who he was after he left the class.

“Then his bodyguard gave me the thumb’s up,” Doffing said.

“It was just so much fun and it seemed to be a treat for him, too,” Januschka said. “He seemed to be enjoying himself and he seemed to enjoy the kids.”

Tyler strolled around the elementary hallways with a couple of other people without toting any musical instruments.

“If he felt he missed an adult or a kid, he would stop by the classroom,” Januschka said. “He told someone if they missed the flash when they were taking his picture. He said, ‘Oh, just take it again.’”

Sitting in the principal’s office to chat for a while, Januschka said he did not feel star struck or nervous because Tyler came across as easy going and friendly.

“The guy was very nice to talk to. He was definitely approachable. He did not have an air that he was a prima dona rock star. He was very genuine.”

One memory Januschka, 48, said he can share with family and friends is that he actually got to sing a duet with Tyler. Both sang the child’s favorite “The Wheels on the Bus” for a class. The duet provoked much laughter from students and provided good conversation for Januschka to share with his wife that evening along with a cherished photograph.

“He was so gracious. He had such a wonderful personality. It was almost like showing a family member around the building,” Januschka said. The staff was all so excited just like kids at Christmas.

Januschka said as he was in the building Tyler received a phone call from the famous band The Who. The band wanted to know when they could get together.

“He said tell them I am in school right now,” said Januschka adding how that was cool.

Januschka told Tyler anytime he wanted to return for a visit or if he ever wanted to work with children, he could apply for a teaching job at Akin.

“It certainly was just a great experience. It was fun having him in the building. We did not know he was coming,” Januschka said. “It just happened - and that made it even more special.”

MSNBC - 1 hour ago
December 22, 2006


"Through your generosity, we helped make the holidays brighter for more than four million children. These children may not have any gifts at all without the help of Today viewers who opened their hearts this year to help needy families all over the United States...

The toy drive is now a Rockefeller Center tradition. Surprise celebrities visit the crowd each morning to gather up their donations. Among those who came through the years have been George Clooney, Hillary Swank, Jim Carrey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ben Stiller, Bonnie Hunt, Jack Black, Dermot Mulroney, Edie Falco, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Brown, Ashanti, Paula Abdul, Rick Springfield, Sting, LL Cool J, Chris Isaak, Harry Connick, Jr., Martin Sheen, Julie Andrews, Lynn Redgrave, Lionel Ritchie, Avril Lavigne, Naomi Watts, Whoopi Goldberg, NY Mets manager Willie Randolph, Robin Williams, NY Yankees Alex Rodriguez and Joe Torre, Henry Kissinger, Yogi Berra, Mister Rogers, Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Susan Lucci, Molly Shannon, Donald Trump, Jimmy Smits, Phylicia Rashad, LeAnn Rimes, NASCAR'S Kurt Busch and Jimmy Buffett..."

Nikki Sixx News
December 14, 2006

Smell The Finish Line


"Tonight was the last night of the Aerosmith/Motley Crue - Route Of All Evil Tour. The Aerosmith guys have been the easiest band to tour with in our career. No drama, no competition. We all hung out together and had a blast. I’ll miss them and I know they feel the same. They asked me to play *Helter Skelter* onstage with them tonight and it was a dream come true (not to mention we kicked some f*cking ass*...))

I’m sooo pumped right now thinking back on rocking up the stage with my heroes... Thank you guys... First the Stones, now Aerosmith. I could call it a day and be a happy man as far as hanging out and playing with my childhood heroes..."


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Mitch Schneider Organization | MSOPR
December 15, 2006


"Sunday's Aerosmith gig at the Beacon stands as the top concert to play a major hall in N.Y.C. this year. Seriously...Aerosmith built a heart-pounding concert: real, in-the-moment rock 'n' roll where nothing felt forced, panties were tossed and the wall between band and fans was shattered. This show sparkled from unwavering confidence."

--Dan Aquilante, NEW YORK POST, December 5, 2006


"...Tightly reconnected to its roots and rejuvenated...Aerosmith is in peak form once again...filler-free and rippingly executed...Nothing missed, nothing lagged, not even the new tune (and latest best-of title track) ‘Devil's Got a New Disguise,’ which charged harder than just about anything else the band has offered since Pump...Perry shredded again and again... he [Tyler] nailed high notes with resolute intensity...Frankly, Aerosmith is coming on so strongly now, I'd trade five nights with the Rolling Stones for one more encounter like this one."

--Ben Wener, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER (SoCal), November 8, 2006


" From the opening song, ‘Toys in the Attic,’ to the closer, ‘Walk this Way,’ Aerosmith rocked like men half their age...[Tyler's] voice had never sounded better...[Perry's] fierce guitar playing...Yup, the Boston boys still got it. ‘Love in an Elevator’ worked perfectly. ‘Mama Kin’ had what it takes. And ‘Dream On’ was right on."

--Jed Gottlieb, BOSTON HERALD, September 27, 2006


“... There is no finer rock 'n' roll band in this country. Tuesday at Darien Lake, the boys from Boston made it clear that this is no mere hyperbole, no fan-based inflation of the facts, no mere nonsense. Aerosmith... knows no peer in American hard rock. This band is indeed a living legend...he [Tyler] gave it all up, making it quite apparent that few can touch him in the rock frontman front. Perry was in incredible form throughout, busting out incredible solos on a gorgeous selection of guitars that would make any collector drool. Perry was on fire, looking incredibly fit and tearing up the stage, particularly during the extended slide solo that elevated ‘Draw the Line.’ Whitford took fewer solos, but was his usual flawless self. And Kramer? If you've ever played in a band, you know how essential a rock-solid drummer is. Kramer is that, to the 10th power. And Aerosmith can add another nearly perfect show to its scrapbook."

--Jeff Miers, BUFFALO NEWS, September 13, 2006


"... The Aerosmith show last night at the Tweeter Center was near perfect."

--Sarah Rodman, BOSTON GLOBE, September 27, 2006


"...singer Steven Tyler is as crafty, sleek and sexy a frontman as he's ever been. He's always been among the most playful of band heads, and he's lost none of his tricks or treats...he still moves with the authoritative, breast-first strut of an alpha-male swan...Mr. Perry's as crafty a blues-rock picker as ever..."

--Mike Daniel, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, November 16, 2006


"...a hard rocking powerhouse that blew away...the audience....passionate and potent attack..."

--Gary Graff, OAKLAND PRESS (MI), October 12, 2006


"...Aerosmith miraculously improves with time..."

--Scott McLennan, WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE, September 28, 2006


“…[Tyler is] as energetic and exciting as ever.”

--Jon Bream, MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE, December 8, 2006


"...dazzling set....Tyler, Perry and company kept the setlist full of surprises rather than simply cranking out hit after hit like a live jukebox. Crowd-pleasers ‘Sweet Emotion’ and ‘Dream On’' were included, but they veered more toward songs that would excite long-time fans looking for the rarely played--like ‘Kings and Queens'--and a few well-chosen covers (‘Walkin' The Dog,' ‘Baby, Please Don't Go’) that let them dig into the indigo base that forms the core of their essence."

--Paul Andersen, INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN (SoCal), November 13, 2006


"Drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford were as solid as ever, never batting an eye or missing a queue during Tyler's improvisations."

--Mike Doyle, VIRGINIAN PLOT (Norfolk, VA), October 23, 2006


“Aerosmith prove why many deem them ‘America’s Greatest Rock Band’. Whether it’s the metallic shuffle of ‘Back In The Saddle’, proto-punk glam of ‘Toys In The Attic’, rustic blues-rock of ‘Draw The Line’ rap-metal precursor ‘Walk This Way’ or pop songcraft of ‘Dude (Looks Like A Lady)’; whether it was born in the ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s, Aerosmith seamlessly create a scrapbook of everything good rock was and, God willing, will always be.”

--Brian O’Neill, KERRANG!, September 29, 2006


"...Joe Perry and Brad Whitford still play with appropriate aggression and remarkable chemistry. Perry is an absolute physical and musical marvel. Like Keith Richards, he plays with the rock wisdom of a guitar sage...Front man Tyler sounded as strong as ever..."

--Peter Cooper, THE TENNESSEAN, October 20, 2006


"This is a group that in recent years has never appeared to be phoning it in, and even in their mid-'50s the band is playing with the same--if not more--enthusiasm as its younger opening acts, whether its Tyler's dervish moves around the ramps that jut out from both sides and the front of the stage or Perry's slashing guitar heroics--or, for that matter, the obvious enjoyment they get from performing with each other...Drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, meanwhile, are more understated but just as central to the show."

--Gary Graff, OAKLAND PRESS (Detroit, MI), December 4, 2006


"This seemingly was Aerosmith’s fifth appearance here in eight years or fourth in seven. Whatever. No matter. Each time it shows up, it rocks the hell out of the place, and the crowd goes nuts all night..."

--Tim Finn, KANSAS CITY STAR, October 19, 2006


"...singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry led the band through the blues of Rufus Thomas' ‘Walkin' the Dog,’ Big Joe Williams' ‘Baby Please Don't Go’ and Fleetwood Mac's ‘Stop Messin' Around,’ each one crackling with the guitars of Perry and Brad Whitford, Joey Kramer's solid drumming and Tyler's manic, perpetual-motion showmanship.But they didn't ignore the hits, treating a boisterous crowd to ‘Toys in the Attic,’ ‘Sweet Emotion’ and the encore of ‘Walk This Way.’”

--Barry Gilbert, ST. LOUIS POST DISPATCH, October 16, 2006


"...Sounding youthful and elastic, he [Tyler] conquered every song on a list that spanned 33 years of recording....’Eat the Rich’ and ‘Cryin’’ represented the band’s prolonged comeback that began in the mid-1980s. ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’ and ‘Stop Messin’ Around’ paid tribute to the band’s bluesy roots. ‘Seasons of Wither’ and ‘Dream On’ showed off the band’s mind-bending, mystical side. With this series of history lessons complete, Aerosmith moved on to new single ‘Devil’s Got a New Disguise.’ Built on a compact groove and risqué rhymes, the catchy song may be the band’s best since 2001’s ‘Jaded’ – and it’s twice as aggressive."

--David Lindquist, INDIANAPOLIS STAR, October 14, 2006


"...[the show] brought out the best in the Boston classic rockers...went for the throat with each selection."

--Chris Varias, CINCINNATI ENQUIRER, October 10, 2006


“amazing concert...Tyler proved his vocals remain top-notch--even for those insanely high notes of ‘Dream On'..."

--Vickie Snow, DAILY SOUTHTOWN (IL), October 7, 2006


"The opener, ‘Toys In The Attic,’ came on lean and tough, with both Perry and Brad Whitford's intertwining guitar work clearly audible. From there, the sounds ranged from the jangly power pop of ‘Jaded’ to the frenetic, dynamic blues of ‘Baby, Please Don't Go’ to the deep, '70s-defining groove of ‘Sweet Emotion'...’Cryin'... had real soul to it, sounding like some great lost gem from the '50s or '60s...Tyler [was in] in full, fine voice."

--John Young, PITTSBURGH GAZETTE, September 11, 2006


"... Aerosmith fired on all cylinders... [Tyler was] singing with force and projection..."

--Aaron Beck, COLUMBUS DISPATCH, September 6, 2006



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December 20, 2006

Mohegan Sun and NYC



Mohegan Sun 11.29.06 - Photo: Amanda Ayre


Well I got sprung for a couple of days last week and got to do some stuff with the band finally. You've probably heard about the NASCAR thing. In case you haven't, they're going to use a modified “Back in the Saddle” for their theme music for next season. Along with the song they asked us to do a video of us performing the new version. Who wouldn't. Well we ain't Who so we would!! The band did the main shoot at a show in Las Vegas at the beginning of November. I wasn't in shape to do it yet so the producers generously offered to do another shoot later in the Month at a gig at a really cool place called Mohegan Sun. It's a giant hotel/casino/arena complex on the Mohegan Reservation in Connecticut. The arena is about a ten thousand seater with awesome acoustics and, best of all, great dressing rooms.

Doing my part a month later worked really well for me. I have to say, the recovery phase of the chemo and radiation is pretty slow but that month made a big difference.

I got to the gig early and shot a take right around when we would usually do a sound check. They only needed Steven and I so it went quick. As a matter of fact they got what they needed with that one take. Later on we would put Saddle in the set and film that too. So the plan was to put Saddle early in the set so the band would look fresh and un-sweaty. I would come out for that song and then split until close to the end of the show when I would come prancing out and play the last four or five songs including “Sweet Emotion.” It was kind of fun to have people look at me with concern and try to make sure that I wasn't taking on too much after my long ordeal. The night went really well and was over in like a second. I almost felt cheated. It's a good thing I had my New York trip to look forward to.

About a week later we all met in New York for a special show at a place called the Beacon Theater which is a small theater with a balcony. It reminded me of a gig we did in New York centuries before when we were looking for a manager who could get us a record deal. That's an old story that you've probably heard a hundred times before. I'm sure you'll be hearing about it a hundred more but not right now. It was a big day for me because it would be my first full show since all the cancer stuff. The cancer's gone by the way. I had a P.E.T. scan about a week or two before and it showed that the tumor and the cells in the adjacent lymph gland were gone. I never really experienced the disease but the treatment is something I hope I never have to experience again. It truly sucked.

I think the band might have been a little apprehensive about me playing a whole show and being right up to speed. After all, those guys had been out grinding away for three months. I knew I was good to go and I hope the show that night proved it. I had a great time as did everybody else. It was an amazing feeling and made me reflect on why I've wanted to do this so bad ever since I was in Junior High School.

After New York I had to say goodbye to everybody. I still have doctor stuff to take care of. As good as I feel I'm not quite 100% yet so I had to head home while everybody else headed out to finish the tour. What an odd feeling. You'd think I'd be kind of used to it but I'm not. Every day I'm aware of those guys being out there on the road with me not there. I can feel the pull. It really makes me look forward to our European tour we're planning for next spring. We haven't been there in over ten years so it's going to be an awesome experience.

Book your flights now!

TH

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Aerosmith - November 8, 2005)


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December 19, 2006

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Hey Everyone,

Joe wanted to share these great pictures of Joe with rock icons Peter Townshend and Roger Daltrey. Also be sure to check out his Holiday message on the main page. Thanks to William Snyder for taking these great pictures.






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"...Aerosmith wrapped up their 2006 touring with a show on Sunday,
December 17th, at the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California.

The group plans to release a new studio album next year, which they'll follow with another major tour.

Also due out next year are cover versions of John Lennon & the Plastic Ono Band's 'Give Peace A Chance' and U2's 'Seconds,' which they did with the West African band the Refugee All Stars for separate tribute albums."

AP via Yahoo! News
December 19, 2006


Concert Tours


1. Elton John.
2. Cirque Du Soleil — "Delirium."
3. Eric Clapton.
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers.
5. Aerosmith / Motley Crue.

(From Pollstar)

Tuscaloosa News, AL
December 19, 2006


“I could be dropped out of a plane over mid-America and whatever roof I landed on, chances are they’d offer me dinner."

-- Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, on the perks of being a rock star, in People

Business Wire, CA (Press Release)
December 18, 2006


WORCESTER, Mass. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paid, Inc. today announced that Keith Garde has been appointed President of Paid celebrity services. This appointment further solidifies Paid’s relationship with Mr. Garde, who has been a consultant to the company for the past two years.

In his new role with Paid, Mr. Garde will oversee business strategy and new business development for Paid celebrity services, including branding Paid’s products and services, unifying its various businesses under one umbrella and improving the bottom line...


...Mr. Garde has collaborated on special projects for MTV, VH1, A&E, ESPN, NFL, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Daimler-Chrysler, multiple record labels and many other major corporations and artists. The projects resulting from these collaborations have garnered for Aerosmith the highest level of industry awards, including Grammys, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards and a series of Billboard awards. He has held key positions on numerous high profile projects, including:


Aerosmith’s “The Making of ‘Pump,’” a seminal rock documentary
of Aerosmith’s multi-Platinum “Pump” album -- Creative Director and Producer
DMC’s “Checks, Thugs & Rock ‘n’ Roll” video documentary --
DVD Executive Producer & Creative Director
VH1’s “Behind the Music: Aerosmith” --
Executive in Charge of Production for Aerosmith
Aerosmith’s “Eat the Rich” music video
for MTV -- Co director and Producer
A&E’s Aerosmith “U Gotta Move” show and DVD --
Executive Senior Producer
Aerosmith’s “Baby Please Don’t Go” video --
Producer
Aerosmith “What It Takes” music video --
Director and Producer, studio version
VH1’s “DMC: My Adoption Journey” --
Executive Producer
Aerosmith/NFL promotional video “Back In the Saddle” and “Dream On”
music videos for ESPN/NFL -- Creative Director


In 1987, Mr. Garde began as marketing director for Collins Management, Inc., transitioning to vice president and co-manager of Aerosmith, a role he held until 1995. He was one of the principal architects and drivers of Aerosmith’s resurgence beginning in the late ‘80s that helped turn them into one of the world’s most successful rock & roll bands. Today he continues to consult for Aerosmith as special projects manager...

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Reno Gazette-Journal, NV
December 18, 2006


There comes a time in many aging rockers’ careers when they try and try, but they just don’t rock anymore. Their voices fail them, they can’t do the big kicks that once wowed, and they become caricatures of themselves. Aerosmith, the Boston rock band with all of its members in their mid-to-late 50s, is not one of those bands.

In its 90-minute sold-out show Friday at the Reno Events Center, the band belted out a sampling of songs spanning four decades and barely missed a note or beat. Despite singer Steven Tyler having throat surgery this year, drummer Joey Kramer having shoulder problems in recent years and guitarist Joe Perry being conked in the head last month with a boom camera, the band sounded at the top of its game, with David Hull filling in on bass for the ailing Tom Hamilton.

On its second to last show on the “Route of All Evil” tour, Aerosmith opened with 1975’s “Toys in the Attic,” which started what would be a night heavy on the band’s early material.

On a simple stage with a backdrop featuring the best live-video shots I think I’ve seen in a concert, Tyler and Perry owned the stage, strutting up and down three catwalks that broke down the barrier between the band and the fans, who were on their feet the entire show.Certainly some of them must have been wondering why the band chose to do nine songs from the 1970s out its 14-song show, given that the band had more hits after 1987 than ever. But it was probably a mix that gave everybody a taste of what they all wanted.

Doing only three of its latter-day hits, the band blazed through “Love in an Elevator,” “Cryin’” and “What it Takes,” where Tyler opened the song solo, emphasizing just how strong his voice is after more than 30 years on the mic.

Tyler is 58, and many singers his age will perform their old songs in a lower key because they can no longer hit those high notes. Not Tyler. Every song in the set was in its original key, and songs like 1973’s “Dream On” have some awfully high wails to hit. Tyler did it with confidence.

Midway into the show, the band pulled out a couple of old blues songs that were covered on the 2004 album “Honkin’ on Bobo.” But the final seven revisited 1970s songs, including such non-hits as “Lord of the Thighs,” “Seasons of Wither,” during which Perry and Tyler played at the end of a catwalk under a confetti snowstorm, and “Draw the Line,” where a still-ripped 56-year-old Perry pulled off his shirt and beat his guitar with it.

The single encore was the tour standard “Walk This Way,” just before the band exited the stage with introductions.

The last few shows of the tour have featured opener Hinder, who connected with about half the audience with its hard rock and hit single “Lips of an Angel.” Most of the songs in its 45-minute set, which included about all of its debut 2005 album, failed to cut through a wall of muddy sound that disappeared for Aerosmith. Motley Crue, which had opened most of the tour before Reno, and reportedly were blown off the stage by Aerosmith, seemed a better choice for Aerosmith’s veteran rock.

Aero Force One
December 18, 2006



Aerosmith - Arco Arena, 12/17/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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Aerosmith: Arco Arena, Sacramento, CA
December 17, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Train Kept A Rollin'
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Aero Force One
December 17, 2006


On Ice!


Wayne seeks John advice on his superb training regime - Photo: Joe Perry

As of this writing the guys have 1 show left to play in Sacramento tonight. Hinder played last night and seem to be going over really well. I will have to check out a few songs tonight. It was great having Motley Crue aboard. Those guys were a lot of fun and Tommy and Nikki help provide some comic relief backstage. Mick seemed to really enjoy being around our guys especially Joe and Brad. We didn’t get to see much of Vince. Nikki came out and played Helter Skelter and proclaimed that for 5 minutes he was in Aerosmith. I will not miss those damn fireworks and concussion bombs. They would set them off in the same place every night but they would still catch you off guard and scare the living you know what out of ya!

Some of the highlights had to have been:

Tom coming out and playing in Mansfield. It was very emotional and you guys let him know how much he means to this band.

The NASCAR shoots! I can’t wait to see what Aerosmith/Nascar and ESPN have in store for Saddle.


Rich Feinberg presents Joe with NASCAR Helmet - Photo: John Bionelli

Joe, Steven and Joey playing with the Refugee All Stars at their studio. Look for those collaborations to come out in 2007.


Joe with The Refugee All Stars - Photo: John Bionelli

It was also great seeing hockey legends Joe Thornton and Wayne Gretzky out on the road. It is still one of the biggest shames in Boston sports history that the Bruins brass traded the greatest center man in the last 25 years to go to San Jose for 3 guys that may not be in the league in 3 years. How do you sleep at night Mike O’Connell?


Steven makes good use of his table with Joe Thornton - Photo: John Bionelli


2 Great ones in one picture! - Photo: John Bionelli

Joe arranged to have his favorite sushi chef “Tojo” at the Vancouver show. The night before the show Joey, Brad and David went to Tojo’s restaurant and saw Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee there. This time the restaurant came backstage. The guys all sat down in their Hospitality room and snacked on Sushi before and after the show. The next day Joe checked out a couple of studios in the Vancouver area. Aerosmith producer Bruce Fairbairn owned one studio called “The Armory”. Bruce passed away a few years ago but the studio is still run by his family. The studio is absolutely beautiful and has a lot of Aerosmith touches inside including all of Bruce’s Gold and Platinum albums and also the track boards from Pump and Get a Grip complete with unreleased tracks that were either discarded or never finished. It was a trip down memory lane for Joe. The guys did 3 albums in Vancouver and Joe considers it a home away from home. Then it was off to “The Warehouse” were Mike Fraser works out of. Mike worked on the albums I mentioned at Little Mountain studios. Now he keeps busy mixing and recording Nickleback and others. This was another classy studio right in the “Gaslight” district. Who knows maybe the guys will make their way back up to Vancouver for a record one of these days.

Speaking of Nickleback, Chad Kroeger came back to say hi to the guys before the show. Believe it or not it was his first time to see Aerosmith.

The guys each taped a little Holiday wish for the fans so keep an eye on the websites.


Joe with Tojo - Photo: John Bionelli


Brad hanging with Tojo - Photo: John Bionelli

Employee of the Week:


Lisa and Liz with the silent one - Photo: John Bionelli

EOTW honors go to Lisa Bruno and Liz Meyer. They are the girls behind the scenes that make things happen. Liz owns her own antiques shop in Chicago and does all those great drawings on Steven’s arm although she may blush when she tells you what she has Steven write on his stomach. Lisa is a little Betsy Ross and can be found at her sewing machine putting finishing touches on Joe’s pants or Brad’s jacket. She also plays a role in getting Joey’s hands ready to attack the drums.

Happy Holidays to everybody! It’s been a great tour and I look forward to seeing everybody from all over the world in 2007.

See you on the road!

John B.

Aero Force One
December 16, 2006



Aerosmith - 12/15/06
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Reno Gazette-Journal, NV
December 16, 2006



Aerosmith, performs at the Reno Events Center downtown Friday Dec. 15, 2006.
(Candice Towell/RGJ)




Steven Tyler, of Aerosmith, performs at the Reno Events Center downtown Friday Dec. 15, 2006.
(Candice Towell/RGJ)


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So Hood, NY
December 15, 2006


“It was exciting to watch the press conference at 7:10 AM Tokyo time. We are proud and honored to have him come to Boston . I know he is going to enjoy playing in Boston , the US and Canada as much as Aerosmith enjoys playing and visiting Japan . On a more personal note, I know he will find a warm reception from the Boston fans for him and his family just as I have found for me and my family in Japan . It's gonna be a rockin' season this year! Fenway Park will never be the same. Good luck Matsuzaka San.”


-Ervin Colon

Reno Gazette-Journal, NV
December 15, 2006


Aerosmith took the stage tonight before a sold-out Reno Events Center just before
9 p.m., opening the show with the classic tune "Toys in the Attic."

The band proceeded to draw from its deep well of hits, playing everything from "Love in an Elevator" to the rock anthem "Dream On." The packed house remained standing for much of the first half of the band's set.

Clearly the crowd was appreciative as singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry made use of three catwalks extending from the main stage deep into the audience.

For a complete review of the show, log onto RGJ.com Saturday morning.

Reno Gazette-Journal, NV
December 15, 2006


Click on the link below to hear an interview with Aerosmith's Joe Perry:


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Aerosmith: Reno Events Center, Reno, NV
December 15, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Lord Of The Thighs
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Star Tribune, MN


"...Those guys who looked like cowboys at the Aerosmith/Mötley Crüe show
[12-7-06] were country stars: Cowboy Troy and John Rich of Big & Rich. Big Kenny was there, too, without a cowboy hat, sitting right near Steven Tyler's runway to the fans. The next night, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry inconspicuously watched the Who concert from a suite at Xcel Energy Center..."

Reno Gazette-Journal
December 15, 2006


Few artists that appeared in the 1970s have had as strong a run as Aerosmith. Most faded into the archives years ago, and the ones that remain are the best of their era -- Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Billy Joel, AC/DC and Rod Stewart, for example (and none of them have a roller coaster named after them, as Aerosmith does at Disney World). So when Aerosmith plays tonight at the Reno Events Center, expect a hit parade -- one that began in 1975 with "Sweet Emotion" and continued right up to 2001 with the worthy "Jaded."

But the band isn't sticking merely to its fertile period from the late 1980s into the 1990s -- an era that saw more than 10 Billboard Top 20 hits, including "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)," "Love in an Elevator," "Janie's Got a Gun," and "Livin' on the Edge."

"We're still pulling some songs out we haven't played for a long time," said guitarist Joe Perry in an interview. "We're playing stuff that I know the fans haven't heard before, and that's only half the set. The other half is from the '90s and the last coupla records."

A look at recent Aerosmith sets, which have varied little from city to city on this tour, sees oldies like "Toys in the Attic," "Seasons of Wither" and "Draw the Line." But we won't spoil it for you any more by telling you the opener and encore (which you can find online at aeroforceone.com).

"It seems to work out pretty well," Perry said of the set. "It's kind of a few songs in there that people would be disappointed if we didn't play, then there's others that you can interchange one for the other and people will walk away happy."

But there's just no way to cram all of the band's favorites into the roughly 80-minute show they're doing now.

"I'm kinda digging keeping it a little shorter," Perry said. "You play with more intensity. It feels almost like it did in the early '70s, where you felt like you gotta play with everything you got because you've got to make an impression. We're not taking anything for granted, and that translates into a great show. "

When Aerosmith emerged in the early 1970s, singer Steven Tyler was barely recognizable as his voice fronted blues-based rockers like "Mama Kin." His soaring pipes wouldn't be the standard for a couple more years, on songs like "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk this Way."

That 1970s period ended rough for Aerosmith, when most of the band split in 1979. Tyler and Perry had been dubbed the Toxic Twins because of all the drugs and drinking they did, and that substance abuse was largely responsible for the burnout. But by 1985 the band had regrouped and released the telling "Done with Mirrors." A year later the band came back bigger than ever, buoyed by the Run-DMC collaboration that remade "Walk This Way." In 1987 Aerosmith made "Permanent Vacation" and unleashed a string of hits that resulted in a dozen Billboard Top 20 singles and four Grammys over the next 14 years.

But the past few years have ushered in another difficult period for Aerosmith. Drummer Joey Kramer, 56, was having shoulder problems in recent years and had his son fill in for some shows. Bassist Tom Hamilton, 55, underwent... [treatment] for throat cancer this year and is currently sidelined. Tyler, 58, underwent throat surgery this year and had to recover his pipes. And just last month, Perry, 56, was clocked in the head by a boom camera while shooting footage for a NASCAR promotion, which is using the band's 1976 song "Back in the Saddle." Perry was nearly knocked unconscious.

"I was a little dazed for a few days," Perry said. "I don't remember the set, but everybody said I played good and made it through. I spent the rest of the next day with a lot of ice on my head."

As for Tyler, Perry said "his voice is as strong or stronger than ever. The first couple of weeks were shaky. You just gotta build it up again."

As the band moves on in its career, Perry was reminiscent, but reluctant to choose one era over another.

"It depends on how you define 'better,'" he said. "We certainly sold more records in the early '90s, but it was a whole different era. People were actually buying CDs. The way the band is playing now, it stands out to me more than some of the tours in the late '80s and early '90s. Clearly there was an intensity there. We had more hit singles on the charts as we played, but there's kind of a deeper thing going on now with the fans resonating with those early songs that we're playing. It's just a vibe on this tour. Maybe it is because it is one of the last tours we're going to do, and I know that. It's not like we have another 10 or 15 years in front of us."



If you want to go:

Aerosmith plays with opening act Hinder at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Reno Events Center. The show is essentially sold out, according the REC, but a few tickets may be available at the box office before the show. Ticket broker TicketsNow.com had about 30 tickets for sale at press time (at grossly inflated prices). Details: 335-8800.

Aero Force One
December 14, 2006



Aerosmith - GM Place, 12/13/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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The Leader-Post, Regina, Canada
December 14, 2006


CALGARY -- It was hard not to wonder if slightly long-in-the-tooth arena rockers Aerosmith were still a formidable live band, or it just seemed so because they followed Motley Crue during the pairing's double headline bill at the Pengrowth Saddledome on Monday night.

Billed as the Route Of All Evil tour, Motley's harshest evil is on that of unplugged ears. Wailing like a wounded moose, Vince Neil remains one of the lousiest live singers in rock, and his cohorts Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and the infamous Tommy Lee (the fourth and fifth member of the band) remain the loosest live band in '80s metal. Still one has to marvel: After all, never has anyone gone so far for so long with so little.

For those of you who attended the group's headlining show at the Brandt Centre earlier this year . . . it wasn't an off night. The Crue is nothing if not consistent in their supreme lousiness. On the last night of two years on the road. the group's finale was more welcome than Cher's final show of her third Farewell tour.

Aerosmith?

Different deal altogether. The Beantown heroes led by the former toxic twins of rock and roll, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, are a real rock band -- a musical abnormality during the latter days of calendar year 2006.

Aerosmith can't sell any records anymore and some might even say they haven't written a great song since they've been clean and sober (not such a great endorsement when it comes to the creative process), but they can still fill a stadium like a day off -- and with good reason.

Monday evening's show and, indeed, this entire tour has become a lesson in perseverance. Tyler has recovered from throat trouble which led to the group's last tour being cancelled. Perry has recovered from a concussion after getting beaned in the head by a camera during a show last month in Las Vegas, and bassist Tom Hamilton is recovering at home from throat cancer while David Hull fills his oversized shoes admirably on this tour.

And there they are . . . still rockin'!

As someone who began the evening as a skeptical observer, it was difficult to remain inconspicuous while air-guitar-ing my way through the rip-roaring set opener "Toys In The Attic." Absolutely killer!

Sometimes it seems like there's no such thing as showmanship in rock and roll anymore and truly great frontmen are few and far between. To a lesser extent, Tyler and Perry are the American equivalent to Jagger and Richards -- and they've been at it almost as long. Plus, Perry is coherent.

Tyler commands the stage in a natural comfort zone that seems more addictive than any drug he may have consumed during his time as one of rock and roll's ultimate bad boys.

He danced and pranced, pouted and preened up and down the catwalks of a well-lit but clean stage, working his trademark scarf-covered microphone stand and belting out the rock classics as well as the radio pablum and dreaded power ballads. You have to play to those who came and paid, but Tyler can even rock the most overwrought radio sap.

The group hit all the right notes during crowd favourites such as "Love In An Elevator" and "Cryin' " but was at its best during bluesy stompers in the form of "Walkin' The Dog" and especially "Baby Please Don't Go."

You knew even better was yet to come, but "Sweet Emotion," "Dream On" (my own personal highlight) and "Walk This Way" were an early Christmas gift for the 17,000 rabid fans in attendance.

Sometimes you can go back -- if only for a little while.

Billboard, NY
December 14, 2006


The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang trek, which re-captured the top-grossing tour ever title from U2's Vertigo, was the top grossing tour of the year, according to numbers reported to Billboard Boxscore.... Rounding out the top 10 tours were Bon Jovi ($131 million), U2 (wrapping up Vertigo tour with $96 million), Tim McGraw/Faith Hill on their Soul2Soul II tour ($88.8 million), Cirque du Soleil's Delirium ($78.5 million), Barbra Streisand ($76 million), Kenny Chesney ($66 million), Dave Matthews Band ($58 million) and Aerosmith ($58 million), with the latter touring for much of the year with Motley Crue.


All year-end rankings are based on numbers compiled from Boxscores
Nov. 16, 2005 - Nov. 14, 2006. For more information, check out Billboard's Year End issue, which hits newsstands Friday (Dec. 15).

Vancouver Sun, Canada
December 14, 2006



Motley Crue plays GM Place Wednesday night. Aerosmith was the main band.
(Steve Bosch/Vancouver Sun)


Overhead two women are gyrating in swinging cages while eardrum ripping guitar chords compete against convulsive drums and screaming vocals for total domination of GM Place.

And don’t forget the fireworks.

Motley Crue - also known as the opening act for Aerosmith on their extensive Route of All Evil Tour - put on a smutty, raunchy, tacky and positively explosive spectacle. The animalistic, ‘80s hairspray metal band was so bad that it was good. (And it was so good that it was a tough act to follow.) R-rated video screens illustrated lyrics that would be better off left to the imagination. A chorus of vampy burlesque dancers of undefined genders hammed it up to the Crue’s trashy-but-catchy anthem, Girls, Girls, Girls. And when things seemed to be calming down, they’d throw in a wall or two of fire so hot waves resonated through the stunned crowd like in the song, Shout at the Devil. It was totally out of control.

The crowd seemed to buy it too. Cougars with thongs peeking from low-slung jeans, 20-somethings in vintage concert tees, boomers in leather jackets and tweens with dark eyeliner all suffered the cochlear attack with arms pounding overhead.

And when things felt too crazy, the veteran rockers - Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee - just kept going. It was the same old situation with their banter too. At one point they told us to grab our "nuts" or "titties."

Lee or Neil dropped f-bombs between almost every song and sometimes during. And Neil waxed poetic on the year they spent in what he calls “V-town,” when they recorded Dr. Feelgood in 1989 with producer Bob Rock.

Next door, Aerosmith was busy recording Pump. That was the first time the two bands collided in this city. In the midst of the Crue’s hayday of sex, drugs, car crashes, prison and more drugs, they have fond memories of Vancouver.

“We’ve spent a lot of time up here. We spent a year up here. It’s sort of like a second home to us here,” Neil says to the cheering fans. “Vancouver. I just like how that sounds Van-f*cking-couver.”

After a few more gut blender tunes, Neil tells the crowd: “The relationship we have with Aerosmith goes way back. We really f*ckin’ bonded together when we were here in Vancouver…” (During that time, both groups reportedly even shared the same counselor, Bob Timmons, according to the book, The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band.) The Crue also enjoyed the Vancouver’s exotic dancers, Neil says, and the song, Same Old Situation, was even inspired by a local stripper who dumped one of the band members.

Things wrap up on a boisterous note with some cheerleader tactics – a vocal ping-pong challenge with the words Motley Crue - led by Tommy Lee, who also passes a bottle of Jagermeister to the crowd. He tells us: “Goodnight F*ckers.”

So with all the shock and awe of the notorious Crue – all the ruckus, pomp and commotion caused by the big-haired brats - Aerosmith’s performance seemed a little clean cut. A little sanitized. A little quiet at first.

That doesn’t mean Steven Tyler didn’t slink around the stage stunning us with his fit 50-something physique and big-lipped, vocal acrobatics or that Joe Perry’s fingers didn’t singe guitar after guitar. It doesn’t mean that Joey Kramer didn’t pulverize the drums while Brad Whitford’s fast fingers kept tune on lead guitar.

Because they did. The rockers were sensational.

Instead of gimmicky devices like flame guns and hairspray, they focused on good, solid music.

Their set started off with a bluesy medley twisted around the tune, Walking The Dog, belted out with plenty of energy. And by the time they moved into Love in an Elevator, our eyes had adjusted to the well-lit stage -- free of smoke and fireworks -- and our ears had unclenched. Still, the mood changed from frenzy to appreciation.

Tyler dazzled with an acapella version of F.I.N.E.

(Fucked Up, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional,) a song, he says, they recorded in Vancouver.

“Oh yeah Vancouver, it’s been too long,” he says before heading into another blues session with Perry.

Nikki Sixx band-hopped into the set for a cameo in a rock version of Helter Skelter where Tyler added signature screams and raspy vocals. Perry mixed in some raw, bluesy riffs in their sollid version of Baby Please Don’t Go.

But the concert highlight was definitely the mixed up, extended take on Sweet Emotion, led by a lengthy bass solo that climbed into a frenzy of arms waving and crowd air banding. For an encore, it was Walk This Way, served up with gusto.

Their last concert of the tour rocked. Period.

Slightly deaf, with necks sore from head banging, the crowd oozes out in to the night at about 11:30 p.m., senses totally overloaded and fully satisfied.


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Aerosmith: GM Place, Vancouver, BC
December 13, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Helter Skelter (w/ Nikki)
Lord Of The Thighs
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Los Angeles Times, CA
December 13, 2006


"...Now comes the news that Lindsay [Lohan] has decided to attend the Seeds of Tolerance Foundation Awards tomorrow night. The event, hosted by... current chairman Al Gore, will take place at the Arclight Theatre and Steven Tyler, NBA player Rick Fox and Thora Birch will also be there..."

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 13, 2006


Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of Aerosmith recently were in the studio with the West African band, The Refugee All Stars. According to a post on the AeroforceOne.com website, the All Stars and Aerosmith recorded a version of John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band's "Give Peace A Chance", while Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry joined the All Stars on a cover of the U2 track "Seconds". Both should be out next year, on separate tribute albums.

Perry told Launch that listening to The Refugee All Stars has an amazing effect on people. "I think it's the music, the joyousness of the music," he said. "I don't even know if they were conscious of, of how strongly that affects the people that are listening to the music, and, you know, the, the message of hope and the, just the uplifting effect of what music does. So to, to be able to help was even just a blessing."

The Refugee All Stars are a group of musicians from Sierra Leone who met in refugee camps in the neighboring country of Guinea after they had fled their homes because of a civil war that lasted over 10 years. Perry and his wife Billie saw The Refugee All Stars documentary last winter, and they were so moved by it that they sponsored an All Stars gig in Woodstock, Vermont, back in June. Perry also got up on stage with them recently in Nashville and Uncasville, Connecticut. For more information, go to RefugeeAllStars.org.

Aerosmith and Motley Crue finish out their Route Of All Evil tour at General Motors Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, tonight (Wednesday, December 13), then Aerosmith has two more dates on their schedule — Friday (December 15) in Reno, Nevada, and Sunday (December 17) in Sacramento, California.

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December 13, 2006



Aerosmith - Saddledome, 12/11/06
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Canada
December 13, 2006


First the Stones a couple of weeks ago and now the double-trouble double bill of Motley Crue and Aerosmith are coming to town tonight. Could it get any better? Well, yes. Whether you are going to the show at GM Place tonight or not, check out www.vancouversun.com on Thursday morning for a complete review, plus photo gallery, of the entire show. And, if that isn't enough power chords and power ballads for you, the same review will run in the Arts & Life section of The Vancouver Sun on Dec. 15. Now that's a double header!

Vancouver Province, Canada
December 13, 2006


"...The game that started with the spotlight on Jovanovski ended with Kevin Bieksa stealing the show. Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, who was at the game, had to be impressed with Bieksa, who patrolled Vancouver's blueline with Keith Richards-like cool. On Saturday in Calgary, Bieksa was the Canucks' best defenceman. Tuesday, he was better..."

Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 12, 2006


Def Leppard/Journey and Aerosmith/Motley Crue are among the tours which have earned a nomination for the "Most Creative Tour Package" award in Pollstar's 18th annual Concert Industry Awards. The full list of nominees in this category:

Aerosmith / Motley Crue
Bon Jovi / Nickelback
Def Leppard / Journey
Fall Out Boy / All-American Rejects
Sheryl Crow / John Mayer
Tim McGraw / Faith Hill

The awards ceremony will be held February 8th. at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal Citywalk in Los Angeles.

For more information about the awards show, including details on how to get tickets, go to Pollstar.com.

Calgary Herald, Canada
December 12, 2006


Motley Crue and Aerosmith performed a sold-out show Monday at Pengrowth Saddledome


First thing's first, it's inevitable that these double-bill arena rock shows become a battle of bands and, at press time at least, Aerosmith destroyed Motley Crue on Monday at the Saddledome. And that's saying something because, in their own motley way, the Crue put on a fabulous show.

Call it a case of raw rock 'n' roll substance over style.

Going back to the beginning, whether you love or loathe their brand of horny, hard-rock crash and burn, you have to give both Aerosmith and the Crue their props as far as showmanship goes. At their best, both bands are top dogs in the world of tongue-waggin', crotch-grabbin', devil horns in the air arena-rawk bluster.

'Smith singer Steven Tyler is the kind of jive-talking Mick Jagger-on-steroids weapon that other bands can only dream of wielding. As for the much-maligned Crue -- well, as sloppy, off-key and wasted as they can be -- they're also the most fun cartoon of rock excess this side of KISS.

But the Crue's been on the same tour now for over two years, having looped through Alberta four times on this journey. How fresh can it be? As for Aerosmith, age is creeping up on those boys, with Tyler, 58, in need of throat surgery in recent years, not to mention the revelation he struggled with hepatitis C recently -- though the infection is now reportedly "non-existent" in his blood stream. Bassist Tom Hamilton is currently MIA, undergoing treatment for throat cancer.

Despite the fact they're on the umpteenth leg of their reunion tour, the Crue was a blast Monday. Singer Vince Neil's voice sketchy at the beginning, though he gained momentum as the night went on. And there was the odd stumble musically. But the bombs were loud, the pyro scorching and the strippers sleazy, which meant all was right in Crue Land. The girls on tricycles during the revving motorcycle intro to Girls Girls Girls were a kick, too. And, with the newly streamlined opening set, the pacing kept excitement high throughout as the band pounded out one crowd favourite after another.

The Crue is all about the show, with drummer Tommy Lee, an overgrown kid whose spirit is infectious and bassist Nikki Sixx, who radiates rock cool.

Aerosmith, on the other hand, was the polar opposite of the Crue in terms of presentation. Tyler and company took to a stage stripped bare of all the flash and fire of the gang before them. And, as much of a ball as the Crue's show was, Aerosmith proved almost immediately a truly killer band can out-fire all those artificial explosives.

Then again, Aerosmith is no ordinary band. Any worries about age and health were instantly blown away as Tyler and company kicked off their set with the Yardbirds chug of Toys In The Attic followed by the heavy blues standard Walking the Dog. Tyler put Vince Neil to shame with his red-hot moves and his soulful, high-powered vocals.

As for Joe Perry, the Keef to Tyler's Mick -- make that an uncannily healthy looking version of Keef -- he was a force to be reckoned with all through the night, his funky blues-based licks driving the band.

Yep, both bands threw their share of lethal punches, but Aerosmith certainly landed the knockout.

Calgary Sun, Canada
December 12, 2006


They may have been billed as co-headliners, but the main attraction at the Dec. 11 Route of All Evil show was definitely Aerosmith, not Motley Crue.

      
Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler belts out a song to the sold-out crowd at the ’Dome Dec. 11. The group was in Calgary for the Route of All Evil tour with ’80s hair metal legends Motley Crue.
(Photo: Jack Cusano, Calgary Sun)


While both bands brought their A-Game to the ’Dome, the Crue came off as a bunch of junior high boys, throwing a rockin’ party for their equally immature pals, compared to Aerosmith’s much more professional and toned-down set.

Motley Crue showcased its usual bag of rock show cliches — massive explosions, showers of sparks, tons of smoke and a couple voluptuous women in cages suspended above the stage.

Video screens glowing with disturbing images of more of the same ol’ situation — scantily clad ladies in bondage gear, fire and an array of devils including George Bush — added to the locker room feel of the 75-minute gig.

Fad? In a way, but it was no surprise that these boys, who celebrated Nikki Sixx’s 48th birthday Dec. 11, still haven’t grown up.

Even less shocking was the band’s set list, which ran much like it did in the ’80s, the ’90s, when they were here twice in the summer of 2005, when Vince Neil played Cowboys during Stampede and so on.

Dr. Feelgood, Don’t Go Away Mad and Kickstart My Heart and their anthem Girls, Girls, Girls were the obvious crowd favourites.

But in terms of performance, the highlight was definitely Home Sweet Home, which featured an acrobat hanging from silk panels twisting and turning.

The band was tight — Tommy Lee ripped on drums, Sixx was even more impressive on bass and the walking corpse that is Mick Mars looked — dare we say it? — lively.

The power of singer Vince Neil’s vocal delivery was a far cry from what it used to be, and at times he seemed to forget the words.

Not that it mattered much to the sold-out crowd, which savoured every cheesy moment the masters of ’80s hair metal threw at them, including smashing a guitar.

Considering all of this, it was odd the Crue went out of its way not to be seen.

Between the constant smoke and lights pointing at the crowd, it may well have been impersonators onstage.

We know all too well what you look like, Tommy Lee.

Aerosmith didn’t rely on the special effects and side shows, opting instead to focus on Steven Tyler’s voice and charisma.

The opener, Toys in the Attic, was hard and powerful, setting the tone for the rest of the set, which included a range of monster hits.

Wailing into his scarf-adorned mic, Tyler belted out Love in an Elevator, Sweet Emotion and Cryin’, his showmanship keeping all eyes on him.
No easy feat considering the talent sharing the stage with him.

While the volume wasn’t as deafening as it was for the Crue, the quality of Tyler’s voice far outshone Neil’s.

In fact, the Boston boys’ recent health issues had little impact on the show.

You would’ve never known Tyler recently underwent throat surgery, or that guitarist Joe Perry suffered a concussion.

As for the hole left by bassist Tom Hamilton, who is receiving treatment for throat cancer, it was adequately filled by David Hull.

Aerosmith let the music shine, proving you don’t have to bring out all the toys to give your fans a gift.

New York Daily News, NY
December 12, 2006


Steven Tyler knows how to hold onto those Aerosmith royalties. The rocker, resplendent in a white sheared fur with a red diamond pattern he said belonged to his daughter, browsed inside the Clary & Co. antiques boutique on Bleecker St. recently with his new gal pal. Despite the fact she has streaked her hair purple to match his, when she said she loved a $65 jewelry box, he said, "You don't need it" and hopped into one of two stretch limos outside....

Aerosmith: Saddledome, Calgary, AB
December 11, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Chip Away The Stone
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Aero Force One
December 10, 2006



Aerosmith - Rexall Place, 12/09/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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Edmonton Journal, Canada
December 10, 2006


Hard-rock Aerosmith hasn't gone soft



Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler blows the doors off of
Motley Crue at Rexall Place on Saturday evening.
(Photograph by: Larry Wong, The Journal)


EDMONTON - Lady luck wasn't on Aerosmith's side for much of this year.

The rockers were forced to blow out an earlier tour -- including a date in Edmonton -- due to Steven Tyler's vocal troubles.

When he recovered from surgery and the fivesome finally hit the road, they had to do so without bassist Tom Hamilton, who is recovering from throat cancer.

They almost lost guitarist Joe Perry, too, when he was beaned in the head with a camera at a November show in Las Vegas.

He was knocked out cold and suffered a concussion, but managed to make it through the rest of the show -- and the tour.

Whew.

Can you imagine a world without Tyler, Perry and the rest of Aerosmith?

The rockers, now in their 50s, are still one of the most dynamic live acts, as they proved yet again at Rexall Place on Saturday night.

Eschewing most high-tech gadgetry -- except for a few TV screens -- the quintet relied on their talent, charisma, energy and 14,000 fans to carry them through their 75-minute set.

Tyler, in particular, fed off the fans, upping his antics with every cheer. He saucily lifted up his shirt, showing off the words "BITE ME" painted around his waist. He pranced along a catwalk, slapping his rear and grinding his privates into a camera lens.

As flashy as his moves were, his vocals were even better. You'd never guess Tyler almost permanently lost the ability to sing earlier this year -- his rasp and banshee-like wail sounded stronger than ever on Love In An Elevator and Cryin'.

Those were among only a handful of newer tunes in Aerosmith's set list.

Instead, Tyler and the boys concentrated on their '70s catalogue, starting with their bluesier tunes -- Toys In The Attic, Walkin' the Dog and Same Old Song and Dance, which featured roadhouse-style keyboards and Perry duelling with the group's fill-in bassist, David Hull.

Saturday's show was technically part of a co-headline tour with Motley Crue, but the '80s hair-metal veterans couldn't live up to the energy of Aerosmith.

Instead, Vince Neil and his crew resorted to their usual gimmicks -- pyro, fireworks, strobes and scantily clad girls -- as they roared through Dr. Feelgood, Shout At The Devil, Looks That Kill, Live Wire, Girls, Girls, Girls and Kickstart My Heart.

Shrouded in smoke and lit from behind, the foursome didn't really have any stage presence -- and therefore, couldn't make a real connection with the crowd.

Oh sure, fans went wild when rickety guitarist Mick Mars played a turbo-charged solo or drummer Tommy Lee passed around his bottle of Jagermeister.

Yet there wasn't much electricity or euphoria -- it felt more like a dress rehearsal, where fans and musicians alike were going through the motions.

"Make some noise!" Neil yelled, reminding the crowd of their role. "Let me hear you!"

The routine might be growing thin because we've seen the Crue so many times over the last two years. This is their third visit to Edmonton -- fourth, if you count their stop in Red Deer earlier this year.

"We'll see you soon," promised Lee at the end of their 75-minute set.

But not too soon, 'kay?

Edmonton Sun, Canada
December 10, 2006


Cool Aerosmith joins with larger-than-life Motley Crue to make Rexall rock



Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler, above,
revs up the crowd last night at Rexall Place.
(Tim Smith, Sun)



Lovingly preserved time capsules from the '70s and '80s were unearthed last night at Rexall Place. And while Aerosmith may have headlined the show, Motley Crue often felt more like just a few old friends dropping by for a visit.

Deafening Sound

And you need a pretty big, fire-retardant house when the Crue comes calling with its deafening sound, blinding pyrotechnics and girls, girls, girls ... The burlesque beauties were suspended above the stage in cages, by silks or lead singer Vince Neil's lapels. Who could blame the guy for locking lips with one of the stiletto-heeled hotties?

It sure looked like a snapshot of the band's heydays. Or maybe even more recently. The Crue's been here a few times in the last year and they could have easily top-lined last night's show, garnering a huge response few "opening" acts are accustomed to.

Bassist Nikki Sixx fondly told the crowd, as he's doubtless told crowds here before, that Edmonton was the Crue's first-ever Canadian concert date all those years ago. And the first half hour of the band's set was all '80s: opening with Dr. Feelgood, Shout at the Devil (updated with big-screen imagery of President George W. Bush), Looks that Kill and Live Wire.

It sounded right.

Neil is still sufficiently raspy - fudging a few lines here, filling in the blanks there - but winning it by smashing a guitar in the end. Plagued by back problems, Mick Mars doesn't move as well as he used to, but his fingers had no trouble working the guitar through a few solos. Sixx is the only one who still has the hair and, guys, your girlfriends still want to make it with the lithe Tommy Lee.

It's hard to talk about Aerosmith, if only because Motley Crue's performance ran late, the sheer scale of the Hollywood bad boys' stage set up took a while to dismantle and laptops are hard to type on while standing up.

By comparison, Steven Tyler and the boys didn't opt for the excesses - their stage set up was minimal. But the leopard print-wearing Tyler, perhaps even more than Neil, is the consummate showman. He swung around a mike and, for effect, mike stand, but he worked the crowd perfectly by dipping way back with Toys in the Attic as their opener.

Bluesy Hues

They then went Walkin' the Dog and had a little Love in an Elevator, most everything taking on bluesy hues. From where I was writing in Rexall, I managed to hear a really tight cover of Baby Please Don't Go - a classic that's been done up by the likes of Muddy Waters and Them, Tyler's own rasp would have, indeed, been a good fit for it. I regret having missed, I'm sure, Sweet Emotion and other classics Aerosmith has built up over four decades.

There aren't many rock concerts parents bring their kids to, but last night's era- friendly showcase of rock 'n' roll struck a mighty, positive blow for family togetherness in this festive season.

Aerosmith: Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
December 9, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Same Old Song And Dance
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Aero Force One
December 9, 2006


Won’t Get Fooled Again!


After the Puerto Rico show the guys made their way back to Boston and went in their studio with The Refugee AllStars. They recorded “Give Peace a Chance” on the day before the Mohegan Sun show and Joe recorded the U2 song “Seconds” the day after with them. I thought the guys did a great job opening the CT show. I asked Joe if this would be the largest crowd they played to and he told me they play to 75,000 people in Africa and just played to 15,000 people in Japan. So there was no stage fright there. There was a language barrier though. The promoter held them about 10 minutes so the crowd could file in and they thought they had to cut their set by 10 minutes. That prompted them to introduce Joe a little early. That caught the usually alert Jim Survis by surprise, but he has cat like reflexes and had Joe’s guitar in his hands and on stage in time for his collaboration with the All Stars. Look for the 2 songs to be released separately for 2 tribute albums early next year.

Rich Feinberg of ESPN gave Joe a racing helmet signed by all 43 Nascar racers from a race the week before. Since they were filming part 2 of the “Back in the Saddle” video Joe joked that he may wear the helmet that night. Speaking of the Nascar shoot, that brought a very healthy Tom Hamilton out. It was great seeing the master of the big bottom out there prowling his familiar ground. He played the last 4 songs of the set to thunderous applause.

He also played the entire Beacon theatre set. He didn’t miss a beat. Tom will be back next year better than ever. The show was awesome. It is always a treat to see the guys in such an intimate setting. Some of the greatest shows that I have been a part of have been the ones in close confines. House of Blues in LA in 94’, Mama Kin in 94’, Middle East and Mama Kin in 95’, Mama Kin in 98’ and my favorite the Hard Rock in Boston in 93’. They brought up a guy named Andy Snitzer for Big 10 Inch. Andy has played with the Stones in the past. It was a great show and was taped by the band.

Joe at Schwartz's - Photo: John Bionelli


Montreal was cool. I always love going there. It is such a world-class city. Joe did some Christmas shopping before the show and ended up at Schwartz’s for some smoked meat sandwiches. He brought Steven a few back for an after show snack.

Joe with Roger Daltry - Photo: John Bionelli


After a day off at home to do some laundry we flew out to Minneapolis to play at the Target Center. The guys like Minneapolis so much they decided to spend the day after the show there. This gave some of the guys a chance to do some major Christmas shopping at Cabela’s. The whole band went and bought up the store. Brad and Joey hit a near by car museum and Steven made a visit to a local school.

Joe and Chrissy backstage after the show - Photo: John Bionelli


Joe took in the Pretender’s and Who show in St. Paul and hung out with the guys before the show. I gotta tell ya my knees were weak being around Chrissy Hynde. I absolutely love the first 2 Pretenders albums and she made us feel right at home. A really nice lady. She still has the pipes and hit every note. She reminded me of the female version of Steven. Both get better with age. Roger Daltry was battling bronchitis and warned Joe to wash his hands after hanging out with him. They had to cut the show short by a few songs because of his condition. Pete reminded Joe that they had their picture taken in Japan last year. I then thought old Ross Halfin must have stuck one under Pete’s nose to get it signed. Ross may joke at how much of a KISS fan I am but he will admit his trousers get a little tighter around Mr. Townsend.

Well folks there are only 5 shows left, 2 in the US and 3 in Canada. I always look forward touring the motherland and this year I was lucky to get to 5 cities in the great white north.

My employee of the week honors go out to Amanda Ayre. She runs the fan club’s Velvet Rope with her sidekick Brian. I asked Amanda if she ever gets our Tour Manager Jimmy Eyers' mail and she said no, but the last time the crew and band were in the same hotel last year in Laredo she got Jimmy’s hotel suite by accident.

Next week I will wrap up the last week of the tour.

See you on the Road!

John B.

Pioneer Press, MN
December 8, 2006


...Thursday night at Minneapolis' Target Center...


Aerosmith stepped in and delivered a professional, energetic and loveable show that had the up-for-it crowd of about 10,000 cheering along, even to second-tier songs like "Rag Doll."

The boys from Boston are recovering from a few heavy hits. Vocalist Steven Tyler underwent throat surgery earlier this year, guitarist Joe Perry took a concussion-causing blow to the face last month from an errant camera boom and bassist Tom Hamilton is still on the mend from treatment for throat cancer. (David Hull, a longtime pal of Perry's who performed on his early solo albums, filled in for Hamilton Thursday night — and even got his own bass solo out of the deal.)

Eager to prove he's still got it, Tyler gave his healed pipes a workout, singing the hell out of songs like "What it Takes," "Cryin'" and "Dream On." The only real gimmick — fake snow fell onstage during "Seasons of Wither" — wasn't necessary.

These guys generated plenty of cool on their own.

Aero Force One
December 8, 2006



Aerosmith - Target Center, 12/07/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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Aero Force One
December 8, 2006




Hey yall, where do I start? WELL...sorry for the delay folks, but landed after Houston took Monty's plane to West Palm, stopped in Tampa for some fuel, then back to West Palm...we landed about 4:45am. We were all really draggin' it. Scott got us a rental car and we got to the hotel by around 5:30am...had the typical checking in, second wind syndrome...and of course had to unpack until at least 6:30/7am - watched the sun come up as we went to bed. Spent Monday in the warmth and sunshine of Florida. That night we had to go through some slides. So me, Joey, Brad, Erin, Scott, and Casey loaded up on the popcorn and twenty carousels and a thousand clicks later we had picked the photos to be used at our 'storytellers show' at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan...6 hours later we had the photos for the Beacon...for that day anyway. There was still a truckload of photos and videos coming from Boston...which we had to go over on the plane to Puerto Rico...BUT...you might have to wait for the book to hear the REAL story there...

Tuesday was another day off and believe it or not, no matter what people may think, most of my days off aren't days off at all. But thank god, on this Tuesday, Erin and I had the chance to go to Disney World. We rented a king air, jumped over to Orlando and spent 7 hours...with everything from Rockin'Roller Coaster to A Bugs Life...4 parks...36 rides...and 100 autographs later. We spent the night there with hopes to hit Universal the next day. Woke up to a barrage of phone calls...all about work... which negated any chance of ever seeing Universal...at least for this year. So we left around 4pm for the show in Tampa only to arrive 2 hours before the show... but enough time for a conference call about a very important secret photo session the band was going to do WHILST in New York...followed by a visit from none other than the legendary John Travolta...Mr. Be Cool himself with his wife, the stunning, Kelly Preston...wow. John is such a sweet friendly man only to be out weighed by the niceness of the people he was with...they were all very charming.

With 45 minutes to do makeup and warm up...and eat a lil salmon and broccoli we hit the stage runnin'. This was the 2nd to last outdoor show this tour...jumped in our plane...flew back to West Palm...woke up around 12 o'clock...where we quickly took a shower and headed over to the The Farmer Girl restaurant in Lake Worth...this was Thanksgiving Day and we decided to feed the homeless and needy people that couldn't otherwise afford a turkey meal. Casey shot Erin and I for 4 hours hopping from table to table while doing a local TV show that was filming for the news. A human interest type piece...it was a CBS affiliate...so they sent it to Boston and Boston sent it to CNN. It was on HEADLINE NEWS. This is the 2nd year in a row where Thanksgiving made me think how lucky to have such a blessed life...so all in all it was a perfect day...

So the 24th we played West Palm...Bob Kraft, the owner of the Patriots, his wife and some friends (who turned out to be the owner of a few department stores like Barneys, Saks...stuff like that) came out to sing a couple choruses of "Walk This Way." Bob showed up to give us his best and to let us know we'd see em' in the playoffs.

This was the last of the outdoor shows for this tour...dripping with female pulchritude... and guys in fancy suits...who all looked a distance cousin of Don Johnson from MIAMI VICE... all of them had that certain something going on that made you know you were nestled in the bosom of Florida and all its glory...the show was just south of fabulous.

Then it was off to Puerto Rico where we had to lease a plane to get our touring gear down there...after a certain amount of sherking and jiving with weight limitations and cutting back...we hit the stage with a bit less than we had in the states but after Joe took off his shirt we realized that what we left out of the production was always there anyway...as long as we play like we're on a mission and play to a few fans who know we are...

Had two days off before Mohegan Sun but like I said, are they really days off?

Took a flight from Puerto Rico...quick pit stop in Florida...then all the way back to Boston...we got in around 6am...watched the sun come up...again...got home at 7:30 fell asleep at 8...woke up at two...jumped right into a hair appointment and a conference call about the recording we were doing the next day with the Refugee Allstars, of John Lennon's "Give Peace a Chance." Had dinner at the house with Chelsea and Taj and spent some time in my closet switching out clothes for the remainder of the tour in Canada. Woke up the next morning, headed over to the studio...where we spent the next 7 hours with Joe Perry, Marti Frederiksen, The Refugee Allstars, management, stylists and a barrage of cameras to get it all on tape which you'll all be seeing soon enough. The Refugee Allstars will be on Oprah soon and their documentary is playing on PBS this month...you gotta check this out. The strength these people showed to survive a war and wind up in a refugee camp is one of the most heart wrenching things you'll have ever seen in your whole life. Once again, the music did the talking...for their survival...and got them to where they are today...thank the lord above. When it came time to play at Mohegan Sun, Tom showed up for an exact reproduction of the Vegas video shoot for ESPN/Nascar. Only this time we would have Tom Hamilton in replace of David Hull! It was a good old fashioned home town gig...my kids showed up with their aunt and uncle and everybody I know in Boston. They get me through my daily goings on...whenever I'm home...that's the butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker...three lawyers, two dentists and a partridge IN a pear tree. It was the 1st of the indoor shows...it was also a night of much changes...which after all is said and done...it turned out to be good things... even though the band has three weeks to go...sometimes changing mid stream, with key people isn't always so bad and can get you to a very different place. At the end of the day it's all good...cuz like Joe Perry says...'it all just gives us the good blessings to have another day to rock'...

I'll make up the rest of the gigs...when the sun comes up in Minneapolis...I wonder if it's purple...

With love,

Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN
December 8, 2006



Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler moved in close to sing with fans as he performed with his band at the Target Center on Thursday night. Mötley Crüe joined the classic band for another comeback.
(Photo by Carlos Gonzalez , Star Tribune)


Of all the '70s and '80s bands you wouldn't expect to still be around in 2006, Thursday's Target Center co-headliners Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe might come to mind first.

Two of the most decadent bands in rock history, they have long since made their rehab-assisted comebacks. The 10,000 fans on hand saw all the founding members except Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, who is recovering from throat-cancer treatment.

Since their comebacks, though, these bands keep coming back again and again on tour. That's why they paired up, to keep fans interested. For much the same reason, we also teamed up to cover it. Here's our back-and-forth, with the profanities lifted out -- unlike the F-bombs Tommy Lee dropped incessantly.


J.B.: This was the Crüe's fourth Twin Cities' concert in the past two years. We needed another Crüe show like Kid Rock and Pam Anderson need another wedding.

C.R.: After seeing the Crüe two months ago at Myth nightclub, I agree it was hard to get excited. That gig was more straight-ahead and not such a circus-like spectacle, which this one quickly became as they opened with a pyro-filled "Dr. Feelgood" and brought out caged strippers for "Wild Side."

J.B.: They had as much pyro as Kiss did opening for Aerosmith three years ago at Target Center. I thought the way-drunk dude in front of us in the Nickelback T put on a better show than the Crüe. I loved his Chris Farley-like dancing, and his air-drum solo was the best I've ever witnessed -- in perfect cadence with Tommy Lee.

C.R.: At least Tommy isn't still spinning around upside down in the high-tech, gravity- and death-defying drum kits he used to own. That's one positive outcome of him doing fewer drugs nowadays.

J.B.: Anyway you look at it, the Crüe was as leaden as ever. At the ripe old age of 45, Vince Neil displayed a Meat Loaf-like physique, and he looked to be in worse shape than Bob Seger last week. And Seger's got 16 years on Vince. Plus, Mr. Sunset Strip kept ripping the crowd for not being loud enough.

C.R.: Vince is just bitter he can't sing anymore, as he painfully proved in the always over-powered ballad "Home Sweet Home."

My favorite comment came from bassist Nikki Sixx, noting this was their last U.S. date. "With us, who knows when we'll be back," he said. My guess is we'll be seeing more than enough of these guys in a year or so, when the movie of their semi-autobiography "The Dirt" opens.

J.B.: As soon as Aerosmith hit the stage, Steven Tyler showed more moves, more charisma and more fun in the first song than Vince did in 67 minutes. And heck, Tyler is 58 and as energetic and exciting as ever.

C.R.: I could've left after the opener "Toys in the Attic" and been happy -- happier than I was after sitting through the next batch of dim-witted songs, like "Rag Doll,"Love in an Elevator" and especially "What It Takes." They played way too many of their MTV-era hits early in the show.

J.B.: Hey, you came of age in the MTV era! "What It Takes" rocked like few arena ballads do. And I thought "Rag Doll" was cool the way Tyler connected with the crowd, singing mouth to mouth with a woman or two. I loved the big smiles and open-mouthed awe on the faces of the women who stood along the runway riveted by his every move and sweet emotion.

C.R.: OK, Mr. '70s. At least we can agree that the walloping one-two punch of "Sweet Emotion" and "Draw the Line" -- and the knockout encore of "Walk This Way" -- was one of the best finishes at a concert this year.


Jon Bream • 612-673-1719 • Chris Riemenschneider • 612-673-4658 • popmusic@startribune.com


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December 7, 2006


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Aerosmith: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
December 7, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Rag Doll
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Last Child
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Aero Force One
December 7, 2006



Aerosmith - Bell Centre, 12/05/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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Montreal Gazette, Cananda
December 6, 2006



Aerosmith's Steven Tyler performs at the Bell Centre.
(Photograph by : Allen McInnis, The Gazette)


Age-defying rockers. Lead singer Tyler's charisma on full display

The boys have it down. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have been rockin' hard for three and-a-half decades. They showed no rust last night, as they brought their road show back to the Bell Centre.

More than 11,000 fans came to see them and openers Motley Crue who, in comparison, were awkward and uninspired - more on that later. Tyler and Perry worked like a well-oiled machine. Especially Tyler. Like his boomer Brit counterpart Mick Jagger, he's an icon, a showboat and a quintessential rock star.

And from last night's opener Toys In the Attic, he had the crowd in the palm of his hand. Strutting about the stage like a man possessed, he inhabited every song, however trite or potentially dated - and defying his age, and the changing musical eras, he brought each one to life.

"If you don't know how to do it, I'll show you how to rock 'n' roll," he sang on Walkin' the Dog, the second number of the night. And he did. With poise, sass, and blind conviction.

Even a throwaway ditty like Love In An Elevator sounded respectable, with help from Perry's wailing guitar. Sauntering about the stage with a sassy strut, Tyler seemed to defy the song to date him.

For the 1990 power-ballad What It Takes, he ventured to the end of the catwalk. "There goes my old girlfriend," he sang, setting up a prototypical rock tragedy. "Do you know what I'm talkin' about?" he asked, reeling in the crowd like a wily preacher man.

A cover of Big Joe Williams's blues classic Baby Please Don't Go allowed the band to get down to business, pounding out the barroom stomper, while Tyler twirled about the open stage like a boy in a playground.

Back on the catwalk, he dropped to his knees, lit from below, and jammed out an esoteric harmonica solo.

Aerosmith keeps it simple. There is no pretense here, just good, down-home fun, and a front man with more charisma than legions of good-tryers half his age.

For the flip side of that, see Motley Crue, who alternated between boring and embarrassing in the opening slot.

Lead singer Vince Neil struggled to hold the audience's attention, getting overshadowed by loudmouth, bad-boy drummer Tommy Lee, who knows not of subtlety.

The cringe factor was on high as Lee goaded the crowd, working the F-word into every sentence and passing liquor into the crowd.

He chanted platitudes such as, "I say Motley, you say Crue. Motley! (Crue!) Motley! (Crue!)," as if trying to distract from his band's irrelevant, listless performance.

And the crowd ate it up. A few key hits helped, including Dr. Feelgood, Shout at the Devil, Same Ol' Situation and the mandatory monster hit Girls, Girls, Girls.

It was nostalgia gone terribly wrong, and cheap rock show tricks falling oh-so-flat. But again, it made the headliners look even better, so mission accomplished.

Aero Force One
December 5, 2006


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Aerosmith: Bell Centre, Montréal, Québec
December 5, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Rag Doll
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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Montreal Gazette, Canada
December 5, 2006


No second acts in American lives? How could F. Scott Fitzgerald have gotten it so wrong? Closing out a 37th year of wrecked elegance and undiminished appetite, Aerosmith has had more comebacks than a Vaudeville host. Nine lives, at the very least - but more importantly, there have been three full career stages for the last arena act to make big dirty fun.

One might have expected Jimmy Page to call Aerosmith "what rock 'n' roll is all about and has been from its inception to the present day." Little Richard would recognize them as "full of filth and full of soul." Likewise, all the Slashes and Axls (and Cobains) who paid tribute; but even Joni Mitchell has called them "the kind of band that reminds me what I loved about rock 'n' roll in the first place."

While the argument may rage, wherever feather-haired sages gather, on whether or not Aerosmith is the greatest American rock band (or heavy rock band), one thing is certain: this is the AeroSmithsonian Institution of Riffs and Boogie, the most American rock band ever to prance to immortality in the kohl eyeliner and silk scarves of arena greatness.

Yes, the Black Crowes had a shot at the title, with their southern DNA and a liberal-redneck stoner stance, before gassing it away on a Hollywood-royalty marriage ... and we are dealing here not with the current widely discredited ugly brand of American, but the generous gung-ho version of Confidence, Indulgence and Attitude, where the only explosions are timed to go off in the encore, and in the listener's internal mojo.

For openers, Aerosmith entered the '70s arena with songs not about ideas, but impulses: Lords of Thighs and Sweet Emotions (a classic little concerned with emotion, after all). And while the U.S. has produced (once produced?) a globe-altering array of thinkers, the brand remains most identifiably stamped with Elvis and the elemental drive. Aerosmith always understood that.

They also showed up for work without any Tolkien boots. Aerosmith may not have been realists - there were drugs involved - but they weren't goblinists, either. The dragons and devils and madrigals were left to the '70s Brit fantasists, from Led Zeppelin to Black Sabbath to Genesis and Jethro Tull. Almost alone among the major heavy bands of their birth era, Aerosmith did it without magic mirrors on the wall.

It makes sense, when you consider their roots. British bands have an innate tendency to look back to Stonehenge, to call on the ancestral Druid priests and Celtic magicks when they need to assert their pedigree. In America, what green ideal would a gang of longhairs look back on but ... suburbia, and more suburbia. Americans have short memories for history, because the history was severed at Ellis Island.

Consider a more serious examination of roots, as it applies to ethnicity.

Like the country - and especially their home northeast - Aerosmith boiled their heritage down into a new identity. When guitarist Joe Perry, of Portuguese and Italian descent (original surname Pereira), met Italian/German/Cherokee/Russian Yonkers, N.Y. escapee Steven Tyler (original surname Tallarico), they bonded on Stones, Yardbirds and probably hallucinogens (it was 1968). This was a quintessentially American (and Canadian) experience, to get your North American musical DNA from Brits while getting wrecked behind a convenience store.

Likewise, their music was boiled down and whipped up into a heavy sum of blues and "blooz" (as in massive arena blues-riffs, as in Joe Perry's fluid/bristling lines), blown-speaker R&B, heavy-ass boogie and the old version of an American "punk" persona - without the Mohawks or the safety pins. The attitude, not the fashion or sociopolitical statement. (Surprisingly enough, Aerosmith would go on to write the singularly heavy MTV sociopolitical statement Janie's Got A Gun, a male salute to female vengeance). Americanness explains why Tyler and Aerosmith could so effortlessly merge their brand with Run DMC, exploding both their careers. Tyler remains the best speed-rapping white rock frontman ever.

Speaking of rapping, what about that singer? In a joint interview once, Perry pointed to the difference between his relatively reserved homestead and Tyler's gaudy mansion - prompting Tyler to respond that his house, like his personality, was all on the outside. America, in all its innocence, could see itself in his Gypsy-jester persona, the happy-tomcat frontman of his generation.

Sex? Likewise, a kind of dirty innocence, the sleaze-positive attitude of an unembarrassably horny rockstar. The Brits, the Plants, Daltreys and Jaggers, always brought more pose, and probably less honest affection for the chicks. Tyler just brought the sexy.

Drugs? Even here, their indulgence was pure low-rent Yankee voodoo. Keith Richards or the Zep maintained the Prince of Darkness myth no matter how ruined they got. Those wasters always remained unattainable, while Steve Tyler was rumoured to be hiding tuinals in his mike scarves; which just seemed ... tawdry. Keith floated a river of heroin through his bloodstream without losing his cool or mystery. He didn't fall off stages a la Tyler. The Stones wrecked a gallery of beautiful hangers-on and remained the Glimmer Twins. Tyler reportedly spent days doing drugs in a limo because he couldn't find his house - which (again, according to legend) he was parked in front of. Perry went broke and lived in a boarding house. No glimmer, just toxicity. Something more approachable about it all. Something almost populist.

But if we are discussing what Borat calls "the U.S. and A," then we're talking the great American wrinkle: the sequel! A band goes from Dream On to, like, dream on, blowing a fortune and a career; falls apart; blows back up in the '80s with a rock-rap revolution and the undeniable vitality of Pump; and secures the career with a corporate reinvention as power-balladeers. All without the singer losing a trace of his energy or pipes.

There are third acts in American rock lives - and rosy financial futures. The second-richest tour in history happened this year - U2, grossing $377 million. And the first? Also this year: the Rolling Stones, who may top a half-billion dollars when A Bigger Bang wraps up.

Right now, they have no viable challengers whose lifespan isn't counted in decades. Right now, only Aerosmith can spread those big, dirty wings.

Aerosmith plays the Bell Centre tonight at 7:30. Motley Crue kicks off. Tickets cost $99.50 to $145.50. Call 514-790-1245.

New York Post, NY
December 5, 2006


An energized Steven Tyler never let up at the Beacon.


All things considered - all things being the Stones' stadium spectacles on the Jersey side this summer and the Red Hot Chili Peppers sizzling springtime date at Irving Plaza - Sunday's Aerosmith gig at the Beacon stands as the top concert to play a major hall in N.Y.C. this year. Seriously.

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler hit the stage running and never relaxed or relented during the two-hour set, which featured hits side by side with rarities from the band's early years when they were first crowned the kings of American blues-rock.

Because the show was a "Private Pass" gig with tickets available only to Citibank AAdvantage credit card holders, Tyler set up the ground rules early. He folded his arms, leaned back and got a dopey, drowsy look on his face, and said, "We won't be having any of this."

The standing-room-only crowd abided by standing up and dancing the night away. It was as if Tyler expected the worst at this corporate-sponsored event - and was blown away to discover how wrong he was about New York fans, as they matched the band's energy all the way to the encore "Walk This Way."

Since Aerosmith has so many original hits, you might not realize how great the band's admiration of the blues is. It was clear not only with the dusty early song "Nobody Knows Me," but also in terrific covers of blues-rock classics like "Walkin' the Dog," "Rattlesnake Shake" and "Baby Please Don't Go."

Aerosmith built a heart-pounding concert: real, in-the-moment rock 'n' roll where nothing felt forced, panties were tossed and the wall between band and fans was shattered.

They tackled their oldest, choicest tunes including "Living on the Edge," "Dream On" and "Sweet Emotion" - and offered them with the kind of musicianship you rarely hear in arena settings, where sound is often sloppy because of over-amplification.

The intimacy also gave Tyler and Perry a chance to speak about how songs were written and what they meant to the band. This show sparkled from unwavering confidence.

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December 5, 1978 - "6 Weeks on the Road & Doin It Again" - Steven Tyler cover of Circus Magazine.

Oakland Press, MI
December 4, 2006
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DETROIT - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's T-shirt said it all on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena.

A script declaring "Never Die" ran the width of the chest, while the back bore the legend "Triumph in the Face of Adversity." That's an apt description of Aerosmith's 2006, one in which the band endured surgery on Tyler's throat and heel, sidelined bassist Tom Hamilton's battle with throat cancer and even guitarist Joe Perry's head-first concussion encounter with a boom camera at a recent taping for a NASCAR promotion in Las Vegas.

Amidst all this, however, Aerosmith has delivered some of its finest shows to date - including an October show at the DTE Energy Music Theatre and Friday's stop in downtown Detroit, Aerosmith's third visit to the metro area in the past year. Exuberant in spirit, the 16-song, nearly two-hour show was as hot as the weather was cold outside, showing the 10,000 or so fans that being down, rather than putting Aerosmith out, only seems to make the Boston quintet more fierce.

Following a solid hour-long set by Oklahoma City upstarts Hinder - whose hit "Lips of an Angel" was clearly known by the Joe Louis crowd - Aerosmith emerged from behind a white curtain, playing a tight 'n' fast rendition of "Toys in the Attic." Promoting a new best-of collection, "Devil's Got a New Disguise," the show was appropriately bolstered by hits - "Love in an Elevator," "Cryin'," "What it Takes" and the anthems "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way" - although "Livin' on the Edge" was a bit of a speed bump and Friday's arrangement of "Sweet Emotion" got a bit messy.

But the real treats were the rarities and covers that dotted the set. The group had a playful time with Rufus Thomas' "Walkin' the Dog" and dug into the blues of Big Joe Williams' "Baby Please Don't Go" and the '60s Fleetwood Mac song "Stop Messin' Around," the latter sung by Perry and both featuring Tayler's harmonica playing. The trippy "Seasons of Wither," with lasers cutting through soap sud snowflakes falling from the ceiling, has become something of an Aerosmith concert staple in recent years, but "One Way Street," from the group's 1973 debut album, was a welcome surprise, especially with the long, lusty group jam that closed the song.

Performance is the real key to Aerosmith's continuing appeal, however. This is a group that in recent years has never appeared to be phoning it in, and even in their mid-'50s the band is playing with the same - if not more - enthusiasm as its younger opening acts, whether its Tyler's dervish moves around the ramps that jut out from both sides and the front of the stage or Perry's slashing guitar heroics - or, for that matter, the obvious enjoyment they get from performing with each other, a chemistry their models, Rolling Stones Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, stopped demonstrating long ago. Drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, meanwhile, are more understated but just as central to the show.

Perry has referred to Detroit as Aerosmith's "home away from home," and he told the Joe Louis crowd that "we can't get enough of Detroit." The feeling was certainly mutual on Friday - and will no doubt remain that way when Aerosmith returns for another concert or two in 2007.

New York, NY - 12/03/06











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Aerosmith: Beacon Theater, New York, NY
December 3, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Movin' Out
Walkin' The Dog
Cryin'
Big Ten Inch Record
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
I Dont Want To Miss A Thing
Stop Messin' Around
Hangman Jury/Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Last Child
Rattlesnake Shake
Sweet Emotion
Livin' On The Edge
Train Kept A Rollin'
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Walk This Way


Soundcheck: Mama Kin & unconfirmed others.
Tom is reported to be there and playing.


Thanks to:  AeroFANatic.bigbig.com


  Posted 12/3/06 10:27 pm

Detroitip.com
December 2, 2006


Aerosmith - 12/01/06



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Blabbermouth.net, NY
December 2, 2006


A 12-minute audio interview with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, conducted last month by Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, has been posted online at this location:  www.wrif.com...

Aero Force One
December 2, 2006


Aerosmith - Joe Louis Arena, 12/01/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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Aerosmith: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, MI
December 1, 2006

Toys In The Attic
Walkin' The Dog
Rag Doll
Love In An Elevator
Cryin'
What It Takes
Baby Please Don't Go
Stop Messin' Around
Seasons Of Wither
Dream On
Devil's Got A New Disguise
One Way Street
Livin' On The Edge
Sweet Emotion
Draw The Line

~~~~~Encore~~~~~

Walk This Way


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The Republican, MA
December 2, 2006


UNCASVILLE, Conn. - Few bands can generate the amount of live concert excitement as Aerosmith and the veteran band proved once again they are kings of the arena rock hill with a two-hour performance at Mohegan Sun Arena Wednesday night.

The band is touring in support of a greatest hits release "Devil's Got a New Disguise," and has dubbed the current stretch of dates the "Route of All Evil," tour.

Along with their classic rock catalog, a live video shoot for an upcoming NASCAR event, and a grandiose multi-tiered stage with a length-of-the-arena runway, the band had the added cache of bringing back ailing bassist Tom Hamilton for a string of songs.

Hamilton, who is enduring radiation treatment, has made select appearances at various shows.

Aerosmith went straight to the archives, opening with "Toys in the Attic," with guitarist Joe Perry and lead singer Steven Tyler immediately taking advantage of the runway by taking a stroll out to the middle of the arena.

The group worked up "Walkin' the Dog," before bringing out Hamilton and the camera crews to tape a video for "Back in the Saddle Again," which will air during a 2007 NASCAR event on ESPN. The song was augmented by racing scenes played out on a drive-in size theater screen at the back of the stage.

While Tyler struggled with his earpiece monitors early on, he didn't let the technical glitch hinder his performance and the distraction didn't affect his ability to let loose on a glorious acapella intro to "What It Takes."

Through the acid blues of "Baby, Please Don't Go," and the Joe Perry-led "Stop Messin' Around" (with Tyler playing harp) the aged rockers proved they still may be the baddest band on the planet.

Perry and Tyler brought the floor show to the end of the runway again, sitting down for an acoustic break that eventually turned into an electrifying version of "Dream On."

The band delivered the title track to "Devil's Got a New Disguise," before bringing back Hamilton to help finish the set with "Livin' on the Edge," "Sweet Emotion," and "Draw the Line." They encored with "Walk This Way."

The Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars opened the show with a 35-minute set of rhythmic, world music that featured a sit-in with Joe Perry.

Aero Force One
December 1, 2006

Hit Parader


Bowie, Stewart & Davies: Heavy Metal Gods?

The November issue of Hit Parader magazine has put together its list of Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists. However, quite a number of rock, hard rock, pop and blues singers made the list, including Robert Plant, who is number-one; Steven Tyler is three; Freddie Mercury six; and Paul Rodgers nine. Other surprises on the "heavy metal" list are Mick Jagger at 15; former Journey singer Steve Perry at 28; David Bowie at 64; and Rod Stewart at 60.



Hit Parader's Top 10 Heavy Metal singer followed by a sampling of classic rock acts in the Top 100.


 1) Robert Plant
 2) Rob Halford
 3) Steven Tyler
 4) Chris Cornell
 5) Bon Scott
 6) Freddie Mercury
 7) Bruce Dickinson
 8) Ozzy Osbourne
 9) Paul Rodgers
10) Ronnie James Dio
11) Axl Rose
12) Sammy Hagar
13) Geddy Lee
15) Mick Jagger
17) Roger Daltrey
18) Paul Stanley
19) David Lee Roth
22) Klaus Meine
28) Steve Perry
29) Gene Simmons
30) Joe Elliott
31) Jon Bon Jovi
32) Alice Cooper
33) Vince Neil
34) Steve Marriott
39) Brian Johnson
40) Bret Michaels
43) Ian Gillian
54) David Coverdale
59) Phil Lynnot
60) Rod Stewart
62) Ray Davies
64) David Bowie
65) Joan Jett
78) Ann Wilson
79) Jimi Hendrix
83) Dee Snider
84) Joe Lynn Turner
90) Ian Astbury
99) Kevin Dubrow

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Aero Force One
November 30, 2006


Some of the members of Aerosmith kept busy over the Thanksgiving weekend in Florida. Steven Tyler helped feed the homeless at a shelter in West Palm Beach on turkey day. On Friday, guitarist Brad Whitford married his girlfriend Kim -- which now leaves Tyler as the only bachelor in the group. Tonight they are performing in Uncasville, Connecticut and will be joined by bass player Tom Hamilton, who has been off the tour as he recovers from throat cancer. He will be filming his part on "Back in the Saddle," which NASCAR will use in commercials and promos next year. They'll do one more one-off without Motley Crue Friday in Detroit before rejoining the Crue in Montreal next Tuesday.



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Blabbermouth.net, NY
November 30, 2006


Bassist Tom Hamilton joined Aerosmith on stage during their appearance last night (Wednesday night, November 29) at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Uncasville isn't far from the band's home base in Boston, and that's where Hamilton has been recovering from throat cancer and the treatments for the disease, including radiation therapy. Hamilton reportedly came on stage during the third song of the group's set ("Back in the Saddle") to shoot his part for the band's NASCAR footage before returning later on to perform "Livin' on the Edge", "Sweet Emotion", "Draw the Line" and "Walk this Way". A 150-picture gallery from last night's concert has been posted online at JustinsPhotos.com.


(Thanks: Justin Hunt / www.justinsphotos.com)

Aero Force One
November 30, 2006


Aerosmith - Mohegan Sun Arena, 11/29/06
(Photo by Amanda from AF1)


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