Aerosmith News

PSX Extreme
April 29, 2008


If you're looking forward to Guitar Hero: Aerosmith in late June, you're probably a fan of the legendary band and a fan of music-based video games. You probably enjoy Rock Band as well as Activision's franchise. However, if you want your Aerosmith fix, it seems you're gonna have to stick with Guitar Hero.

Only one song, "Train Kept a Rollin'," is available for Rock Band, but any Aerosmith tracks in the future will be exclusive to Guitar Hero titles. Evidently, Newsweek received confirmation from an Aerosmith publicist and Activision PR that the band's songs are cemented firmly in the GH realm "for an unspecified period of time." This only makes sense, as the band has a Guitar Hero game with their name in the title. Of course, this erases the possibility of future Aerosmith songs going up as downloadable content for Rock Band, and it begs the question: will other artists go exclusive with either GH or RB? Are the publishers scrambling about right now, trying to nail down exclusive rights? We're not sure, but we imagine the war has already begun...

Look for more on Guitar Hero: Aerosmith as time goes on; probably after the Grand Theft Auto IV craze has had a chance to die down a bit.

Boston Globe, MA
April 28, 2008



Singer/Songwriter Stuart Lewis (left) and Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton -
April 26 in Cambridge (Photo by: Bill Brett/Globe Staff)


MIT president Susan Hockfield and her Harvard counterpart Drew Gilpin Faust were new additions at this year's "Banned in Boston" held Saturday evening at MIT's Kresge Auditorium. The spoofy musical revue also featured appearances by Mayor Tom Menino, House Speaker Sal DiMasi, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, and scientist Eric Lander, best known for his work mapping the human genome. The money raised from the show supports Urban Improv's programs to combat youth violence.

Aero Force One Forum
April 28, 2008




Steven Tyler of Aerosmith backstage at Coachella Music
Festival 2008 - Indio, California - 04-27-08


More... (here).

Bloids.com
April 27, 2008


The Coachella music festival was in full swing this weekend, with tons of celebs getting hippied out in Indio....




Steven Tyler, just being himself.

Orange County Register, CA
April 27, 2008




Celebrity sighting: Steven Tyler at Coachella.
(Photo by Laila Derakhshanian, the Orange County Register)

The Arizona Republic, AZ
April 26, 2008


"The Coachella Valley Music Festival in Indio, Calif. hosts 125 bands this weekend. Check out our blog and photos from the event..."



Steven Tyler from Aerosmith was spotted in the VIP tent.
(Photo by: Celine Hacche/The Arizona Republic)

GettyImages.com
April 26, 2008



INDIO, CA - APRIL 25: Musicians Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (L) and Pink attend
day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 25, 2008 in Indio, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)



INDIO, CA - APRIL 25: Musicians Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (L) and Pink attend
day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival held at the Empire Polo Field on April 25, 2008 in Indio, California. (Photo by Karl Walter/Getty Images)

Wicked Local Mendon, MA
April 25, 2008



Aerosmith, with Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler, Ray Tabano and Joe Perry, plays its first show, at Nipmuc Regional High School...
(Photo courtesy of Aerosmith biography "Walk This Way")



MENDON - Aerosmith may only play huge arenas and stadiums now, but the Boston band had to start somewhere, and that first gig took place at none other than the Miscoe Hill School gymnasium.

The location, which was the Nipmuc Regional High School gymnasium at the time, is gaining prominence again as it is featured in the new "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" game, according to a story on the band's Web site.

Fans of the band and the game at Miscoe Hill School, from students right up through the principal, said they are pumped that the school will find itself in millions of homes when the game is released in June.

Roy Spindel, a counselor at the school, was at the first show back in 1970, when he was a Nipmuc student.

"I remember being blown away by their sound," Spindel said. "When they were playing, it seemed obvious they were going to go some place. All I could think of was, 'this is what it must feel like when the Rolling Stones play.' They sounded like they had been together forever."

The show probably cost about a dollar, Spindel said, adding that his brothers' band was supposed to play that night but they were bumped for Aerosmith....


Continued:  (here).

Buzz Photo LLC
April 24, 2008





Rock legend Steven Tyler and a mystery male friend decided to go out for a little shopping yesterday. First Steven hit up Fred Segal in West Hollywood, California, which is where we caught up with him to snap a few fotos! Steven was looking very much the aging rock star (in a good way) in his floppy hat and torn jeans. We loved it when Steven decided to get a bit goofy and posed with his hat. Nice to see that the man’s still got it!


More photos:  (here).

Aero Force One
April 24, 2008





Wanna see Steven Tyler perform? Of course you do. Check this out!!!

The Demon of Screamin’ will perform at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert honoring legendary artist Alice Cooper and renowned guitarist Slash. The event will be held on May 9, 2008, at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares® MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

There are a very limited number of tickets available for sale (in the balcony). However, AF1’s got a pair of tickets to giveaway to one lucky Platinum or Gold member winner. How cool is that? Here’s what you gotta do…send in YOUR request for the pair of tickets to contests@aeroforceone.com (subject line: Tickets to MAP Fund). AF1 will randomly select a winner. It don’t get much simpler than that now does it? Oh, Yeah! We’ll also throw in a $50 gift card to the AF1 online store.

Check this out – wanna write a recap of the event? Well, whoever wins the tix can write a recap of the event and send it in to AF1 (customerservice@aeroforceone.com – subject line: MAP Fund recap) and we’ll post it on the site.

Entries are due by Thursday, May 1st at 12pm EST. The winner will be notified by Friday, May 2nd 12pm EST. Once the winner is confirmed the winner will be announced and posted... on AF1.

When you submit your entry, be sure to include all of your contact info (name, day time phone number, email address, mailing address) so we can locate you if you win. You wanna win, right?

Remember, AF1 will get you a pair of tickets but you gotta get yourself there. Tickets will be left under the winners name at the will call window.

Don’t wanna take your chance at winning and want to buy them now? Balcony seats are available - for more information contact Wynnie Wynn at (310) 581-8659 or visit musicares.com.

Get Official Rules (here).

Boston Herald, MA
April 23, 2008



Doris Kearns Goodwin and Tom Hamilton as Abigail and John Adams.


Aerosmith bass biggie Tom Hamilton and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin channeled John and Abigail Adams for their performance in Urban Improv’s ’Banned in Boston’ musical revue.

The craziness - which moves to Cambridge this year - gets under way Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Theater at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium. Wethinks Tom is spending too much time watching his presidential alter-ego on HBO!

LFC Daily Click
April 18, 2008




April 18 at 3:15 p.m. - Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, visited a history of rock and roll class and spoke with Mike Knish '09, far left, and Prof. Don Meyer, second from left. Photo taken by Liz Meyer and sent by Prof. Don Meyer.


Photo by:  (Lake Forest College Daily Click).

Aero Force One
April 23, 2008





Check out Joe’s congratulatory message to Slash on the release of his new Gibson Signature series model... Check out Slash's new model at Gibson.com.


Watch video:  (here).

Boston Globe, MA
April 23, 2008



Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and rocker Tom Hamilton as Abigail and John Adams. (JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF)


Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton will be John Adams to Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's Abigail at this weekend's "Banned in Boston." The duo gave photographers a sneak peek yesterday of their skit that is part of the annual spoofy variety show held to raise money for Urban Improv, a violence prevention program for children and teenagers. Because Avalon, the revue's traditional spot, is closed for renovations, the show has been moved to MIT's Kresge Auditorium. Joining a traditional cast of local boldface names will be two new actors, MIT president Dr. Susan Hockfield and Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust.

Aero Force One
April 22, 2008





Steven Tyler to perform at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, honoring legendary artist Alice Cooper and renowned guitarist Slash, will be held on May 9, 2008, at The Music Box @ Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, Calif. All proceeds will benefit the MusiCares® MAP Fund, which provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.

Alice Cooper will be honored as the recipient of the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication to and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund and his devotion to helping other addicts with the recovery process. Slash will be the recipient of the MusiCares From the Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization.

Steven will perform with Camp Freddy (Billy Morrison, Chris Chaney, Donovan Leitch, Matt Sorum and Slash) along with Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) and Robin Zander (Cheap Trick). The evening will also feature a special performance by Blind Melon and a very special performance by Alice Cooper and Slash. Out of respect for the clients the MusiCares MAP Fund serves, the event will be alcohol-free. Balcony seats are available - for more information contact Wynnie Wynn at (310) 581-8659 or visit musicares.com.

Boston Herald, MA
April 22, 2008


Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton is shedding his rock star image for a presidential one, donning a wig and period costume to transform into John Adams for a Boston charity.

Hamilton will be joined by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, who will play Abigail Adams, in "Banned in Boston," an annual musical revue that raises money for Urban Improv, a violence prevention program for children and teenagers.

Hamilton and Goodwin are scheduled to perform Saturday at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Planning to join them are Boston Mayor Tom Menino, Harvard President Drew Gilpin Faust and Boston Red Sox President Larry Lucchino, among other local celebrities.

This will be the 16th performance of "Banned in Boston."

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On the Net:

http://www.urbanimprov.org

TheBeachCruiser.com
April 21, 2008


Sturgis, S.D.–– After thousands of votes and an in-person interview with a diverse panel of judges, Rachel Rilley of Henderson, NV, has been selected as Miss Sturgis 2008. Rachel’s bubbly personality, combined with a knockout figure and brains to match (she has a degree in chemistry), make her the quintessential Miss Sturgis. Rachel is heading off to Boston in May for her “Sturgis Rally News” cover photo shoot with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler. During Sturgis Bike Week, Miss Sturgis signs posters, conducts radio interviews and is frequently interviewed herself. During the year, as Miss Sturgis, Rachel will be appearing at bike and trade shows across the country....

MTV.com
April 17, 2008



(Photo: RedOctane/ Activision)


Earlier this week, game developers from Activison came through New York City to show off the upcoming "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" game and to answer the question "Why Aerosmith?"

A single band has never had a version of the best-selling "Guitar Hero" game to itself. But Aersomith, at least in name, is getting just that. Aaron Habibipour, a producer on the game, told MTV News that the famous Boston band got the gig because they are one of the top-five "holy grail" groups, according to music fans polled by Activision.

Technically, "Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" — which ships for the Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 and Wii in June — isn't just Aersomith. The game will feature more than 40 songs, with 60 percent being hits from the band's decades-long career. The other 40 percent will be from Aersomith contemporaries like Cheap Trick and Mott the Hoople. The Aerosmith songs will all be masters, except for three, including "Make It" and "Movin' Out," which the band rerecorded for the game.

Since "GH III" came out just last fall, it's logical to assume that the "Aerosmith" version is just a moderately tweaked version of "III." Habibipour said "Aersomith" is not simply a reskinned version of "III," noting that new costumes for "GH III" characters appearing in "Aerosmith" have been added, six new venues have been created for the game, and the menus and interfaces have been redone. Difficulty levels have also been tweaked. "We went back and retuned the game so it was back to where people felt it needed to be," Habibipour said. That doesn't mean the game has been dramatically altered — "medium is not the old easy" — but the developers listened to "GH III" players who felt like the game might have had too many brick walls for casual fans.

"Guitar Hero: Aerosmith" features six venues, the first based on Nipmuc Regional High School where the band played its first gig more than 30 years ago. The other venues are based on the band's albums, including a stage with a giant jack-in-the-box inspired by Toys in the Attic. New York club Max's Kansas City was also recreated as a venue.

Lead singer Steven Tyler did motion capture of his stage moves and facial expressions. The camera that filmed him was also motion-captured, so that the game can render moments like when Tyler grabs it. Guitarist Joe Perry selected the guitars for each set.

One of the additions from "III," boss battles against the likes of Slash and Tom Morello, won't be as apparent in "Aerosmith." The developer said there will be only one boss battle, though he wouldn't say who it's against (nor does he deny that it's hard to guess).

The new game has been in development since last year, before "III" was completed. It was helped along into existence by the fact that Joe Perry's son is a big "Guitar Hero" fan. According to Habibipour, Perry saw his son playing an earlier "Guitar Hero" and wanted to know why Aerosmith wasn't a part of it. When Activision was looking to include an Aerosmith song in "GH III" — and wasn't happy with a cover version that was available — Perry himself called up to volunteer his involvement.

Centering a game on the band made sense, Habibipour said, but he clarified that band-specific "Guitar Hero" games do not represent the sole future of the franchise. "It's its own path," he said. Band-specific "GH" games and full "GH" sequels can co-exist, he said, in parallel paths of development.

"Guitar Hero: Aersomith" ships in June, the same month that the series' DS debut, "Guitar Hero: On Tour" ships. The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game were developed by Neversoft, which took the reins from series founder Harmonix on "Guitar Hero III." The Wii and PS2 versions were developed by Vicarious Visions and Budcat Creations, respectively.

Kiss108.com
April 18, 2008





     

Aero Force One
April 18, 2008





I thought I'd write and talk about some of the stuff that's going on these days. We're really excited about the Guitar Hero thing and have been hammering away at helping it all get ready. I thought making records was complicated!

I'm going to be in a play called Banned in Boston which I do every year around this time. It's a comedy about how ridiculous modern life can be especially when it comes to politics. Or pretty much anything having to do with reality. They get well known people from Boston to go up onstage and say things that would ruin their careers if they said it anywhere else. Luckily I can ham it up and there are no consequences (except for the suffering of the audience). The best thing about it is that it raises a lot of money for a group called Urban Improv. They go to schools in areas where there's a lot of danger on the streets and help the kids have strategies for dealing with dicey situations. It's been going for a long time and has been proven to make a difference.

I'm doing some press to let people know it's happening. This morning I did an on air interview with WZLX which is Boston's classic rock station. I think it went pretty well considering I only woke up ten minutes before I was supposed to call. It was 8:10. If way back when we started the band I knew I would have to get up that early I would have gotten a normal job.

Tomorrow I'm going to be doing one for Kiss 108 at 7:15. There's no telling what kind of stuff will fall out of my mouth into the microphone at that hour.

So anyway, just because we're off the road doesn't mean we're being unproductive.

We're all in album mode. Everybody has been saving up riffs we can make into Aerosmith songs when we hit the studio. I'm restraining myself about when it will come out. We have some solid song ideas happening and we're not putting it out until the inspiration drips right out of your speakers.

Until next time,

TH

WZLX.com
April 18, 2008


Aerosmith's bass player Tom Hamilton takes some time to talk with the K&M crew...


Listen:  (here).

Aero Force One
April 16, 2008


That's right, Tom Hamilton is hittin' the Boston airwaves this week. Listen to Tom on WZLX 100.7FM on Thursday, April 17th around 8:00am EST and Kiss 108FM on Friday, April 18th around 7:00am EST as Tom talks about his comedic role in the annual Banned In Boston!!  This year the event takes place on Saturday, April 26th at the Theater at MIT's Kresge Auditorium.

Boston Globe, MA
April 17, 2008


Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler exudes the coolness of a veteran rock star, but the former New Hampshire lad is a gadget geek at heart. In the new issue of Private Air magazine, the rocker shows off a watch that contains a 007-like emergency beacon that he says he smuggled into the US from France. "These are illegal in the States, but I had to have one," Tyler (left) gushes. (He also talks about the band, which just finished its biggest tour in years, promising that their next album - their last for Sony - will be "a nice, real record.") Tyler loves flying (he estimates he's leased hundreds of jets), founded Red Wing Motorcycles with a couple of family members, and once was in training to fly in the Russian space shuttle program. "The only reason I passed on it was because of my kids," Tyler tells the magazine. "But, I was ready. I was so ready."

Gaming Age Online, NJ
April 16, 2008


It's about ready to "Walk This Way" and pre-order Guitar Hero: Aerosmith at your local retailer. Activision has sent over some details on pricing and the package to celebrate the impending release.





Guitar Hero: Aerosmith features songs spanning their long chart-topping career as well as hits from their favorite groups like The Clash, Cheap Trick, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts and more. Pre-ordering will give you access to a special bundle which includes guitar, the exclusive Aerosmith faceplate, an Aerosmith tour book and of course, the game.





Pricing is as follows:

$99 for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii
$89 for PlayStation 2 wireless
$109 for the two-guitar (wired) PlayStation 2 bundle which includes both a black and silver guitar.

For more information about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, check out http://www.guitarherogame.com/ghaerosmith.

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Photo courtesy:  (Camparigirl88).

BrandWeek.com
April 10, 2008


"...It was December 2006 and the snow was coming down hard. Dusty Welch had flown from sunny California smack into a blizzard in Boston. At Logan International, he rented a car and braved the icy roads up into central Vermont. It was, perhaps, a foolish trek, but Welch was on a mission. He was on his way to meet Joe Perry — yes, that Joe Perry, the bad-boy guitarist for Aerosmith — to talk about a new, branded version of Activision's hit videogame, Guitar Hero III.

Things went well in the veteran rocker's living room and Welch, 38, learned that when a rock star begins talking to you about stuff other than rock music, it's a good sign. Still, what happened next caught him totally off guard. 'Come check out my gun collection,' Perry said, leading Welch through snow drifts out to his barn, where the 57-year-old guitarist beamed over his arsenal. Perry was particularly proud of his Civil War muskets, one of which he picked up, packed with powder and fired. Welch will never forget the feeling: 'Standing there in the massive cloud of smoke with Joe Perry, with the sulfur smell, in the middle of a snow storm . . . It was a surreal moment....' "

BraveWords.com
April 13, 2008





Paul Stanley's (KISS) website has issued the following update:

"Another great turnout this weekend for Paul's Art Shows in Charlotte! Art lovers and fans of all ages stopped by to view Paul's art in person. We will be announcing several more shows in the near future, and don't forget Paul will be at the Wentworth Gallery in Chestnut Hill, MA on April 25 and 26.

Here's a photo of Paul with Brad Whitford (guitar) of Aerosmith. Brad stopped by Wentworth Gallery in Charlotte to visit with Paul and check out his artwork!"

RedWingMotorcycles.com
April 8, 2008


Red Wing is proud to welcome Estridge Motorsports, in Matthews N.C. to the Red Wing family of dealers. For those of you local to N.C, Estridge Motorsports can be reached by phone at (704) 847.1083

MassLive.com
April 9, 2008


It was a banner day for the Red Sox in numerous ways: the team received its 2007 championship rings, the team won a 5-0 shutout and Bill Buckner came home.

Lest it be overshadowed, though, it's important to note that favorite son Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Neil Diamond both chipped in with performances for the ages.

As Sox & Dawgs points out, it would have been nice to have the Standells perform, too, to complete the trifecta. But hey, you can't complain with this kind of performance:



If I haven't said it before, I'll say it now: You're essentially dead to me if you can't appreciate a lil Aerosmith in your life.

--Dan Lamothe, Red Sox Monster


(Watch video here)

Aero Force One
April 10, 2008


More details are out about Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. GameSpot reported last week that 60 percent of the 40-plus songs in the game will be by the legendary band. The remainder will be from a variety of groups with announced acts including Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Mott the Hoople and The Kinks. The Aerosmith songs confirmed so far are Make It, Uncle Salty, Draw the Line, No Surprize and Sweet Emotion. The game is due out in June.

RedWingMotorcycles.com
April 8, 2008


Opening day at Fenway!


Hey just back from Fenway Paaahhhkkkk...Opening day and I got to sing God Bless America with 40,000 strong backing me up on vocals. It doesn't get much better. Oh, and the Sox kicked some butt. See you on the road, real soon. ST

Aero Force One
April 9, 2008



Magee, Steven and John B. with the World Series Trophy at Fenway Park
(April 8, 2008)


More... (here).

Aero Force One
April 9, 2008


Back In The Saddle


I was a little surprised when Steven called last week and wanted to go to the Red Sox home opener. I was even more surprised that he accepted their offer to sing “God Bless America.” The Sox provided ST and his gang with awesome Monster seats. He watched the first half of the game from high above the friendly confines of the old bandbox. The weather was beautiful and sunny just barley kissing 60 degrees. It was a far cry from my last outdoor sporting event back in January when the then unbeaten Patriots smoked the San Diego Chargers to capture the AFC title. The temp that day was hovering around the freezing mark. Same outcome as the home team won again. The only problem with the Monster seats is the lack of out houses and when Mr. Tyler asked our Sox appointed security guard where the closet bathroom was we were taken to the commode under the center field bleachers. It was packed with fans that had been holding in their Bud Lights for a few innings. The Demon being the trooper that he is joined the throngs of Yankee haters who were left with their jaws dropped as he walked in. The thing that still blows my mind is how many people yell out “Hey that’s Mick Jagger! What? C’mon Boston. One guy even screamed “I can’t believe Bon Jovi is taking a piss in our bathroom. Now, I can honestly say I have heard it all. Either that guy was focally challenged or Steven had one of the best disguises ever. He didn’t seem to mind but forgive him for not shaking hands.



The eyebrows have it!


Steven then proceeded to Canvas Alley to sing “God Bless America” during the 7th inning stretch. As you all know Steven is no stranger to singing at sporting events but admitted he was nervous before stepping onto the sacred grounds of the Fenway outfield, yards away from where Dewey Evans patrolled the 9th position for nearly 20 seasons. Steven belted out the first half of the Irving Berlin classic before turning the mic over to the Fenway faithful who sang the second to last line of the tune so deafening that it sonically rivaled the F-16 Fighting Falcons that flew overhead earlier in the day. He dedicated the song to the Boston fans and the troops in Iraq. After that he watched the rest of the game with his pal and Crimson Hose co-owner John Henry. Steven wanted to talk baseball while Henry wanted to talk drums. The two met in 1995 in Florida when JH owned the Florida Marlins and Aerosmith were in Miami recording Nine Lives.



Steven warms up! Check out his glasses. Photo by: Mike Harnois



Steven at Fenway! Photo by John Bionelli

The day started out with all the pomp and circumstance that goes along with the Olde Towne team winning it’s 7th World Series title. The Red Sox are the winners of the second most titles in World Series history. The Yankees of course are first and while they are not in danger of giving up that the title of most wins any time soon they are certainly adjusting their rear view mirrors.

The Bruins, Patriots and Celtics were all represented along with the Sox on the field before the game and with a tip of the hat to Bill Buckner who threw out the first pitch. All I have to say is why did they have to have Bill Buckner throw out the first pitch? True the guy made one of the biggest errors in World Series play but his error didn’t lose the Sox the 1986 World Series. If anyone should have thrown out the first pitch it should have been then manager John McNamara for leaving the aging gimpy first basemen in there in the first place but I digress. I can just see old Johnny Mac and Grady Little sipping a Pina Colada together watching the festivities on NESN talking about their regrets.

Joey’s drum tech John “Magee” McGary was part of our entourage albeit 150 pounds lighter than when he first started with the band. Magee was the one who hijacked the World Series trophy for a photo op with ST and yours truly. Magee has his bags packed and will be keeping his chops up setting up the “Traps” for Eric Kretz next month as he embarks on a world tour with the newly reunited “Stone Temple Pilots.” Ironically Magee was with STP when they opened up for Aerosmith a few years back.



He had to give it back! Photo by: Mike Harnois



God Bless America has a nice ring to it. Magee's borrowed ring. Photo by: Mike Harnois

That’s all for now folks! A big thank you goes out to Sox brass Larry Cancro and Beth “Motley” Krudys for making it all happen.

See you in the studio!
John B.

GettyImages.com
April 8, 2008



Boston - April 08: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith celebrates after singing 'God Bless America' during the seventh inning stretch against the Detroit Tigers on April 8,2008 during Opening Day at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Tigers 5-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)



Boston - April 08: Steven Tyler of Aerosmith celebrates after singing 'God Bless America' during the seventh inning stretch against the Detroit Tigers on April 8,2008 during Opening Day at Feway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Tigers 5-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

YouTube.com
April 8, 2008



Steven Tyler performing 'God Bless America' during the seventh inning stretch.


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HardRock.com
April 6, 2008








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On Sale April 8


June Cover - Joe Perry




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Aero Force One
April 4, 2008





Steven Tyler's Red Wing Motorcycles are now available in Japan - that's right - the land of the rising sun. How cool is that?

For more information check out the new Japanese based website for the Red Wing Motorcycles - www.rwm.jp

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 4, 2008


Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler's Red Wing Motorcycles are now available in Japan.

For more information, check out the company's Japanese web site at this location.

Tyler launched Red Wing Motorcycle Company in collaboration with Mark Dirico and AC Custom Motorcycles. Red Wing Motorcycles are the fusion of rock and roll artistry and superior engineering. Imbued with Tyler's sense of style, each motorcycle is as comfortable to ride as it is sexy.

Tyler's artistic vision drove the outrageous design of the custom motorcycles, each hand crafted and hand signed by the legendary rock star.

"You get on one of these bikes and you can ride for days," Tyler said. “These bikes are sick, rugged, and just damn cool. And they’re amazing to look at.”

These motorcycles were made to ride. With a 35% increase in horsepower to the rear wheel compared to a stock Harley Davidson, and every inch handcrafted and tailor engineered, they are as hot to drive as they are to look at. The ProStreet model focuses on the beauty and finesse of Tyler's unique design while never losing sight of critical comfort and performance. The Retro model has the look and feel of a classic Harley Davidson with new components that ensure the best riding experience possible.

Red Wing Motorcycles are backed not only by Tyler's brilliance and style but by decades of engineering and motorcycle experience. Engineered by internationally renowned master engineer, Mark Dirico, each facet of the bike was purposefully crafted for a smooth, beautiful ride. Each bike is hand built by the team at AC Custom Motorcycles, with more than 300 years of combined experience building and perfecting motorcycles.

Red Wing Motorcycles debuted at the New Hampshire International Speedway’s Sylvania 300 and are now available to the public. Exclusive viewing of the bikes can be found at Manchester and Nashua, NH Harley Davidson dealerships. Each bike is backed by an extensive warranty and can be fully serviced by local Harley dealers.

More information about Red Wing Motorcycles can be found at this location.

ContactMusic.com
April 1, 2008



Steven Tyler, Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards 2007-
Press Room. London, England - 11.05.07


"It's probably not what you would expect but I'd love to work with Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. Oh, and John Mayer, definitely."

--American Idol winner Jordin Sparks on her dream collaborations


Click (here) for the Steven Tyler photo gallery.

Blabbermouth.net, NY
April 2, 2008


ThisIsNottingham.co.uk reports that Deep Purple's rock anthem "Smoke On The Water" is the track with the greatest guitar riff of all time, according to a new survey.

The vintage hard rock song was crowned the greatest piece of strumming by Guitar-X students at London's Tech Music Schools.

The song beat Nirvana's grunge classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" into second place, while Aerosmith's "Walk This Way" came third.

John Wheatcroft, head of instruments at Guitar-X, said: "Whilst it could be argued that we are no longer living in the iconic 'Age Of The Electric Guitar', a quick look around any record shop proves that musical quality lasts, with artists such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or Led Zeppelin shifting just as many albums today than they did in their heyday."


Read more at ThisIsNottingham.co.uk

Aero Force One
April 1, 2008


Sneak Peek of Guitar Hero:  Aerosmith





Watch:  (here).

Easier (press release), UK
March 31, 2008


Hard Rock International today announced the renovation of its legendary London Vault, filled with rare pieces of music memorabilia. From 31 March, more pieces from music history will be installed in the Hard Rock Vault, becoming permanent additions to Hard Rock’s world-famous memorabilia collection.....

The Hard Rock Vault, which opened in 2001, is located beneath Hard Rock Cafe London’s Rock Shop, formerly a Coutts Bank, which housed the Queen’s treasury, and now contains some of the most valuable pieces of music memorabilia in the world – from Jimi Hendrix’s Flying V to John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “Instant Karma.” In the past 18 months, artists and musicians, including Brian May, Aerosmith, Natasha Bedingfield and The Who, have all taken tours of the Hard Rock Vault.....

More than 70,000 items can be found in the global archives of Hard Rock International which are displayed at Hard Rock locations throughout the world. With a vast and unrivalled collection of memorabilia, Hard Rock Cafe London alone owns such pieces as Little Richard’s boots, Freddie Mercury’s throne and guitars from Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, The Who and Aerosmith, to name a few. Visitors to the London cafe can dine amongst the items on display or visit the Hard Rock Vault which is open for free daily tours.....