Steven Tyler and Ronnie Wood made a surprise appearance at the Black Sabbath farewell show in Birmingham last weekend.
Tyler and Wood were joined by Nuno Bettencourt, Tom Morello, Andrew Watt, Rudy Sarzo and Travis Barker for the Tiny Bradshaw classic, “Train Kept A-Rollin'”, which Aerosmith covered on their 1974 album, “Get Your Wings.”
Wood and Barker left the stage as Chad Smith stepped in for a jam on “Walk This Way” before closing with a snippet of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love.”
Tyler’s appearance was a surprise as Aerosmith announced its retirement from touring due to a vocal injury the singer suffered at the start of a farewell tour in 2023.
Billed as “Back To The Beginning”, July 5 event saw the farewell performances by both Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, where they were joined by a number of guest artists paying tribute to the influential heavy metal band.
Aerosmith guitarist and songwriter Joe Perry is set to return to the road for a series of August performances with The Joe Perry Project.
The 8-date run kicks off August 13 in Tampa, FL and wraps August 23 in Port Chester, New York, with an August 19 performance in Perry's Boston hometown.
For the North American trek – which marks the first solo shows for Perry this year – the legendary guitarist will be joined by his Aerosmith bandmates Brad Whitford (guitar) and Buck Johnson (keys), along with The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson (vocals), and Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums).
"Well...it's time to let the music do the talkin again," Perry says. "I'm really excited about the JPP line up this year!!!! Most of these guys played with me at The Roxy in L.A. at the debut event for my latest solo album [Sweetzerland Manifesto] in January 2018. They're all busy as hell but thankfully they're able to carve out some time for this run. And I'm not only lucky enough to have Brad Whitford onstage with me but Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes! [who sang 'Fortunate One' on Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII], Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz from STP!!! and Buck Johnson who plays keys and sings with Aerosmith, the Hollywood Vampires, and is also a solo artist in his own right.
“The set list is gonna include my fav JPP cuts, STP, Black Crowes, and with Brad we'll be hitting the Aero hits and some deep cuts and then ya never know!!!! Gonna be a BLAST, and if you've ever been to one of my shows you know the words GARAGE BAND on STEROIDS come to mind! See you there!!!!"
Aug 13 - Tampa, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock - Tampa
Aug 14 - Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock
Aug 16 - Toronto, ON @ History
Aug 17 - Muskoka, ON @ Kee to Bala
Aug 19 - Boston, MA @ Wang Theatre
Aug 20 - Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Aug 22 - Mashantucket, CT @ The Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Aug 23 - Port Chester, NY @ Capitol Theatre
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Aerosmith ended 2023 in limbo after it postponed its Peace Out farewell tour when Steven Tyler sustained significant vocal cord damage after just three shows last fall.
“To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought. His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care,” began an announcement by Aerosmith at the time.
A month before the tour was set to resume, Aerosmith made global headlines when it announced its retirement from touring as Tyler could not continue performing due to the extent of his injuries.
“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing,” said the band on August 2. “As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury,” began the official statement on August 2.
With worldwide sales of more than 150 million records, Aerosmith – who formed in Boston, MA in 1970 – were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2001.
Aerosmith has announced its retirement from touring due to a vocal injury Steven Tyler suffered at the start of a farewell tour last fall.
The iconic Boston band completed just three shows of the Peace Out farewell tour before the singer experienced the issue, which the band confirmed at the time was a mixture of damaged vocal cords and a fractured larynx that would require extensive medical treatment.
As a result – with the rescheduled tour dates set to start next month – the band regrouped to review Tyler’s condition and assess its ability to tour moving forward.
“It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history,” shared Aerosmith in its announcement. “It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.
“We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing. As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury. We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision - as a band of brothers - to retire from the touring stage.
“We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time,” added the group. “Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you - the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true.”
*For those who purchased their tickets through Ticketmaster, you will automatically be refunded – there is nothing further you need to do. For those who purchased via third-party resale sites such as SeatGeek, StubHub, VividSeats, etc. – please reach out to your point of purchase for more details.
With worldwide sales of more than 150 million records, Aerosmith – who formed in Boston, MA in 1970 – were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2001.
Steven Tyler rocked the Aerosmith classic, “Mama Kin”, during a surprise guest appearance with The Black Crowes in London, UK on May 15, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.
Tyler joined the Georgia band during the encore at the Eventim Apollo for the track, which was featured on Aerosmith’s 1973 self-titled debut album.
The Black Crowesare on the road in support of their latest album, “Happiness Bastards.”
Produced by Jay Joyce, the project debuted in March on the US charts, where it opened at No. 15 on US Top Rock Albums, No. 18 on US Independent Albums, at No. 97 on the US Billboard 200.
The current UK and European leg will wrap up at Spain’s Stone & Music Festival on May 9, after which The Black Crowes will play a series of US festivals before joining Aerosmith as the Boston band resumes its Peace Out farewell tour in September; the series went on hiatus after Tyler sustained vocal cord damage and a fractured larynx during one of the first few shows of the trek last fall.
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Aerosmith has announced rescheduled dates for the Peace Out farewell tour.
Originally launched last fall, the series was postponed when Steven Tyler sustained vocal cord damage and a fractured larynx during one of the first few shows.
The Boston rockers will relaunch the tour in Pittsburgh, PA on September 20 with special guest Teddy Swims, and then move forward with their original guests from last fall.
“We’re thrilled to announce new dates for our 2024 Peace Out Tour with special guests The Black Crowes!,” says Aerosmith. “All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows – you’ll receive more info via email. Tickets for the rescheduled dates & newly added shows go on sale Fri 4/12 @ 10AM local at aerosmith.com.
Sep 20 - Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
Sep 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
Sep 26 - Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
Sep 29 - Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Oct 02 - Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
Oct 05 - Knoxville, TN @ Thompson Boling Arena
Oct 08 - Washington, DC @ Capitol One Arena
Oct 11 - Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Oct 14 - St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
Oct 17 - Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
Oct 20 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Oct 31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
Nov 03 - San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
Nov 06 - Austin, TX @ Moody Center
Nov 09 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Nov 12 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
Nov 15 - Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
Nov 18 - Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Nov 21 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center
Nov 24 - Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
Nov 27 - Salt Lake City @ Delta Center
Nov 30 - San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
Dec 04 - San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
Dec 07 - Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
Dec 28 - Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Dec 31 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Jan 04 - Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
Jan 07 - Toronto, ON @ ScotiaBank Arena
Jan 10 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jan 13 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Jan 16 - Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Jan 19 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
Jan 22 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
Jan 25 - Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Feb 11 - Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
Feb 14 - Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
Feb 17 - Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena
Feb 20 -Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
Feb 23 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
Feb 26 - Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
Aerosmith’s 1973 classic, “Dream On”, has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
“‘Dream On’ has now been streamed over 1 BILLION times on Spotify,” shared the band on social media. “THANK YOU #BlueArmy”
The track from the group’s self-titled debut album was a huge hit on their hometown of Boston, MA upon its original release while it failed to garner huge traction nationwide; a reissue two years later landed in the US Top 10 on its way to becoming one of the band’s signature songs.
This fall, after just three shows into the launch of the group’s Peace Out farewell tour, Aerosmithwere forced to postpone the series after Steven Tyler sustained vocal cord damage during a show.
“To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” said Aerosmith at the time. “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.
“As a result, all the currently scheduled Peace Out shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more.”
Aerosmith has postponed plans to resume its Peace Out farewell tour after Steven Tyler sustained vocal cord damage during a recent concert in Elmont, NY.
The singer’s injury originally led to the Boston band postponing a series of fall shows, and now the group is sharing a further update on their plans moving forward.
“To our fans: Unfortunately, Steven’s vocal injury is more serious than initially thought,” says Aerosmith. “His doctor has confirmed that in addition to the damage to his vocal cords, he fractured his larynx which requires ongoing care. He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift, but given the nature of a fracture, he is being told patience is essential.
“As a result, all the currently scheduled Peace Out shows must be postponed to sometime in 2024, with new dates to be announced as soon as we know more.”
“I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world,” adds Tyler. “I promise we will be back as soon as we can!”
All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates, and refunds will be available for those unable to attend once those dates are announced. Fans with questions regarding refunds should reach out to their point of purchase.
Aerosmith has been forced to postpone a series of shows on its Peace Out farewell tour after Steven Tyler sustained vocal cord damage during a recent concert in Elmont, NY.
“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” says Tyler. “I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that we can come back and give you the performance you deserve.”
The postponement just three dates into the farewell series affects upcoming shows in Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Raleigh and Washington, DC; all shows have been rescheduled to early 2024.
All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled concerts; refunds will be available for those unable to attend. Fans with questions regarding refunds are asked to reach out to their point of purchase.
Aerosmith launched the farewell run – with guests The Black Crowes – in Philadelphia, PA on September 2; the tour is currently scheduled to resume in Tampa, FL on October 11.
“I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days. I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. We’ll need to postpone a few dates so that we can come back and give you the performance you… pic.twitter.com/bDT8tqmEcP
Tesla has released a video for their cover of the 1974 Aerosmith classic, “S.O.S. (Too Bad).”
The group’s studio version of the third single from Aerosmith’s second album, “Get Your Wings”, is featured as an extra track on the new “Full Throttle Live” album.
The project captures the California band in a 2022 concert appearance at the annual Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota.
Tesla will open their second residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on September 29; the five show series will be followed a set at the Georgia National Fair on October 10.
Aerosmith’s new "Greatest Hits" collection has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
Billboard reports the package – which presents five decades of definitive anthems and some of the most recognizable hits of all-time by the iconic Boston band – earned 19,000 equivalent album units in the US in its opening week, the sum of which includes 10,000 units from album sales.
Billboard ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album.
Aerosmith released the career-spanning “Greatest Hits” collection just before they launched their Peace Out farewell tour – with guests The Black Crowes – in Philadelphia, PA on September 2.
Tesla is sharing a cover of the 1974 Aerosmith classic, “S.O.S. (Too Bad).”
Originally issued as the third single from Aerosmith’s second album, “Get Your Wings”, the Tesla studio version is featured as an extra track on the group’s “Full Throttle Live” release.
The California band was recorded in concert last summer at the Full Throttle Saloon as part of the Sturgis Bike Rally.
Independently recorded, mixed and produced by guitarist Frank Hannon and bassist Brian Wheat, the new live set captures Tesla performing a variety of classic tracks alongside the 2022 single, “Time To Rock!”, and the Aerosmith cover.
“The year is flying by and it's almost time to begin our 2nd Residency at the House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 6 weeks,” says Tesla.
The series is set to open on September 29; get more details here.
Aerosmith will release a new career-spanning “Greatest Hits” collection just weeks before they launch their farewell tour.
Due August 18, the set presents five decades of definitive anthems and some of the most recognizable hits of all-time by the iconic Boston band.
The 3CD and 4LP Deluxe Editions present 44 handpicked tracks – from 1973’s “Dream On” to 2001’s “Just Push Play” – with packaging curated by Aerosmith.
“Greatest Hits” will also be available in 1CD, 1LP and 2LP versions, while official Aerosmith.com store versions include 1CD Exclusive Cover Variant, a 2LP Numbered Limited Edition w/Exclusive Cover Variant, and a 4LP Super Deluxe Edition on 180g custom color vinyl, premium book-style sleeves and 4 black and white lithos.
For the first time in the group's history, the Super Deluxe Edition of “Greatest Hits” assembles a blockbuster tracklisting of 44 songs, representing each era of Aerosmith. Pressed on 180g custom color vinyl, it encompasses the band's five decades in all its raw and powerful rock n' roll splendor - from 70's era Top 10 hits "Dream On" and "Walk This Way" plus a blistering version of "Toys In The Attic," to Tom Hamilton's signature bass line and Joe Perry's iconic talk box intro into "Sweet Emotion," to their domination of 90s rock radio with "Crazy," "Cryin'," and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing."
Last month, Aerosmith announced their Peace Out Farewell Tour with special guest The Black Crowes; the series will open September 2 in Philadelphia, PA.
"It's not goodbye it's PEACE OUT!”, says Aerosmith. “Get ready and walk this way, you're going to get the best show of our lives."
The farewell shows will see the Boston rockers celebrate 50 years since the 1973 release of their self-titled debut album.
Aerosmith has announced details for its farewell tour.
The “Peace Out” series – with guests The Black Crowes – will see the rock icons play 40 shows across North America throughout the fall and into the new year, starting September 2 in Philadelphia, PA.
"It's not goodbye it's PEACE OUT!”, says Aerosmith. “Get ready and walk this way, you're going to get the best show of our lives."
The farewell performances will see the Boston rockers celebrate five decades of groundbreaking hits as they celebrate 50 years since the 1973 release of their self-titled debut album.
The band also shared news of Joey Kramer's absence from this touring run: “While Joey Kramer remains a beloved founding member of Aerosmith, he has regrettably made the decision to sit out the currently scheduled touring dates to focus his full attention on his family and health. Joey's unmistakable and legendary presence behind the drum kit will be sorely missed.”
For the past year, Aerosmith's longtime drum tech John Douglas has been filling in on drums for Kramer, whose wife, Linda, died last June at the age of 55.
Tickets for the “Peace Out” tour will go on sale Friday, May 5 at 10 AM local time via the usual outlets.
With worldwide sales of more than 150 million records, Aerosmith – who formed in Boston, MA in 1970 – were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2001.
Aerosmith Peace Out farewell tour
North America 2023/2024
Sep 02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
Sep 06 – Pittsburgh, PA W PPG Paints Arena
Sep 09 – Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena
Sep 12 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
Sep 15 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
Sep 18 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
Sep 21 – Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Sep 24 – Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
Sep 27 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
Oct 11 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
Oct 14 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
Oct 20 – Sunrise, FL @ FLA Live Arena
Oct 23 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
Oct 26 – St Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
Oct 29 – Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Nov 01 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Arena
Nov 04 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
Nov 07 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Nov 10 – Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center
Nov 13 – St Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Nov 19 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Nov 22 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Arena
Nov 25 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
Nov 28 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
Dec 01 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
Dec 04 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center
Dec 07 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Kia Forum
Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
Dec 28 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
Dec 31 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Jan 04 – Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Arena
Jan 07 – Louisville, KY @ KFC Yum! Center
Jan 10 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Jan 13 – Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena
Jan 16 – Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
Jan 19 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
Jan 23 – Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Jan 26 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is sharing video of a 2018 live performance of his new single, “Fortunate One” – featuring Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes – following the song’s official release earlier this week.
The tune is the lead track from Perry’s forthcoming album, “Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII”, which delivers six new songs and alternate vocal appearances and mixes from his 2018 album, “Sweetzerland Manifesto.”
Billed as “Joe Perry & Friends”, the footage was shot during a show at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA that doubled as a release party for Perry’s then-new album, where he was joined by an all-star band that included Robert and Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots, Slash, Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Johnny Depp, Gary Cherone of Extreme, Terry Reid, David Johansen, Buck Johnson, and David Goodstein.
Perry wrote and recorded the bulk of the material for both albums at the Los Angeles home of his Hollywood Vampires bandmate Depp back in 2017.
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is streaming “Fortunate One” as the lead single to his forthcoming album, “Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII.”
Co-written by Joe’s sons Tony and Roman, the track features vocals by Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes and bass by Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots.
Due May 26, the 10-song project delivers six new songs and alternate vocal appearances and mixes from Perry’s 2018 album, “Sweetzerland Manifesto.”
“I’m really excited to get this song out,” says Perry about “Fortunate One.”“It hadn’t been written when the first version of ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto’ was released. Tony and I wrote it together, and then my old friend Chris Robinson sang on it and knocked it outta the park! It doesn’t get better than that!! Really proud of this track.”
Also appearing on the record are Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, Extreme’s Gary Cherone, David Johansen and UK vocalist Terry Reid.
"Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII" serves as a companion to the original 2018 album, which saw Perry write and record the bulk of the material for both versions at the Los Angeles home of his Hollywood Vampires bandmate Johnny Depp back in 2017.
"We had so many songs and with everything going on with the Vampires, Aerosmith, COVID, not touring and touring, this music kept riding along for me," explains Perry. "It was like the engine of a train that wasn't going to stop. I'd wanted to put these songs out, and the idea of adding them to a vinyl release or Deluxe Version turned into doing MKII. I tend to think in terms of albums. The first one had a vibe, and MKII is a little more rocked out. I almost prefer it. It's one of those records I can play from front to back live."
“Fortunate One” arrives just days before The Joe Perry Project launch a brief spring US tour in Mashantucket, CT on April 15.
Joe Perry “Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII”
Release date: May 26
01. Fortunate One (ft. The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson and Stone Temple Pilots' Robert DeLeo)
02. Quake (ft. Gary Cherone of Extreme)
03. I'll Do Happiness (ft. Terry Reid)
04. Aye Aye Aye (ft. Robin Zander of Cheap Trick)
05. Man With Aa Golden Arm (instrumental)
06. Time Will Tell
07. I Wanna Roll (ft. David Johansen)
08. Suck It Up (ft. Robin Zander and Robert DeLeo)
09. Goes His Own Way (ft. Terry Reid)
10. Won't Let Me Go (ft. Terry Reid)
Members of The Rolling Stones and Aerosmithhave been added to the lineup for the Jeff Beck tribute concerts in London next month.
Ronnie Wood – an original member of The Jeff Beck Group – and Joe Perry of Aerosmith will join an all-star cast at the sold-out Royal Albert Hall on May 22 and 23 to honor the late guitarist, who passed away on January 10 at the age of 78 after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis.
In association with Sandra Beck and The Jeff Beck Estate, “A Tribute To Jeff Beck With Eric Clapton & Friends” will see members of the Jeff Beck Band (Rhonda Smith, Anika Nilles and Robert Stevenson) joined by an extensive list of artists, including Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr, Johnny Depp, Billy F Gibbons, Imelda May, John McLaughlin, Robert Randolph, Olivia Safe, Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
A full list of artists will be finalized near the date of the performances.
Beck rose to prominence in 1965 when he joined The Yardbirds as a replacement for Clapton, and briefly performed alongside Jimmy Page in the lineup before being fired during a US tour.
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The Joe Perry Project, featuring Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry, has announced dates for a spring US tour.
Joining Perry will be vocalist Gary Cherone (Extreme, Hurtsmile), bassist David Hull, keyboardist Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, The Doobie Brothers) and drummer Jason Sutter (Cher, Chris Cornell).
The group will launch a six-show series in Mashantucket, CT on April 15, before hitting Boston, New York and two dates in Illinois before wrapping up April 26 in Los Angeles, CA.
Presales for the shows will begin Thursday, February 23, with general public tickets going on sale Friday, February 24 at 10 AM local time; for details, visit joeperry.com.
Formed in 1979 after the guitarist’s exit from Aerosmith, The Joe Perry Project released three albums – 1980’s “Let The Music Do The Talking”, 1981’s “I've Got The Rock & Rolls Again” and 1983’s “Once A Rocker, Always A Rocker” – before Perry returned to the iconic Boston band and went on to issue four records under his own name, including his latest, 2018’s “Sweetzerland Manifesto.”
Pick up your copy of “Let The Music Do The Talking”here and “Sweetzerland Manifesto”here.
The Joe Perry Project
Spring 2023 US tour
Apr 15 - Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods Resort Casino
Apr 16 - Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues
Apr 18 - New York, NY @ Webster Hall
Apr 20 - Des Plaines, IL @ Des Plaines Theatre
Apr 21 - St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre
Apr 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo
Aerosmith has cancelled the remaining dates of their Deuces Are Wild residency at Dolby Live at the Park MGM in Las Vegas as Steven Tyler continues to recover from an undisclosed illness.
“To all our fans...We are so sorry to announce we are cancelling these last two Las Vegas Shows,”says the band. “On the advice of doctors, Steven has to sit these out. Stay healthy and we’ll see you in the new year!
“Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster.com will be automatically refunded. All other refunds will be available at point of purchase.”
News of the cancellation of the December 8 and 11 shows follows headlines that Tyler’s situation resulted in the December 2 and 5 appearances also being shut down.
No further details have been provided regarding Tyler’s health at this time.
Over the next ten days, we’ll be counting down the Top 10 Rock News Artists of the past year.
Finalists for the 13th annual hennemusic Rock News Awards are chosen by readers: the Rock News Story Of The Year is determined by page views, while the Rock News Artist Of The Year is based on the combined total page views of the top 50 hennemusic rock news stories of the past twelve months.
The 2022 hennemusic Rock News Awards winners will be announced on Friday, December 16.
Rock News Artist Of The Year No. 10 – AEROSMITH
Aerosmith began 2022 by cancelling their 2022 European tour as the pandemic continued to affect the live music industry around the world; it was originally set for 2020 and rescheduled twice before the band shut it down.
In March, the group announced dates for their ongoing “Deuces Are Wild” residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV, with 24 shows set for this year, including scattered dates running from June to December.
On the heels of the news came word that drummer Joey Kramer would sit out the series this year “so he can focus his full attention on his family during these uncertain times," the band said in a statement, while revealing that Kramer’s tech, John Douglas, would step in for the shows.
Aerosmith released a vintage live package, “Aerosmith 1971 – The Road Starts Hear”, in April; first issued in a sold-out, limited edition run on vinyl and cassette as a 2021 Record Store Day exclusive, the recently discovered recording captures the Boston rockers in an early rehearsal setting, with five of the seven songs going on to appear on their 1973 self-titled debut.
Just weeks before the Las Vegas residency was scheduled to start, dates in June and July were cancelled as Aerosmith announced that Steven Tyler relapsed and voluntarily entered a treatment program while experiencing issues following recent foot surgery.
This past week, the band was forced to cancel a pair of residency dates as Tyler continues to recover from an undisclosed illness; Aerosmith are scheduled to wrap the “Deuces Are Wild" series on December 11.
