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Aerosmith Cancel Concert Due to Bomb Threat

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:13:27 +0000

Boston-based rockers Aerosmith have canceled a scheduled concert in Indonesia after reports of a bomb threat in the capital city of Jakarta. The band were scheduled to perform in Jakarta on May 11. According to Rolling Stone, the group canceled the show on Saturday (May 4) after the Indonesian government announced they had arrested two [...]

Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:51:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Shares His Voice For New Animated Film 'Epic'

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:07:54 +0000

Aerosmith fans who wind up in the movie theaters this May to check out the new 3D flick ‘Epic’ are in for a little surprise. One of the film's star characters, the old wise caterpillar of the forest named Nim Galuu, is voiced by none other than frontman Steven Tyler. While Tyler is often referred to as one heck of an animated performer, this brings a whole new meaning to the word.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Remembers The Creative Spark For 'Walk This Way'

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:38:35 +0000

When you've written enough great songs to warrant a prestigious ASCAP Founders Award for composing, you might expect them all to run together. Yet, for Aerosmith, the moment of inspiration for 'Walk This Way' continues to resonate.

Record Store Day Special Releases

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:00:20 +0000

Record Store Day is coming up tomorrow, April 20th, and to celebrate it, there will be a ton of exclusive releases. It’s all about celebrating music and bringing together artists and fans, while supporting independent record stores around the world. It was founded in 2007 and is observed every year on the third Saturday of [...]

Record Store Day Special Releases

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:17:59 +0000

Record Store Day is coming up this Saturday, April 20th, and to celebrate it, there will be a ton of exclusive releases. It’s all about celebrating music and bringing together artists and fans, while supporting independent record stores around the world. It was founded in 2007 and is observed every year on the third Saturday [...]

[Top 5 Tuesday] Top 5 Aerosmith Songs

Varacchi — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:17:11 +0000

Today is Steven Tyler’s birthday, so in his honor this week’s [Top 5 Tuesday] focuses on my favorite Aerosmith songs. Aerosmith has been around since 1970 and put out 15 albums. Narrowing it down to my Top 5 was a difficult task, but here’s my list: 5 – Love In An Elevator 4 – [...]

Steven Tyler at 65: To be Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:02:10 +0000

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame at a June 13th ceremony. And a happy birthday to Steven Tyler, who was born Steven Victor Tallarico on March 26th, 1948 in Yonkers, New York. Also, Tyler and Perry will be recipients of the ASCAP Founders Award at the 30th [...]

Steven Tyler on Taylor Swift: 'She's Hot'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:48:28 +0000

Country star Taylor Swift has been known to date men her senior, but not senior citizens. Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler showed an interest in the hitmaker, in more ways than one. The famous ladies man split with fiancé Erin Brady in January.

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry Perform Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:36:28 +0000

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry took time from their Aerosmith winter vacations to benefit a good cause. On Sunday (March 10), the Toxic Twins performed a mini-set at a benefit for victims of sexual abuse.

Aerosmith's 'Dream On' Could be Massachusetts State Rock Song

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:10:29 +0000

Yes, Aerosmith’s “Dream On” could be officially made Massachusetts very own rock theme. The residents of the state can’t seem to agree on it, though. And according to ultimateclassicrock.com, politicians are divided about it, too. “…another proposed piece of legislation calls for ‘Road Runner’ by ’70s rockers the Modern Lovers to be the official jam [...]

Could Aerosmith's 'Dream On' Become the Official State Rock Song of Massachusetts?

Billy Dukes — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:15:49 +0000

Politicians in Massachusetts are divided when it comes to the state’s official rock song. One group is pulling for ‘Dream On’ by Aerosmith, while another proposed piece of legislation calls for ‘Road Runner’ by ’70s rockers the Modern Lovers to be the official jam of the Bay State. CBS Boston reported on the debate, which [...]

Aerosmith, Foreigner + More To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:43:39 +0000

Sometimes the drama surrounding Aerosmith is so great that it's hard to remember that Steven Tyler and Joe Perry have written so many killer tunes. However, that fact is now likely to never be forgotten, as the Toxic Twins will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Steven Tyler to the Paparazzi: Don't Walk This Way

Barbara LaRue — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:17:34 +0000

Tyler is advocating for a state law in Hawaii that would allow celebrities to take legal action against the paparazzi. Apparently, Steven Hawking was on hand to break the story in the video above… According to an article on Hollywoodreporter.com: Tyler appeared Friday at a Hawaii legislative hearing to push a bill, the so-called Steven [...]

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Crashes 'American Idol' Auditions as Dude Who Looks Like a Lady

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:06:35 +0000

Steven Tyler may be gone from this season of 'American Idol,' but he won't be forgotten -- especially after he strolled out during last night's (Jan. 31) episode to audition for the contest while wearing a blonde wig, lipstick, and fake honking breasts.

Robin Zander at 60: Working on a New Cheap Trick Album When Not Attempting to Kick Aerosmith's Ass

Barbara LaRue — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:11:05 +0000

The lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick celebrates his birthday today, born on January 23, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Pretty boy, yes, and he still is. But that voice is what really demands attention. And Robin is still very much using those vocal chops in Cheap Trick, but their founding member and drummer [...]

Bon Jovi/Aerosmith – What Happened? [AUDIO]

Andy Chase — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:11:19 +0000

Earlier in the week, I asked you to vote on Bon Jovi's new song, and the results were not that good. Well now I am asking you to take a listen to Aerosmith's new song.

I'm not even asking you to vote on their new song because I want to save them the embarrassment of the results. I'm sure that's a little harsh. I'll let you decide.

Click "Read More" to hear the new Aerosmith.

Motley Crue Dragged Into Legal Battle Between Steven Tyler and Ex-Manager

Jeff Giles — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:45:45 +0000

The brewing legal battle between Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and his former manager, Allen Kovac -- which just last month found Tyler issuing a public statement branding Kovac "rude" -- has spilled over into the Motley Crue camp.

40 Years Ago: Aerosmith's First Album Released

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:45:16 +0000

When Aerosmith’s eponymous debut slipped unassumingly onto record stores in January of 1973, most critics could barely tell them apart from fellow longhaired upstarts, The New York Dolls. But while The Dolls’ influential debacle of a first album preceded a precipitous glitter-cloud implosion amid platform heels, mascara and hard drugs, Aerosmith’s comparatively modest first sighting [...]

Win Aerosmith Tickets All Week

Andy Chase — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:46:26 +0000

Listen to Andy Chase all week long between 3p-8p to win tickets to see Aerosmith and Cheap Trick at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday Nov. 20th. Go to Aerosmith.com for a complete list of tour dates. Their new album “Music From Another Dimension” available now.