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Aerosmith Performing “Dream On” at The Hollywood Bowl

Aerosmith is back!

Well, sort of.

They took to the stage Thursday night for the first of two “Aerosmith and Friends” concerts, featuring a star-studded line up- everyone from Aerosmith to Guns N’ Roses to Billy Idol and so many more taking the stage this past Thursday and tomorrow, November 1st.

 

This is a big deal, as Aerosmith had to cancel their “Peace Out” tour a couple years ago due to Steven Tyler breaking his larynx a few shows in.

Steven went through a lot these past two years trying to get that voice back, and Thursday night he took to the stage to perform the iconic “Dream On” with the band:

Ok, first off, Steven is 78.

The fact that he can do any of this is amazing.

All these guys deserve a kudos for their badassery.

Aerosmith has always been one of my favorite bands, and I’m just glad they are still performing in any capacity, and not faking it AT ALL.

MAD RESPECT.

Also, comedian Bill Burr who is emceeing the event says that this weekend marks the final two shows in Aerosmith history.

I hope not.

But I understand if it is.

Go out with a bang, and this is certainly the way to do it.

Can’t wait to see who takes the stage tomorrow night.

Long live Rock and Roll!!!!!

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Renzo Performing Aerosmith’s “Dream On” on “The Voice”

This is really impressive.

I’m just now getting back to watching singing reality competition shows after a long hiatus as my 3-year-old son loves them, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this guy Renzo on Season 28 of “The Voice’>

Covering Aersomith’s “Dream On” is a tall order for ANYONE, even Steven Tyler himself. Come to think of it, that’s probably how he destroyed his own vocal chords…

Anyhow, I was prepared to feel “meh” about this performance, as I have never really seen a great version other than the original, but holy moly, Renzo just nailed the bajeebus out of this song. (Is that even a word? It is now)

The high notes at the end are next freaking level.

Wait for it…

Impressive, right?

I haven’t watched much of Season 27, but if there is anyone better than that, well, hot damn.

The Season 27 Finale of “The Voice” is next Tuesday, May 20th on NBC, and I hope this guy makes it all the way.

With those notes? How could he not?

 

 

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Aerosmith’s Final Concert

It was announced on Friday that Aerosmith is retiring from live touring, and have cancelled the remainder of their “Peace Out” Farewell tour with The Black Crowes due to iconic lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal chord injury.

Here’s the Official Statement:

I’ve been a lifelong fan of Aerosmith, and I can honestly say that they put on one of the best live shows EVER. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them in concert several times, and once Steven Tyler actually pulled me on stage for a second, and I’m still not over that moment.

I completely understand and respect their decision to end their touring run, but it’s also sad to see this era of live music come to an end, and it just serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever, so if there’s an artist you really want to see live, don’t wait.

That being said, here’s a video I found of Aerosmith’s final live show, and even in their mid-seventies, they still can rock like a band half their age:


Yeah, I can totally see how Steven Tyler blew a vocal chord after that.

So impressive. It’s safe to say they left it ALL on the stage.

Here’s the full version of their final show (though they didn’t know that at the time) at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY:

As I said, the end of an era…

This band has always been so speical to me. Ever since I saw them on MTV for the first time with the “Love in an Elevator” video when I was five, I have been in love with them. The sound, the swagger, the pure rock and roll energy… little me was never the same after that.

Thank you, Aerosmith, for the amazing live music memories, and for being the best American Rock Band ever. EVER.

 

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