While watching the My Only Angel visualiser, eagle-eyed fans noticed something wild: in one of the studio shots, behind the blurred foreground, there’s a photo of Johnny Cash flipping the middle finger—the classic “Cash” image. Most shots blur that photo out, but in one moment the editor seemingly forgot, letting the image peek through at the 1:05 mark.
That iconic photograph has its own story: taken during a shoot in the 1960s, it captures Cash’s early rebellious spirit. It’s been referenced, celebrated, and shared for decades now. Plenty of rock and country lore surrounds it—Cash at his defiant best, pushing against norms.
What’s interesting is what this tiny reveal says in context. Aerosmith have always traded in outlaw energy, swagger, irreverence. Including—or accidentally revealing—a Cash flipping-off photo in the background feels like a nod to that legacy. It underscores that even in polished studio shots and modern collaborations, the spirit of pushing back, of raw honest attitude, still matters.
Is it intentional or a slip-up? Either way, it adds texture: a connection to rock’s roots, to rebellion, to authenticity. And for fans, it’s a fun “Did you see that?” moment—one more piece in the tapestry of this comeback.
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