Author: AerosmithBackBurner

AEROSMITH Leaked 1980’s Home Videos Reveal Stark Reality of Addiction and Band Antics Shot by Rick Dufay and Crew

28 March, 2024

An Aerosmith private home video, emerging from the Detroit bootleg circuit in the mid-1980s, offers an unfiltered glimpse into singer Steven Tyler’s struggle with addiction and the band’s backstage antics. Predominantly shot by Rick Dufay, who temporarily filled in for Brad Whitford on rhythm guitar between 1982 and 1984, the footage captures both lighthearted and … More AEROSMITH Leaked 1980’s Home Videos Reveal Stark Reality of Addiction and Band Antics Shot by Rick Dufay and Crew

AEROSMITH’s 1982 Pioneering 3D Concert Premiered at Studio 54 that got lost in Time

22 March, 2024

In 1982, Aerosmith embarked on an ambitious project which was meant to be the first full 3D rock concert and a few 3D video clip – “Bolivian Ragamuffin,” “Bitches’ Brew,” and “Sweet Emotion.” The filming took place in Huntington, West Virginia, at the Huntington Civic Center, which Aerosmith rented for December 10th, 11th, and 12th … More AEROSMITH’s 1982 Pioneering 3D Concert Premiered at Studio 54 that got lost in Time

Whispers of an AEROSMITH Mega Reissue REMIX BOX SET!

30 November, 2023

The rock world is abuzz with whispers, and Aerosmith fans might want to pay close attention. In an exciting twist of events, there’s talk of something big brewing under the Universal Music banner, and it’s all about Aerosmith’s iconic discography. A Rumoured Reissue Like No Other According to a source reportedly linked to Aerosmith’s marketing … More Whispers of an AEROSMITH Mega Reissue REMIX BOX SET!

THE G-SPOTS: Aerosmith’s Secret 1995 Gig at Mama Kin Music Hall and the holy grail of bootlegs!

30 June, 2023

On the brisk evening of November 10th, 1995, something remarkable was about to shake up Boston’s music scene. In the intimate confines of the Mama Kin Music Hall, in the shadow of Fenway Park on Lansdowne Street, the legendary rock band Aerosmith was gearing up for a secret performance, unbeknownst to their legion of fans … More THE G-SPOTS: Aerosmith’s Secret 1995 Gig at Mama Kin Music Hall and the holy grail of bootlegs!

“JOE’S FUNKY” from riff idea to a full-band rocking demo from Joe’s mind! Unveiling the Origins: The Lost 1987 Sessions

1 May, 2023

“Joe’s Funky” is a track based on riffs contributed by Joe Perry during the 1987 sessions for Permanent Vacation. The demo initially leaked in the mid-1990s via the Permanent Outtakes and Love Me Like a Birddog bootlegs. These releases featured two versions: “Funky Thing,” an early full band rehearsal of the track arrangement with Brad … More “JOE’S FUNKY” from riff idea to a full-band rocking demo from Joe’s mind! Unveiling the Origins: The Lost 1987 Sessions

“PERMANENT LEFTOVERS” the tape rolling during Joe’s Funky and Girls Keep Coming Apart 1987 session!

30 April, 2023

Pandora’s Leftovers – The March 1, 1987 sessions A tape featuring additional Permanent Vacations sessions surfaced as a bootleg in Japan in 2003. It appeared to contain leftover material from two previous bootlegs that had leaked during the mid-1990s. However, the majority of this recording consisted of an early pre-production session where the tape was … More “PERMANENT LEFTOVERS” the tape rolling during Joe’s Funky and Girls Keep Coming Apart 1987 session!

“CLIMBING THE WALL”, “SHE IS ON FIRE” and other early 1985 pre-production ideas Joe Perry recorded

10 March, 2023

Early in 1985, as the band started to get in the mindset of pre-production for the new album that would end up being “Done with Mirrors”, Joe Perry recorded a few basic riff ideas he had for songs in a simple setup (perhaps not even a studio; this is before the Boneyard existed). Side A … More “CLIMBING THE WALL”, “SHE IS ON FIRE” and other early 1985 pre-production ideas Joe Perry recorded

“1979 ORIGINALS AND REHERSALS” tape with instrumentals of the best of Aerosmith’s early sessions for Night in the Ruts

10 March, 2023

Night in the Ruts is the sixth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released on November 16, 1979 by Columbia Records. Guitarist Joe Perry left the band midway through the album’s recording. Initially produced at the band’s Warehouse rehearsal space by Jack Douglas, it was later finished by Gary Lyons by Columbia Records. A … More “1979 ORIGINALS AND REHERSALS” tape with instrumentals of the best of Aerosmith’s early sessions for Night in the Ruts

“FALLING IN LOVE” the deleted Cheshire Cat on hashish line and the evolution of the demos

10 March, 2023

“Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees)” is a song by American hard rock band Aerosmith that appeared on the band’s 12th studio album, Nine Lives (1997). The song was written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Glen Ballard, who had signed on to produce Nine Lives but was dropped from the role halfway … More “FALLING IN LOVE” the deleted Cheshire Cat on hashish line and the evolution of the demos

“THE MOVIE” the instrumental that went from filling technical issues to a full album track with words in Gaelic!

26 January, 2023

“The Movie” is an instrumental from Permanent Vacation, the ninth studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released by Geffen Records on August 25, 1987. The melody slowly builds up during the intro, with the main riff evoking mystery, focus and action. Before its official release, the instrumental had been used when technical problems occurred … More “THE MOVIE” the instrumental that went from filling technical issues to a full album track with words in Gaelic!

Steven Tyler’s “Limericks from Beyond the Unknown” 2000 Flash animation

2 December, 2022

This flash animation, produced by BullsEyeArt, was hosted on top of Aerosmith.com for a short time during May 2000. Steven provided a variation of his typical limerick and the studio animated around it. It was expected to be a series, but only one was ever released. This video was produced by extracting the frame and … More Steven Tyler’s “Limericks from Beyond the Unknown” 2000 Flash animation

“Genie Joe and the Axeman” game SOUNDTRACK by Aerosmith’s Joe Perry REMIX

2 December, 2022

Genie Joe and the Axeman launched as a free arcade-style browser game on March 2004, built to promote Joe Perry’s Boneyard Brew hot sauce through JoePerrysRockYourWorld.com. What could have been a simple marketing gimmick quickly revealed itself as something far more interesting, especially musically. The fast-paced game featured Joe Perry as a dark but irreverent … More “Genie Joe and the Axeman” game SOUNDTRACK by Aerosmith’s Joe Perry REMIX

JOE PERRY Duxbury Basement “RUFF RIFFS” from before the Boneyard was a studio

9 June, 2022

A tape with rough guitar riffs recorded at Joe’s old Duxbury home basement, in Cohasset, Massachusetts, was recorded with a simple tape machine containing 10 riff ideas and variations. The full tape run for 1h41m40s but included extensive blank spaces and the same recording repeated twice, with the second pass sounding lower and clearer. Riff … More JOE PERRY Duxbury Basement “RUFF RIFFS” from before the Boneyard was a studio

“I HAD A DREAM” the forgotten full band JOE PERRY solo demo from 2004

27 May, 2022

“I had a Dream” is one of the songs Joe Perry started writing in 2004 and considered for his 2005 self-titled solo album. Demoed at Joe’s basement studio, the Boneyard, in late July 2004, it consisted mostly of a couple of guitar riffs and early ideas for the vocal melody. The demo had a “full … More “I HAD A DREAM” the forgotten full band JOE PERRY solo demo from 2004

“DIME STORE LOVER” the disjointed half-spoken rocker rejected for AEROSMITH’s ‘Get a Grip’

25 May, 2022

“Dime Store Lover” is an Aerosmith outtake written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry during the early 1992 sessions at the A&M Records, in Los Angeles, for the first attempt of the Get a Grip album with producer Bruce Fairburn. “Dime Store,” also known as “Dime” and short for “Dime Store Lover,” began its recording … More “DIME STORE LOVER” the disjointed half-spoken rocker rejected for AEROSMITH’s ‘Get a Grip’

“KICK IN THE DOOR” Perry collaboration with The Notorious B.I.G. for Johnny Depp’s movie ‘City of Lies’

23 May, 2022

Perry’s was involved in five songs for the Brad Furman-directed film, City Of Lies, featuring friend and band member Johnny Depp. These include score with his input and riffs, and new songs co-written with Alberto Bof. One of the songs was “Kick In The Door)” by The Notorious B.I.G., remixed by Brad Furman and Alberto … More “KICK IN THE DOOR” Perry collaboration with The Notorious B.I.G. for Johnny Depp’s movie ‘City of Lies’

“Tickle My Pickle” the Tyler Rhymed Verse Nearly Featured in Nine Lives

20 May, 2022

“Tickle my Pickle” is a curious audio snippet that, along with “Little Grass Shack”, was a contender for inclusion in Aerosmith’s “Nine Lives” album as late as December 1996. This 29-second track showcases Tyler imitating a Scottish accent, with a few humming backing vocals accompanying the latter part of the verse: We cross the sea, … More “Tickle My Pickle” the Tyler Rhymed Verse Nearly Featured in Nine Lives

“I’LL GET THROUGH IT” the Diane Warren demo Aerosmith rejected in 2006

18 May, 2022

During Aerosmith’s 2006 outtake based sessions, the band reached out to other songwriters looking for new material; one of them was Diane Warren, who submitted the track “I’ll Get Through It” for the band to consider. Type of Work: MusicRegistration Number / Date: PAu003028641 / 2006-03-28Title: I’ll get through it.Copyright Claimant: The 1992 Diane Warren … More “I’LL GET THROUGH IT” the Diane Warren demo Aerosmith rejected in 2006

“CALL MY NAME” the Joe Perry demo started in the Boneyard in 2004

17 May, 2022

“Call my Name” is one of the songs Joe Perry started writing in 2004 and considered for his 2005 self-titled solo album. Demoed at Joe’s basement studio, the Boneyard, in mid-April 2004, consisting mostly of a couple of guitar riffs and early ideas for the lyrics. Running at 112bpm, the demo was recorded on top … More “CALL MY NAME” the Joe Perry demo started in the Boneyard in 2004

“EASY” the lost rock-pop B-Side from AEROSMITH’s Just Push Play

15 May, 2022

“Easy” is a Tyler/Perry/Hudson/Frederiksen collaboration that Aerosmith recorded during the 2000 sessions for Just Push Play, and got to the end of the production line. Former Joe Perry Project singer, Cowboy Mach Bell, reported about a recent meeting with Joe Perry on an AOL fan forum during the Just Push Play sessions in late 2000. … More “EASY” the lost rock-pop B-Side from AEROSMITH’s Just Push Play