Category: Nine Lives

Nine Lives, Nine Hundred Lives: The Tortured Making of Aerosmith’s Most Difficult Album

11 April, 2026

The Record That Nearly Killed the Band When Aerosmith signed a reported $30 million deal with Columbia Records in 1991 — their original label from the 1972–83 era — the expectation was simple: deliver a blockbuster follow-up to 1993’s Get a Grip, which had sold fourteen million copies worldwide. But the band couldn’t even begin … More Nine Lives, Nine Hundred Lives: The Tortured Making of Aerosmith’s Most Difficult Album

Glen Ballard’s Unreleased Mixes of AEROSMITH’s Nine Lives from June 1996

9 April, 2026

This is the tape that killed the Miami album. Dated 26 June 1996, the Glen Ballard mix tape is the closest thing that exists to the lost Nine Lives — eighteen productions spanning the full scope of the South Beach and Criteria sessions, plus two earlier tracks from May. It was assembled during the seven … More Glen Ballard’s Unreleased Mixes of AEROSMITH’s Nine Lives from June 1996

The South Beach Sessions Tape: Aerosmith’s Nine Lives Takes Shape, February 1996

9 April, 2026

One month after the AC/DC concert that spawned their album’s title track, Aerosmith documented everything they had. The result — a reference cassette labelled “Aerosmith Demo Songs Tape 2/21/96 Tape 1 of 2” — is the most complete snapshot of the Nine Lives project at any single point during the Miami period. Where the earlier … More The South Beach Sessions Tape: Aerosmith’s Nine Lives Takes Shape, February 1996

The Album Before the Album: Aerosmith’s 1995–96 Demo Tape

9 April, 2026

A private collector’s tape offers a rare window into the raw material that existed before Glen Ballard formally took the producer’s chair. The tape is a second-generation cassette, later transferred to digital, containing eleven tracks in various states of completion. Quality varies throughout: some stereo elements survive but the sound is often faded toward mono, … More The Album Before the Album: Aerosmith’s 1995–96 Demo Tape

How Marti Frederiksen Wrote His Way Into Aerosmith and the solo sessions with Perry

9 April, 2026

In late 1995, A&R legend John Kalodner heard Brother Cane’s “And Fools Shine On” — a #1 Mainstream Rock hit — and tracked down the songwriter. “He really loved the song and said, ‘Who wrote this song? I want to hook this guy up,’” Marti Frederiksen recalled during a 2020 Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp … More How Marti Frederiksen Wrote His Way Into Aerosmith and the solo sessions with Perry

AEROSMITH LOST ARCHIVE: the story, the secrets, the songs inside!

25 July, 2025

In 1998, a battered cardboard box packed with Aerosmith memorabilia was nearly thrown out. The story first surfaced on the AF1 forums in 2003 and quickly captured fan attention. But new details suggest the box’s journey was even more unusual than originally believed. The contents were extraordinary: several DATs containing finished and un-finished studio tracks, … More AEROSMITH LOST ARCHIVE: the story, the secrets, the songs inside!

AEROSMITH’s 1995 gig at Mama Kin’s Music Hall – The Night the G-Spots Rocked Lansdowne Street!

21 June, 2025

Mama Kin Music Hall had been open barely eleven months when Aerosmith decided to sneak back onto its stage. The band had christened the club in December 1994 as a kind of pay-back to Boston’s bar scene, and they never stopped boasting about its specs. “Mama Kin was the first song I wrote. I poured … More AEROSMITH’s 1995 gig at Mama Kin’s Music Hall – The Night the G-Spots Rocked Lansdowne Street!

The Curious Case of “LITTLE GRASS SHACK” – Aerosmith’s Lost Nine Lives Island Detour

20 May, 2025

Between all the chaos, lineup shifts, and sonic split personalities of Nine Lives, Aerosmith briefly considered opening the album not with a bang, but with a ukulele. Yes. A ukulele. Tucked into early test pressings and pre-release copies of the album is a bizarre, charming, and completely off-brand little number called “Little Grass Shack.” It … More The Curious Case of “LITTLE GRASS SHACK” – Aerosmith’s Lost Nine Lives Island Detour

Aerosmith’s CR-ROM EXTRA for ‘Nine Lives’ Pioneering the Interactive Music Industry

3 April, 2024

In 1997, Aerosmith not only released their album “Nine Lives” but also ventured into a groundbreaking interactive multimedia experience, following their pioneering spirit in blending music with technology. The “Nine Lives” CD EXTRA, developed in partnership with Virtual Music Entertainment, was a portal into an immersive Aerosmith world, enhancing the album when when the CD … More Aerosmith’s CR-ROM EXTRA for ‘Nine Lives’ Pioneering the Interactive Music Industry

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!

“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

“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

The FAKE bootlegs: SOUTH BEACH CONNECTION, PUMPIN´ MY TRASH, AEROSMITH SESSIONS

4 April, 2022

In the early 2000s, rumours of new Aerosmith studio leaks came from a popular online forum. The author’s posts claimed to have one of the 100 exclusive copies of the Brazil-made bootlegs with sessions from Pump (PUMPIN´ MY TRASH), Get a Grip (AEROSMITH SESSIONS 1991-92 & 1994) and Nine Lives (SOUTH BEACH CONNECTION). These bootlegs … More The FAKE bootlegs: SOUTH BEACH CONNECTION, PUMPIN´ MY TRASH, AEROSMITH SESSIONS

“DOES THE NOISE IN MY HEAD BOTHER YOU?” the unreleased lyrics from Nine Lives

1 April, 2022

The question line “does the noise in my head bother you?” is included in the chorus of Aerosmith’s 1997 song “Somethings Gotta Give” and it’s also the title of Steven Tyler’s 2011 memoir, however, the book revealed that a small poem of the same name written during the 1996 sessions could have been partial lyrics … More “DOES THE NOISE IN MY HEAD BOTHER YOU?” the unreleased lyrics from Nine Lives

“AIN’T THAT A BITCH” and the 3 completely different versions Aerosmith wrote with the same title!

22 March, 2022

“Ain’t that a Bitch” is an Aerosmith song released in their 1997 album, Nine Lives, however, 3 completely different songs existed with the same name during previous sessions, between 1991 and 1996, as the band explored the best way to make the song justice. Joe and Steven recalled in a 1997 GW magazine interview when … More “AIN’T THAT A BITCH” and the 3 completely different versions Aerosmith wrote with the same title!

“RAYCO AND THE SEAT COVERS” Aerosmith’s alter ego for a one-time ’95 secret performance Downstairs at the Middle East Club

2 August, 2020

Imagine being crammed into an intimate venue, Downstairs at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA, amidst a crowd of barely 200, ready for a night of live music, and suddenly Aerosmith, yes THE Aerosmith, the behemoth of American rock, steps onto the stage, under the pseudonym “Rayco And The Seat Covers.” That was the … More “RAYCO AND THE SEAT COVERS” Aerosmith’s alter ego for a one-time ’95 secret performance Downstairs at the Middle East Club

AEROSMITH’s “MAMA KIN MUSIC HALL” run as club owners and performers as reviewed by fans and media!

2 August, 2020

In the vibrant heart of Boston’s Lansdowne Street, a monument to rock and roll once came alive in the form of Aerosmith’s Mama Kin Music Hall. Birthed in the fiery passion of the iconic band Aerosmith, and named after one of their beloved anthems, Mama Kin wasn’t just a music venue – it was a … More AEROSMITH’s “MAMA KIN MUSIC HALL” run as club owners and performers as reviewed by fans and media!

MARTI FREDERKISEN open to writing and producing NEW Aerosmith songs and talks details of their outtakes during Rock N’ Roll Fantasy MasterClass

29 July, 2020

Aerosmith’s longtime songwriting collaborator, Marti Frederiksen, participated in the Rock N’ Roll Fantasy camp program with a virtual Master Class via Zoom on 2020/07/27. He interacted with +20 fans from around the world for 90 minutes, including stories about the writing process of Aerosmith‘s songs with Joe Perry and Steven Tyler (Jaded, Nine Lives, Beyond … More MARTI FREDERKISEN open to writing and producing NEW Aerosmith songs and talks details of their outtakes during Rock N’ Roll Fantasy MasterClass

“WHEN THE MONKEY COMES” the Perry/Frederiksen rough that turned on to Angel’s Eye

7 July, 2020

‘When the Monkey Comes’ is an Aerosmith outtake from Nine Lives album. It was recorded during the 1996 sessions at the South Beach studio. A version of the song was later reworked under a new name, ‘Angle’s Eyes’, and released for the Charlie’s Angels movie soundtrack in 2000. A demo of the song was found … More “WHEN THE MONKEY COMES” the Perry/Frederiksen rough that turned on to Angel’s Eye

“HISTORY OF MAN” Pat Macdonald’s humorous recount of humanity that could have been a single for Aerosmith

5 July, 2020

“History of Man” is an Aerosmith outtake from the 1996 South Beach sessions for the Nine Lives album. The song was written by Pat Macdonald and Mark Hudson, brought to the band by Hudson and produced during the first attempt of the album with Glen Ballard producing it. The song title can be read in … More “HISTORY OF MAN” Pat Macdonald’s humorous recount of humanity that could have been a single for Aerosmith