Category: 90’s

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

BOOGIE MAN: Aerosmith’s accidental Get a Grip closer (and the lyrics that never happened)

14 January, 2026

“Boogie Man” sits in a strange and revealing place in the Get a Grip story. It is the album’s closing track, running 2:08, credited to Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Jim Vallance, and presented on the record as an instrumental. The clearest account of how it was created comes from Joe Perry in an EQ … More BOOGIE MAN: Aerosmith’s accidental Get a Grip closer (and the lyrics that never happened)

Steven Tyler’s (almost) lost vocals on Ringo Starr’s Vertical Man “DRIFT AWAY”

24 October, 2025

Ringo’s 1998 comeback album Vertical Man is loaded with famous friends, and Steven Tyler is all over the sessions—just not always where you’d expect. Across mid-November 1997, Tyler cut harmonica for “I Was Walkin’” and Ringo’s remake of “Love Me Do,” flying in on 17 November 1997 and re-doing the “Love Me Do” part on … More Steven Tyler’s (almost) lost vocals on Ringo Starr’s Vertical Man “DRIFT AWAY”

DEVIL’S GOT A NEW DISGUISE: How a 1988 Aerosmith Riff Survived to 2006

11 September, 2025

Steven Tyler remembers the day vividly in his autobiography: being introduced to Diane Warren by John Kalodner, and soon sitting in her Malibu house facing a piano that looked out over the ocean. “She played me a couple things, mostly ballady and it wasn’t working. That’s when I sat down and carved out that beginning … More DEVIL’S GOT A NEW DISGUISE: How a 1988 Aerosmith Riff Survived to 2006

Aerosmith’s Angels “Girls’ Night Out” back stage pass: How It Worked and Why It Raised Questions

1 September, 2025

For long-time Aerosmith fans, the rail at a general admission show has always felt like the holy grail: show up early, wait in line all day, and you can secure that coveted spot against the barrier. Yet for decades now, there has been another layer to the live experience that isn’t widely advertised — a … More Aerosmith’s Angels “Girls’ Night Out” back stage pass: How It Worked and Why It Raised Questions

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!

The Complete Story of Aerosmith’s Mama Kin Music Hall 1994 to 1999

21 June, 2025

Boston had always claimed Aerosmith as favourite sons, but in December 1994 the band returned the affection in concrete, brick and 4 000 screaming watts of amplification. They christened their new Lansdowne-Street clubhouse Mama Kin Music Hall, and Steven Tyler never tired of explaining the name: “Mama Kin was the first song I wrote. I … More The Complete Story of Aerosmith’s Mama Kin Music Hall 1994 to 1999

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

“REHERSAL AT JOE’s” – Unpacking Aerosmith’s GREAT MOMENTS 1991 Basement Tape

15 May, 2025

Back in the late ‘90s, long before YouTube leaks and social media teases, Aerosmith.com quietly shared a rare basement recording called “greatmoments91.wav.” A file that, to this day, remains a fascinating piece of Aerosmith lore. The website labeled it simply as “Rehearsal at Joe’s,” confirming it was from a rare basement tape recorded at Joe … More “REHERSAL AT JOE’s” – Unpacking Aerosmith’s GREAT MOMENTS 1991 Basement Tape

The Mystery of “BRASS BALLZ” – Aerosmith’s Forgotten Get a Grip Outtake

15 May, 2025

For years, whispers have echoed through the Aerosmith fan community about an unreleased track from the Get a Grip sessions called “Brass Balls.” It’s one of those songs that sits in the shadows of bootleg lore, never officially released, but just enough evidence exists to keep the curiosity alive. Back in the late ‘90s, Aerosmith’s … More The Mystery of “BRASS BALLZ” – Aerosmith’s Forgotten Get a Grip Outtake

Aerosmith Mtv Unplugged: A Behind-the-Scenes Journey to a Legendary Show

31 July, 2024

The Prelude: Rehearsing for a Night of MagicIf you’ve ever wondered what Aerosmith is like behind the scenes, picture this: It’s August 1990, and the iconic rock band is fervently rehearsing for MTV’s Unplugged in New York’s famed Ed Sullivan Theater. For weeks, they were practicing backstage after their regular shows, going through an alternate … More Aerosmith Mtv Unplugged: A Behind-the-Scenes Journey to a Legendary Show

“HOLLYWOOD”: The Many Faces of AEROSMIT’s Industry-Critical Outtake

31 July, 2024

Aerosmith, one of the most iconic rock bands in history, has an extensive catalog of hits that have defined generations. However, among their myriad of popular songs lies an enigmatic outtake titled “Hollywood.” This song’s journey through different production phases, lyrics, and ultimately its omission from any official album makes it a fascinating subject for … More “HOLLYWOOD”: The Many Faces of AEROSMIT’s Industry-Critical Outtake

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