Category: Solo

Unleashed Spirits: Joe Perry, the Hollywood Vampires Documentary and the Aerosmith Hints Around It

1 October, 2026

Three weeks before Aerosmith’s name went up on the Hollywood Bowl marquee, Joe Perry was on a different stage in Boston. On 18 September, Unleashed Spirits: The Rise of the Hollywood Vampires opened the 42nd Boston Film Festival at the Boch Center Wang Theatre, with Perry, Alice Cooper and Tommy Henriksen on hand for the … More Unleashed Spirits: Joe Perry, the Hollywood Vampires Documentary and the Aerosmith Hints Around It

The Bull Inside: The Long Fade and Slow Return of Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer

6 July, 2026

For fifty years, Joey Kramer was the drummer who named Aerosmith: the only original member who never quit, at the back of the stage from 1970 to 2020. Between the spring of 2019 and the summer of 2026, his story bent through a shoulder injury, an ankle injury, a click-track audition, a 4–1 vote, a … More The Bull Inside: The Long Fade and Slow Return of Aerosmith’s Joey Kramer

From Aerosmith’s Crew to AC/DC’s Stage: Catching Up with Trace Foster and Greg Howard in Argentina

7 April, 2026

If you’ve been to an Aerosmith show in the last two decades, you’ve seen Trace Foster and Greg Howard’s work, you just didn’t know it. Trace was Joe Perry’s right hand from 2009 until Aerosmith’s final bow, and Greg was Brad Whitford’s guitar tech from 2002, a partnership that stretched over two decades across multiple … More From Aerosmith’s Crew to AC/DC’s Stage: Catching Up with Trace Foster and Greg Howard in Argentina

Brad Whitford LIVE in Boston – Folk Americana Hall of Fame Tribute Night

26 March, 2026

Brad Whitford took the stage on March 25, 2026, at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in Boston, held at the Boch Wang Theatre. The night honoured legendary artists including Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Greg Leisz, Bobby Rush, Howlin’ Wolf and Little Walter, recognising the legacy of the Chicago blues scene that … More Brad Whitford LIVE in Boston – Folk Americana Hall of Fame Tribute Night

Could Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD’s “lost” 2024 songs still be waiting in the vault?

16 March, 2026

One of the most interesting little details to come out of the One More Time story is that the Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD connection seems to go back further than most fans probably realised. In Rolling Stone UK’s feature on the project, it was revealed that YUNGBLUD went to Perry’s home in Sarasota in July … More Could Joe Perry and YUNGBLUD’s “lost” 2024 songs still be waiting in the vault?

Tom Hamilton’s Naughty Side Hustle: The Wild Ride of OBSCENIES

30 September, 2025

When you think of Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, chances are you picture the tall, cool bassist holding down the groove on classics like Sweet Emotion or Livin’ on the Edge. But hidden behind the amps and basslines lies one of rock’s strangest, funniest side projects: a line of plush toys called Obscenies. Yes, you read that … More Tom Hamilton’s Naughty Side Hustle: The Wild Ride of OBSCENIES

Let the Flavour Do the Talking: “Joe Perry’s Rock Your World” sauces

30 September, 2025

The tale of Joe Perry’s Rock Your World starts the way a lot of good side-projects do: too many bland meals on tour and one very particular palate. Long before there were labels or launch parties, the Aerosmith guitarist was hauling a personal stash of sauces from city to city, never quite finding that elusive … More Let the Flavour Do the Talking: “Joe Perry’s Rock Your World” sauces

Close Enemies: Why 7 November Looks Like Album Day

25 September, 2025

With club dates stacked and five singles out across 2025, Tom Hamilton’s new outfit Close Enemies look set to land their debut album on Friday 7 November 2025. The date has been floated in recent chatter around the band’s schedule and lines up neatly with Aerosmith + YUNGBLUD’s One More Time EP on 21 November—a … More Close Enemies: Why 7 November Looks Like Album Day

Joe Perry Plots the Next Move: Super-Group Tour, Set-List Headaches & Hope for One More Aerosmith Show

3 August, 2025

On 27 June 2025 Joe Perry jumped on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk to talk about life after Aerosmith’s postponed farewell run. With a fresh eight-show Joe Perry Project tour kicking off 13 August in Tampa and wrapping 17 September at the Hollywood Bowl (opening for The Who), the guitarist opened up on everything … More Joe Perry Plots the Next Move: Super-Group Tour, Set-List Headaches & Hope for One More Aerosmith Show

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 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

Joe Perry’s 2004 Demos: A Glimpse into the Making of His 2005 Solo Album

6 March, 2025

Before Joe Perry unleashed his self-titled solo album in 2005, he was hard at work refining his vision, as evidenced by this fascinating work-in-progress demo CD dated 2004-07-31. The rough mixes, instrumentals, and unfinished tracks provide a glimpse into Perry’s creative process, showcasing raw energy and ideas that didn’t always make the final cut. What … More Joe Perry’s 2004 Demos: A Glimpse into the Making of His 2005 Solo Album

CLOSE ENEMIES: Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton’s New Supergroup Ready to Rock

12 September, 2024

After decades of rocking stages worldwide with Aerosmith, Tom Hamilton is back with an exciting new band—Close Enemies. With a powerhouse ensemble, Tom has surrounded himself with a group of seasoned musicians, each with their own impressive credentials. Close Enemies is set to make a mark in the rock world with their first album almost … More CLOSE ENEMIES: Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton’s New Supergroup Ready to Rock

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

“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’

“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

STEVEN TYLER’s first live performance in two years at Janie’s Fund 2022 GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party

12 April, 2022

Steven Tyler’s annual Grammy Awards Viewing Party took place on April 03, 2022, after a 2021 pandemic pause. As always, the evening benefited the iconic rocker’s Janie’s Fund, a partnership with Youth Villages aimed at helping girls overcome abuse and trauma. The evening raised massive funds to support the cause, which included Aerosmith’s touring “Dream … More STEVEN TYLER’s first live performance in two years at Janie’s Fund 2022 GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party