Category: Special Post

AEROSMITH COVERS! Join us remotely if you can Play or Sing!

11 June, 2024

As our beloved Aerosmith takes their final bow on the ‘Peace Out’ Farewell Tour, we have a special opportunity to collaborate as fans, celebrating their music and legacy. We’re attempting a massive album-length cover, tackling every single track in ‘Nine Lives,’ including B-sides, some Just Push Play tracks, and a few older classics! We’re also … More AEROSMITH COVERS! Join us remotely if you can Play or Sing!

UmixIt and Aerosmith Remixing the Music Industry

3 April, 2024

Rarely do we encounter stories as captivating as the collaboration between rock legends Aerosmith and the groundbreaking technology UmixIt launched on June 8, 2004. This partnership, anchored in the sophisticated features of the Cakewalk Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software served as a powerful testament to Aerosmith’s trailblazing spirit in harnessing technology to enrich musical experiences. … More UmixIt and Aerosmith Remixing the Music Industry

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

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, reveals a stark glimpse into singer Steven Tyler’s struggle with addiction and the band’s backstage antics. Part one was recorded in 1982 at a Florida residence, the video’s opening segment captures a visibly impaired Tyler rambling incoherently while eating cereal, surrounded … 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!

“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’

MAKING OF GET A GRIP unreleased DOCUMENTARY project and the tapes recorded with +50 hours of AEROSMITH footage!

16 April, 2022

After the success of Permanent Vacations and Pump, Aerosmith manager of the time, Tim Collins, thought it would be a good idea to record the writing and recording process of their follow up album. A video crew followed the band around the studio and LA while they worked and rehearsed new tacks, discussed with producer … More MAKING OF GET A GRIP unreleased DOCUMENTARY project and the tapes recorded with +50 hours of AEROSMITH footage!

RICK RUBIN’s aborted 1986 AEROSMITH sessions and the demos produced

13 April, 2022

The initial sessions for Aerosmith’s “Permanent Vacations” album were led by legendary producer Rick Rubin in 1986. The exact date for these sessions is unclear as Aerosmith were on the Done With Mirrors tour from January-August 1986, especially as DWM wasn’t released until Nov 1985 (yet Steven and Joe recorded their parts for their 1986 … More RICK RUBIN’s aborted 1986 AEROSMITH sessions and the demos produced

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

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

JOEY KRAMER confirms work on sequel book during second MasterClass

26 March, 2022

Aerosmith’s drummer, Joey Kramer, second Rock N’ Roll Fantasy Camp Master Class took place via Zoom on 2021/02/25 after 3 consecutive date postponements. Having enjoyed his first virtual event, he interacted with +25 fans from around the world for 80 minutes, giving general drumming advice, inspiration for young musicians, stories about the writing process of … More JOEY KRAMER confirms work on sequel book during second MasterClass

“COME TOGETHER/SGT. PEPPER’S” sessions, demos, outtakes and more

24 March, 2022

American hard rock band Aerosmith recorded one of the most successful cover versions of “Come Together” in 1978. The band performed the song in the 1978 film Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band; their recording appeared on its accompanying soundtrack album. Released as a single in July 1978, Aerosmith’s version was an immediate success, reaching … More “COME TOGETHER/SGT. PEPPER’S” sessions, demos, outtakes and more

JOEY KRAMER Not Interested In Making a Solo Album

18 March, 2022

On February 10 2021, AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer spoke with Darren Paltrowitz, host of the “Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz“, to discuss his then-upcoming second Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp masterclass, his memoir “Hit Hard: A Story Of Hitting Rock Bottom At The Top”, life during COVID-19, living in Texas, proud accomplishments, his coffee company and … More JOEY KRAMER Not Interested In Making a Solo Album

AEROSMITH LONDON DUMPSTER DATs: the story and the songs they hold!

19 February, 2022

The story of a box full of Aerosmith items being found in a London dumpster in 1998 was originally posted in the AF1 forums around 2003 and gained quite a lot of attention from fans. Believed to have been found outside a Sony Europe UK office, the archive contained an unseen/heard cornucopia of Aerosmith “treasures” … More AEROSMITH LONDON DUMPSTER DATs: the story and the songs they hold!

“PAINTED ON MY HEART” the Diane Warren song AEROSMITH denied ever recording!

26 January, 2022

“Painted On My Heart” is a song written by Diane Warren, who offered the song to Aerosmith after the success they had with IDWMAT. In April 2000 MTV News reported Aerosmith had recorded the song for the upcoming Nicolas Cage movie ”Gone in 60 Seconds”. Columbia was supposed to do the soundtrack with Matt Serletic … More “PAINTED ON MY HEART” the Diane Warren song AEROSMITH denied ever recording!

“1971: THE ROAD STARS HEAR” the history, leaks and controversy that surrounded the new/old AEROSMITH release

26 November, 2021

“1971: The Road Starts Hear” is the first music released by the band since forming a “worldwide alliance” with the Universal Music Group earlier this year. The agreement will cover every studio recording made by the band across their career, as well as opening up the band archives. This recording presents the band before they … More “1971: THE ROAD STARS HEAR” the history, leaks and controversy that surrounded the new/old AEROSMITH release

BRENDAN O’BRIEN 2009 AEROSMITH sessions, why they fail and were considered a nightmare!

9 November, 2021

The pre-production/rehearsal sessions took place in February 2009 at Vindaloo Music Inc aka “Pandora’s Box” studio in Boston, MA. Different publications and interviews from the band give us insight into why they didn’t work. The big news is that we had our first meeting and strategy session with our producer Brendan O’Brien. We’ve been wanting … More BRENDAN O’BRIEN 2009 AEROSMITH sessions, why they fail and were considered a nightmare!

PEPPY CASTRO talks about his friendship with JOEY KRAMER, writing “TRAMP”, AEROSMITH, BALANCE and upcoming musical

5 January, 2021

Joey Kramer’s long time friend/songwriter/producer Peppy Castro talked to us, the Aerosmith BackBurner, on 24/09/2020. Peppy talked about his band Balance, his friendship with Joey, how and where the demo for “Tramp” was written, his involvement in an upcoming London musical, and many Aerosmith-related stories. We reached out and interviewed Peppy after Joey mentioned writing … More PEPPY CASTRO talks about his friendship with JOEY KRAMER, writing “TRAMP”, AEROSMITH, BALANCE and upcoming musical