51 Years Of 'Aerosmith'

My beloved self-titled Aerosmith debut is 51 today. I was supposed to see Aerosmith live last night, but we all know the tour is on hold. It is hard to convey how important this album is to me, but I've loved it since I discovered it so many years ago. I was probably in 7th grade at the time and the band just spoke to me - and that has never changed. "Dream On" is perfection, after all.

Aerosmith Tour In Summer 2024?

Aerosmith's final tour is on pause because of Steven Tyler's throat issues. Now, guitarist Joe Perry has shared some news with the Boston Globe. Apparently, Perry is hopeful Aerosmith will be able to resume their tour sometime in the summer or early fall of 2024. That is a *long* time from now.

I have tickets for the originally scheduled show in Cincinnati on January 4. Refunds were offered, but I decided to just keep my tickets for when the show is eventually rescheduled. If it is ultimately canceled, I will get my money back anyway. I do hope Aerosmith finish their tour and have a proper goodbye. The members of the band are not getting any younger!

Steven Tyler Continues Throat Recovery

Steven Tyler posted a short update on his throat recovery from a broken larynx... but still no official information on Aerosmith's postponed tour and if/when it will resume. I do know some folks are getting refund emails from Ticketmaster depending on when their shows were originally scheduled. I have tickets for a show in early January and have not received a refund email yet. So time will tell I guess.

The Best Aerosmith Covers Of All Time: Babylon A.D.

In 1999, Babylon A.D. released Live In Your Face, featuring cover songs from famous bands. One of the tracks on the album is "Rats In The Cellar" by Aerosmith. It's kind of crazy how much singer Derek Davis sounds like Steven Tyler at times on this performance.

"Rats In The Cellar" is on the Aerosmith album Rocks. I definitely wanted to include a cover on my best-of highlights because it is one of my favorite Aerosmith tracks. I love talking about the obscure and I think Babylon A.D. Live In Your Face is definitely on the unknown side of things.

The Best Aerosmith Covers Of All Time: Testament

Thrash legends Testament covered my favorite Aerosmith song “Nobody’s Fault” on their 1988 album The New Order. It is considered the band’s breakthrough release.

Testament released an official video for “Nobody’s Fault” and it was played in heavy rotation on MTVs Headbanger’s Ball.

The entirety of The New Order is about social and personal struggles, so “Nobody’s Fault” fits right in. The album is heavy as hell but has plenty of melodic moments too. There’s a reason why The New Order is a thrash-metal classic. Of course, I think the guitar work on the original is better - but not many folks can out-perform Aerosmith's Brad Whitford. On the track, he plays both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. He is a genius, after all.

The Best Aerosmith Covers Of All Time: Guns n' Roses

It's well documented that the members of Guns n' Roses have an affinity for Aerosmith. It's no surprise, then, that GnR covered Aerosmith early and often in their career.

"Mama Kin" is a song on Aerosmith's self-titled debut album. Steven Tyler wrote the song and he famously has the title tattooed on his arm. The band once owned a bar in Boston called "Mama Kin Music Hall."

Guns n' Roses included a live version of "Mama Kin" on their 1988 album Lies.

Axl Rose's vocals are undeniably distinct, and he brings his unique voice to the cover. While Steven Tyler's original vocals are hard to match (and really can't be), Axl's interpretation adds a new layer of energy to the track. His soaring high notes and raspy delivery provide a fitting tribute to the original.

Aerosmith Postpones 'Peace Out' Tour Until 2024

Apparently Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury was worse than first thought... and he even fractured his larynx. Who knew that was even possible from singing? See the announcement below. Sigh.