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SLASH: AEROSMITH Is ‘One Of The Last Real’ Rock And Roll Bands Around

GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash has praised AEROSMITH, calling the legendary Boston rockers “a good example of what rock and roll is all about.”

Slash first got to know the members of AEROSMITH when the band took GUNS N’ ROSES on their first arena tour in 1988. More recently, Slash and his band THE CONSPIRATORS (with singer Myles Kennedy) supported AEROSMITH on the North American “Let Rock Rule Tour” in 2014.

Speaking to HardDrive Radio during a press junket for his upcoming solo album, “Living The Dream”, Slash said (see video below): “AEROSMITH is the kind of band that young bands need to look at, ’cause they’re one of the last real ones around. There’s such a natural feel that they have and just a certain kind of swagger that just comes with the combination of people. And everything they do is what’s coming out of their instruments — it’s not taped or fucking phoned in. So it’s definitely a good example of what rock and roll is all about.” Continue reading SLASH: AEROSMITH Is ‘One Of The Last Real’ Rock And Roll Bands Around

Joe Perry debuts new album, ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto,’ in concert: videos

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Joe Perry premiered tracks from his upcoming solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto, with a guest star-filled show at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles. You can see pictures from the evening below.
Perry was backed by Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots on guitar and bass, respectively, Buck Johnson on keyboards and David Goodstein on drums, with Extreme’s Gary Cherone serving as lead vocalist for the Aerosmith songs. Robin Zander, Terry Reid and David Johansen were on hand to perform the songs that they sang on the album. Slash, Chris Robinson and Johnny Depp, who is listed as the record’s executive producer, also made contributions to the show.
According to Rolling Stone, after opening with four Aerosmith songs, Perry said, “We’re not going to be playing any more of that s— for a while.” They then performed most of Sweetzerland Manifesto as well as “Fortunate One,” which was recorded with Robinson on vocals after the album had been mastered. The evening closed with everybody joining in on a cover of the Beatles’ “Come Together,” with Slash and Depp staying on for “Train Kept A-Rollin’,” after which Perry smashed his guitar.
“Everything was screaming; the amps were going,” he said afterwards. “I didn’t know what else to do. All of a sudden my guitar was in pieces. It was a really a nice guitar, and the guy who made it for me was in the front row. That’s why I’m feeling bad about it. It was not anything I planned. It was just that the energy was overwhelming.” Continue reading Joe Perry debuts new album, ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto,’ in concert: videos

Joe Perry Joined by Johnny Depp, Robin Zander, David Johansen, Slash and more for “Manifesto” Show at the Roxy

It’s easy to dismiss “all-star” jams (and albums for that matter) as egocentric posturing, but Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s new star-packed solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto (out tomorrow), thankfully, ain’t that. The 10-track album, executive produced by Johnny Depp, features some iconic frontmen on guest vocals, including Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, The New York Dolls’ David Johansen and almost/could’ve been Led Zep crooner Terry Reid, alongside drummer David Goodstein and Perry’s sons Tony and Roman (who co-wrote material as well).

Robin Zander

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Matt Sorum’s Adopt the Arts Foundation Reveal Memorabilia to Be Auctioned at Deep Purple / Cheap Trick Tribute Show

One of the top concert events of the coming week will take place in Los Angeles as an all-star lineup will gather at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles to salute newly minted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Robin Zander (Cheap Trick) with a tribute show. But in the midst of all the stellar performances, there will be a live auction taking place with a pretty impressive list of music memorabilia going under the hammer.  Continue reading Matt Sorum’s Adopt the Arts Foundation Reveal Memorabilia to Be Auctioned at Deep Purple / Cheap Trick Tribute Show

Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper Talk About the Hollywood Vampires

You don’t get more “Wayne’s World” than sitting in front of Joe Perry of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper and asking them questions; it was a very “we’re not worthy” moment. But like Wayne, Garth, and this writer, the two legends remain big fans of rock music themselves, and that’s what led to their creation of their new band, the Hollywood Vampires, which sees them covering Led Zeppelin, the Who and Pink Floyd, among others. In the studio, they’re joined by a rotating cast of musicians including Paul McCartney, Zak Starkey, Dave Grohl and Joe Walsh, Slash and AC/DC‘s Brian Johnson. Their self-titled debut is out now. When they play their three scheduled live shows (September 16 and 17 at the Roxy in Los Angeles, September 24 at Rock in Rio), they’ll be joined by Duff McKagan on bass and Matt Sorum drums.

Besides Perry and Cooper, the band’s other permanent members is Johnny Depp, the former guitarist in ’80s L.A. band the Kids; he apparently went on to an acting career of some note. Mr. Depp was unable to make the interview, unfortunately.

But Cooper and Perry (who arrived a few minutes late) were both extremely charged up to talk about their new project, which seems like a nice break from their respective day jobs.

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Hollywood Vampires LP Salutes Late Rock Star Party Pals

In what’s a cross between a tribute to departed musical friends and an ad hoc supergroup, Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry have spent the last three years creating an album inspired by a crew of rock star drinking pals. Titled Hollywood Vampires, the recording slated for release on September 11th features Cooper, Depp and Perry along with a Who’s Who of guest singers and players: Perry Farrell, Dave Grohl, Sir Paul McCartney, Joe Walsh, Slash, Robbie Krieger, Zak Starkey, Brian Johnson and Kip Winger, to name some but hardly all. They offer takes on songs associated with their fallen pals and musical heroes sandwiched between new original tunes that explain the Hollywood Vampires legend.

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Joe Perry on a career in guitars

Six-string memories from the Aerosmith icon
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Joe Perry onstage at Moscow’s Olympiysky Sports Complex

Over four decades in the making, Joe Perry’s memoir chronicles the life of a man known for his bluesy riffs and hard living as part of one of America’s most successful groups of all time.

Rocks: My Life In And Out Of Aerosmith offers a no-nonsense look at the rollercoaster ride of his band’s 45-year history. And after surviving the press blitz for Rocks, Perry is more than happy to oblige when we ask to dig into his love of guitars… Continue reading Joe Perry on a career in guitars

The Story of How Joe Perry’s Guitar Ended Up with Slash, Who Gave It Back

Regular viewers of Conan know that the late-night talk show host is very fond of the guitarist Slash, who has appeared on Conan O’Brien’s shows several times. Even when Slash is not present, his face is used in place of a typographic ” / ” in URLs on the show, as in:

conan haha i found an error slash url

But Monday on Conan, it was Joe Perry who sat in with the in house band, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, playing a very shimmery gold guitar. Perry has been promoting his new bookRocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith. Continue reading The Story of How Joe Perry’s Guitar Ended Up with Slash, Who Gave It Back