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Aerosmith returns to stage with Dave Grohl, Guns N' Roses at Hollywood Bowl

The band, sidelined since 2024 by Steven Tyler's vocal injury, performs two shows in California after announcing retirement.

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What to know

  • Aerosmith performed their first concert in three years after retiring from touring in August 2024 due to frontman Steven Tyler's vocal injury sustained in 2023.
  • The Hollywood Bowl shows, billed as "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends," featured guest appearances from Dave Grohl, Guns N' Roses, the Black Crowes, Johnny Depp, and others.
  • Tyler's vocals showed sufficient recovery to deliver the band's classics, though the set was shortened to six songs over 40 minutes, suggesting the limitations remain.

“If these are Aerosmith's final shows, as implied by Burr Thursday night — a way to end things properly after the abandoned 2023 tour — then the group definitely went out with a bang.”

Sarah Rodman, Boston Globe reviewer · Boston Globe ↗

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Aerosmith returns to stage with Dave Grohl, Guns N' Roses at Hollywood Bowl
Boston Globe

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    Aerosmith performs at Hollywood Bowl with guests

    Aerosmith performed their first show in three years at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, featuring a six-song, 40-minute set. The bill, titled "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends," included Dave Grohl on drums for most of the set, Johnny Depp joining for "Train Kept A-Rollin'," and appearances from Guns N' Roses, the Black Crowes, Heart, and other artists. Original drummer Joey Kramer returned for the closing song "Walk This Way."

    “Back in the Saddle" proved that Tyler demonstrated his renewed vocal mettle, hitting the caterwauls of the chorus with barely diminished firepower.”
    — Sarah Rodman

    1. 7 outlets first by Los Angeles Times, 13d ago · also Louder, JamBase, Variety, Rolling Stone, Los Angeles Daily News, The Hollywood Reporter · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Aerosmith back in the saddle for (likely) final shows

      first by Boston Globe, 13d ago

  2. background

    Aerosmith announces retirement from touring — After extensive efforts to restore Tyler's vocal ability proved unsuccessful, the band announced their retirement from touring in August 2024.

  3. background

    Steven Tyler fractures larynx during farewell tour — Three shows into Aerosmith's farewell tour in 2023, frontman Steven Tyler suffered a fractured larynx, halting the tour.