Aerosmith Hits the Hollywood Bowl for First Show in Over Three Years
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Aerosmith delivered a high-energy 45-minute set at the Hollywood Bowl, focusing on performance vigor rather than a full career retrospective, ending abruptly after "Walk This Way" with fireworks but no encore.
- Steven Tyler showed strong vocal form despite past larynx issues, notably performing "Dream On" with piano accompaniment and engaging stage presence, while Joe Perry invited Johnny Depp for a guitar solo on "Train Kept A-Rollin’."
- Supporting acts included The Black Crowes and Guns N’ Roses, both performing multiple Aerosmith covers, with GNR also playing their own hits; Eric Church had mixed success covering Aerosmith songs, excelling with "Rag Doll" but struggling with "I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing."
- The event featured a star-studded lineup with appearances by Heart, Sammy Hagar, Billy Idol, Warren Haynes, and Sully of Godsmack, with many more acts scheduled for the second night, suggesting a multi-act festival format.
- The shows are produced by 724 Management and Blackbird Presents, with filming indicating a forthcoming documentary or special, though future Aerosmith live performances remain uncertain pending further announcements.
