Johnny Depp and Steven Tyler Collaborate in Songwriting Sessions
Johnny Depp recently revealed that he has been collaborating on some music with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and, more recently, American Idol. “We’ve been hanging out here and there,” Depp told Extra. “He’s someone I’ve admired greatly for such a long time. The idea of writing songs with him is a dream come true.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 20 Best Hip-Hop/Rock Collaborations
Last week, Big Boi unexpectedly revealed that he's been working together with Modest Mouse on the band's forthcoming record. Here's a look back at some of our favorite hip-hop/rock collaborations throughout the past several decades. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayOur Favorite Musical Simpsons Cameos
The Ramones, 50 Cent, Metallica and 16 more... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySteven Tyler Now Merely Taking Two Years Off From Aerosmith
Well, so much for that. Just days after Aerosmith started calling for a new lead singer, Steven Tyler himself showed up Tuesday night at a Joe Perry Project performance to announce that he is not leaving the band after all.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJoe Perry Says Steven Tyler has Left Aerosmith
The puns pretty much write themselves on this one (“Steven Tyler Refuses to Walk Aerosmith’s Way,” “Will Aerosmith Forge Ahead? Dream On, Says Joe Perry,” etc.), we’ll cut straight to the chase here: Guitarist Perry told the Las Vegas Sun on Friday that legendary frontman Steven Tyler has quit the band.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsHow DJ Hero is Changing Music Forever
Video may have killed the radio star back in those dark and desperate times known as the '80s, but... read more
Found in: Games, FeaturesAerosmith Postpones Tour as Tyler Recovers From Injury
After a fall from the catwalk at a South Dakota concert resulted in a serious injury for Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, the band has postponed the Canadian leg of this month's tour. According to Ticketmaster.ca, shows in Winnipeg, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver will be on hold until further notice.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAerosmith Lets Fans Become Guitar Heros As Opening Act
For its current summer tour, Aerosmith is giving two fans the opportunity to open each show playing a song from the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith video game. For some reason, we don't think Jack White will be entering the contest. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop 5 Not-So-Thinly-Veiled Sexual References to the Male Genitalia in Classic Blues and R&B
American blues and R&B are infamous for countless reasons, subtlety generally not being one of them. Here are some classic examples, many of which have been ripped off by more than a few longhaired rock 'n' rollers. But I won't mention any names (Robert Plant!). ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayGuitar Hero: Aerosmith tracklist leaks
Everyone knows that regardless of the gameplay tweaks, what really matters for every version of Guitar Hero (or Rock Band) is the music. The first of a series of artist-specific Guitar Hero games, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith and its impending tracklist, have been under particular scrutiny because no one knew exactly what its music would entail. Would it be just Aerosmith, or would they let up and offer some Kenny Loggins and Toto to smooth out the set? Either way promised to disappoint many.... read more
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