Aerosmith reunites for first concert in three years

Aerosmith reunited for a six-song performance at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29, its first concert in three years, with Dave Grohl on drums for most of the set and original drummer Joey Kramer returning for the finale. The performance closed the first night of California Dream On, a two-show event celebrating the band with guest appearances and sets of Aerosmith songs by other artists. Aerosmith played “Toys in the Attic,” “Back in the Saddle,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Dream On,” “The Train Kept A-Rollin’” and “Walk This Way.” Johnny Depp joined the group on guitar for “The Train Kept A-Rollin’.” Grohl played drums on the first five songs. Kramer joined for “Walk This Way”; one account also identified John Douglas as playing drums on that closing song. Kramer had not performed with Aerosmith since 2020, according to one report. The band was introduced by Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone, who appeared in its “Crazy” music video. The reunion followed the band’s retirement from touring after Steven Tyler suffered a vocal injury. Aerosmith canceled a planned tour in 2024, saying Tyler’s recovery was slow. The Hollywood Bowl set was the band’s first performance in three years, but it...