Steven Tyler Joins Joe Perry Project at Hollywood Bowl for The Who Show

Steven Tyler made a surprise appearance with Joe Perry Project during the group’s opening set for The Who at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 17, joining his longtime bandmate for a short onstage reunion that drew cheers from the crowd. The appearance marked another rare full-band moment for members of Aerosmith since the group announced last year that it was retiring from touring because of Tyler’s vocal injury.

Accounts of how many songs Tyler performed with Perry varied. A source close to the tour said Tyler played three songs as a special guest, while other eyewitness reports and video posted online indicate he sang at least two, including the Aerosmith classic Walk This Way and the Train Kept A Rollin. The Joe Perry Project’s set that night also featured Perry’s touring lineup, which includes Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, touring keyboardist and backing vocalist Buck Johnson, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes on lead vocals, Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots on bass, and drummer Jason Sutter. Fans and outlets captured video of Tyler with the group; band representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.