We are not amused.
More crap hitting the proverbial fan about the possibility of Motley Crue co-headlining with 'Smith thi summer.
Mssrs. Tyler, Perry, Whitford, Hamilton, and Kramer; we are not freaking amused.
Mr. Perry apparently did a radio interview [audio, anyone?] and didn't mention it [but did mention a major shed tour--Tweeter Center, we've missed you!] so we're hoping that we won't be subjected to Vince Neil's greasy locks or Tommy Lee's awful ink and bloated self-importance.
Fix this, Aerogods.
Mssrs. Tyler, Perry, Whitford, Hamilton, and Kramer; we are not freaking amused.
Mr. Perry apparently did a radio interview [audio, anyone?] and didn't mention it [but did mention a major shed tour--Tweeter Center, we've missed you!] so we're hoping that we won't be subjected to Vince Neil's greasy locks or Tommy Lee's awful ink and bloated self-importance.
Fix this, Aerogods.
posted by Darla & Amy at 5:41 PM
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Questionable association, but clearly calculated once again to get maximum dollars for America's Yardbirds. I think they're jumping on every opportunity these days, no matter the consequences, because (as Perry pointed out) "You never know how many sunsets you have left."
The Bat Mitzvah is the perfect example- and not the first private party at which 'Smith has performed. We can all shudder and cringe when we see them performing with Britney and other worthless hacks at the SuperBowl, but given the opportunity to cash in like that, few would turn it down.
We don't know what they do with their personal money - and that's what's important. For all we know, Tyler and Perry took that Bat Mitzvah cash and spent it on Haitian refugees or a Crisis Pregnancy Center. And if they did, hopefully they did it anonymously, which is the only form of charity worth doing.
Meanwhile, the Less Interesting Three get snubbed at this Bullet Proof Vest Festival - featuring Kenny G. I'll bet they weren't sad.
Yeah, I am not pleased at all to see Aero in association with the Crue, but the bucks will flow in generous amounts as a result. I don't even like seeing them with Kravitz, who is the furthest thing from a true bluesman as you could ever find. But they sold out Orlando, which is not easy to do. Did I go? Hell no. Aerosmith the Brand is not nearly as good as Aerosmith the Band.
Maybe when I get that government contract, they can play my backyard - and I will choose the setlist.
Very much so--I agree with you on the maximum dollar tip...and it's interesting that you [I haven't seen it mentioned many other places] picked up on Perry's comment. Makes you wonder, huh?
It's interesting to have seen, as you mention re: private parties/Superbowl, the focus morph over the years from creating music to creating cashflow--which is what it comes down to, as you've alluded to. It's sad, but not unsurprising in the least..everything comes back to business eventually, especially in the particular business they're in.
You're right--the importance does rest in how they spend their cash. I'd like to be the optimist and say that I think they're philanthropic to the core, but, you know, Perry needs another horse and another guitar and Tyler needs a house in NH..
Heh, the Less Interesting Three. I think you're probably right and, lord knows, were I them, I probably would be pretty pleased that I got to miss that, too. I may never get over Kenny G and two-thirds of Aerosmith on the same bill. How do you spell sell-out? A-e-r-.....
Interesting bit on Aerosmith the Brand versus Aerosmith the Band--I might even say they aren't really a band anymore--they're two faces and a lot of PR with a [largely] middle-aged fanbase that knows how to spend cash..
When you get that contract and have the show, invite us, huh? We'll give you good press... ;)
Thanks for the [once again?] thought-provoking comments.
Amy
Nope - first time here - found it through trusty Ross Halfin and his must-read rants. And I think you meant two-fifths of Aerosmith.
A few football seasons back, Aerosmith opened the season for ABC on the Mall in DC in a gigantic, "F*** You, Osama" run-through of hits, synchronized pyrotechnics and choreographed guitar poses. And who did the ABC talking heads catch up with after the performance? Paul Wolfowitz, letting his hair down and rolling his sleeves up with the "bad boys" of Boston. But they're not so bad anymore - they're safe. I'd like to see them choose a no-name to open for them - someone they wanted to give a leg up to, rather than a twin bill money making machine.
Anyway - covered ground and rehashed stuff. I still like 'em - and the encore in my backyard will include "Combination."
The whole football spectacle in DC made me pen this verse from an as yet undone song called "Sometimes":
On the Mall the ageless giants play
to those without ears and nothing to say
the rotunda gleams behind
as they sing it one more time
and the game will start at nine
Dream on, it’s still fine
Ah, thanks for catching my error..yeah, two-fifths.
God, I do remember that football thing. I cringed all the way through it and remembered how far we've come [they've gone down?] since the club days in Boston. I'm getting old... Very interesting tid-bit about Paul Wolfowitz..in their next lives, maybe Tyler-Perry will be political lobbyists. Lord knows enough people with money kiss their asses. Who would've thought a couple of addicts could become such interesting figures?
Oh, big yes to 'Combination'--how appropos.
Like the lyrics..very nice.
--Amy
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