It was their last stop on their “Tour Heard ‘Round the World” and Aerosmith came to have a party and the fans- spanning the full spectrum of races, ages, and drunkenness were ready to get down.
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Aerosmith & Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
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Allstate Arena
Chicago, Ill.
September 24, 2007
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Special guest Joan Jett and the Blackhearts hit the stage first, warming the crowd up with all their favorites, including “Bad Reputation” and “I Love Rock N’Roll.” Proving her rock pedigree, even at 49, Jett can shred just like back in her Runaways days. Throwing in a couple tracks from her latest album, Sinner, Jett even brought out her cover of Sweet’s “A.C.D.C.”
The crowd, worked up from Jett, was growing impatient waiting for Aerosmith to take the stage. Every gap in the house music elicited hoots and hollers, and finally, when the lights went out, the screams were deafening.
Opening with a slickly produced newsreel-esque video chronicling the bands worldly travels, the anxiety was palpable. Finally, the bad boys from Boston hit the stage and the crowd hit their feet. Opening with “Love in an Elevator” Steven Tyler worked the runway leading into the crowd with the swagger we all know and love, skin-tight pants and all.
The crowd sang along and danced a bit, but rarely kicked up the volume, opting for a more reserved appreciation.
For a group of five quinquagenarians, the Toxic Twins and company still rock like its’72. Okay, maybe more like ’92. Powering into “Cryin’” complete with video screen playing the video starring Alicia Silverstone that thrust them back to the top of the charts with 1993’s Get a Grip, Tyler proved he’s powerful, his strut sexy as ever, even as strange as describing a 59 year old man sexy is, especially a 59 year old man who pulled a harmonica out of his pants.
Joe Perry, on lead guitar, is nothing short of amazing live and could show the guitarists of today, with their excessive pedal tricks and Guitar Hero training, how a real axe man does it.
Bringing out an insane 14 string guitar and a couple of chairs, Perry and Tyler got their blues on, at the expense of the crowd’s energy. It’s a little bit self indulgent to bust out blues covers in the middle of an arena show, and the crowd collectively took a seat, with a patient boredom. Maybe by reaching rock legend status, you get a pass to do whatever you’d like for your live show, and there’ll still be butts in the seat.
Finally, the fans were back on their feet for “Dream On,” a song which, Eminem’s butchering aside, will live forever as one of the classics that will never die. Tyler’s voice was spot on, and I will admit I got a little teary eyed.
Even with an awesome stage set up, replete with two ramps and of course a center runway, most of the band stayed in the same spot, clumped around Joey Kramer’s drum kit.
Besides those few fuddy-duddy faux-pas, Aerosmith are still at the top of their game. Rounding things out with their classic, and fan favorite “Walk This Way,” they went out with a bang, again cementing themselves as one of rock’s legends and fan favorites even though they lost steam mid-set.
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Larry
Written by Guest on 2007-10-06 18:20:58
Great article.I was on the end of the main floor ramp at the furthest end..Most of the fan club was there.Tyler and Perry was within 2 feet when they were there.Great show.The vocals were great and Perry was excellant. |
Lorlor
Written by Guest on 2007-10-08 11:18:59
I was also in Fan club seat at the end of the jet ramp...I don't think the boys disappoint at all when they go into their blues for the 2 songs....Seasons of Wither was outstanding and ridiculously wicked... |
Larry
Written by Guest on 2007-10-08 18:36:41
I agree.I thought it was cool when they did that.Seasons is always great.Hangman Jury was good,too.Glad Im not the only one that enjoyed it. |
Rock on Boys!
Written by Guest on 2007-10-09 22:31:24
 The bad boys of Boston really rock the old windy city. I loved it, it was so AWESOME! ~A~ |
center stage
Written by Guest on 2007-10-10 09:43:56
dump the center stage |
No more runway???
Written by Guest on 2007-10-11 15:58:43
None with dumping the center stage! We love it when they come into the crowd. I have been lucky enough to be right there when Steven Tyler was singing and he stood by me for a long time . . . and I just held on to his leg!!! But, the point is, the interaction with the crowd - the snarls, the comments, the taking people's stuff (scarves, hats, pictures, posters, water bottles) and throwing them back - is PRICELESS. It's just a great part of the way Aerosmith -- and no one else -- does it! |
Teacher who met Steven Tyler in Paris
Written by Guest on 2007-10-13 23:13:33
I met Steven Tyler by chance at a sidewalk cafe in Paris. I was in Europe with another teacher and 7 students, and they all know how much I love Steven Tyler. I asked our tour guide if she could get us tickets in Paris. She went to the EF office and we went another way. When we were at the Opera area right off the subway, one of my students ran a block up to tell me that he was at a cafe. I ran up to him and he took our picture, kissed me on the cheek, then posed with the students. I made a poster of us that he took onstage in Chicago, and he also took my leopard hat!!!! It was a wonderful concert. A very sweet brother and sister let me stay by them on the catwalk. I was very lucky that night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Freakin Rocked
Written by Guest on 2007-10-24 14:40:20
I'm a HUGE Aerosmith fan and have gone to every show when they are in Chicago. They never disappoint and the blues are awesome, it's where they started from! It was a great show and I cant wait for the new album next year so they'll come back to Chicago for another GREAT show! |
LOVED THE SHOW......no dissing please
Written by Guest on 2007-10-26 18:55:23
I absolutely LOVE Aerosmith, and appreciate everything they have produced. Granted, I feel there are some songs that make a connection more than others. However, they do represent different periods of their life, as well as different parts of their creative side. I hardly doubt people were "bored" with the blues. What's wrong with taking a seat and just taking it all in anyway? I was sitting during their blues session, but I was just kicking back. I love this band, and have been in love with their music since I was 12 and first heard "Cryin'". I'm 26 now, and WILL not miss a show when they visit Chicago. Keep touring, guys! |
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ROund the world tour
Written by Guest on 2007-11-12 01:42:32
Umm..round the world tour huh...No australia....i believe we're part of the world!!! |
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Written by Guest on 2007-11-17 09:01:57
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