Hey everyone, it’s great to be back on the ATV beat once again! After a lengthy sabbatical, I have returned to share music, news and old-school rock and roll stories with you. Here’s a quick rundown of 2012 so far to get us caught up. GRAMMYS The Grammys were somewhat interesting in that some very […]
Tag: Joe Perry
New music from Aerosmith….sort of.
I missed the news last week that the first bit of “new” music from Aerosmith will be hitting our ears in June. “New” because it is a Get a Grip-era outtake called “Legendary Child” that will be featured on the soundtrack for the movie G.I. Joe: Retaliation which is set for release on June 29th. […]
The 12 Boots of Christmas – Do You See What I See?
These little rock and rollers aren’t scared of Santa, they can’t believe what they are seeing across the way at the mall convenient store… Who’s that Red Sox fan with his mom? Dig those nice retro Hollywood shades. Is that Bono bringing back the Fly look? There is NO way that is a dude. It is NOT […]
The 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies – Reflections from Cleveland
Wow, what a weekend. Guitar extravaganza closes out the Rock Hall inductions with, from left, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Ron Wood, Joe Perry, Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield. photo by Joshua Gunter / The Plain Dealer I seriously had every intention of merely “swiping” and linking to Brian’s overview of the event. And then, Friday […]
A magnificently Metallic night at the House of Blues
“Why is everyone leaving me?” “Flemming, why are you doing this to me?” The short middle-aged guy is leaning up against the bar, joking with Flemming at the end of what might be just another night at the House of Blues here in Cleveland. Except that tonight, we’re talking about legendary Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen, […]