Aerosmith brings Friends Gun N’ Roses, Black Crowes to Hollywood Bowl as Steven Tyler Returns to the Stage

Aerosmith returned to live performances on Thursday night (October 29) at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, marking their first all-star show in two years since singer Steven Tyler underwent vocal surgery. The reunion concert featured a roster of musical heavyweights, including Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl, Guns N’ Roses, the Black Crowes, Johnny Depp, and Aerosmith bandmate Johnny Perry’s Hollywood Vampires member, actor Johnny Depp.

Grohl joined the band on stage for most of Aerosmith's six-song set, taking over for drummer Joey Kramer, who has been absent since 2020 due to health concerns. As the band played their iconic hits like "Toys in the Attic," "Back in the Saddle," "Sweet Emotion," and "Dream On," guitarist Depp contributed his guitar skills on "Train Kept a Rollin’."

Following the set, Tyler took a moment to speak about the band's longevity, reflecting on 55 years together, noting they were still the same band that started 55.5 years ago. The show continued with performances from Guns N’ Roses, who covered songs like "Nobody's Fault," "Last Child," and "Season of Wither," as well as the Black Crowes, who covered Aerosmith hits "Let the Music Do the Talking," "Write Me a Letter," "Combination," and "Chip Away the Stone."

Other acts included Heart, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar, The Beatles, and Billy Idol. The show opened with Warren Haynes and Godsmack singer Sully Erna. Aerosmith's lead singer Tyler, 78, was diagnosed with a fractured larynx in September 2023, leading to the postponement and eventual cancellation of their final tour before the band announced their retirement, though it remains unclear if these performances were their final shows.