Comeback or Farewell? Guns N’ Roses, Black Crowes, and Friends Salute Aerosmith at Hollywood Bowl

Aerosmith performed the first of two "California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends" concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday, Oct. 29. This event marked the band's return from a three-year live performance hiatus following singer Steven Tyler’s 2023 vocal injury. The group delivered a 45-minute set that included hits such as “Toys in the Attic,” “Back in the Saddle,” “Sweet Emotion,” and “Dream On.”

The performance featured several guest appearances, including Guns N’ Roses, the Black Crowes, and Johnny Depp, who played guitar on “Train Kept a Rollin’.” Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl sat in on drums for most of the six-song set, performing alongside Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, and Tom Hamilton. While Grohl performed with the group, drummer Joey Kramer joined for part of the set. Billboard notes that Kramer has been on hiatus from the band since 2020 due to health issues.

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