{
  "id": 12857426,
  "title": "‘Aerosmith & Friends’ Comeback Shows Feature Stacked Lineup: Slash, Billy Idol, Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart & Many More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/aerosmith-friends-comeback-shows-feature-stacked-lineup-slash-billy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:36:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/aerosmith-friends-hollywood-bowl-slash-billy-idol-run-dmc-lineup-1236356864/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Steven Tyler's teasing announcement that Aerosmith would return to the stage after a three-year hiatus proved to be a major event. The full line-up for the double-header at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1 was revealed, featuring not only the iconic \"Dream On\" band but also a stacked list of rock legends. The Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart, Andrew Watt (Ozzy Osbourne and Rolling Stones producer), Billy Idol, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash and Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses bassist), Eric Church, Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez (Alice in Chains bassist), Train singer Pat Monahan, Sammy Hagar, and Tom Morello (Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist) were all confirmed to take part in the shows. Music director Don Was, along with other artists like Marcus King, Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Stevens (Billy Idol guitarist), Godsmack singer Sully Erna, Ozzy Osbourne keyboardist Adam Wakeman, Black Crowes guitarist Audley Freed, and veteran drummer Kenny Aronoff, rounded out the impressive roster. Pre-sales for Citi cardmembers began on October 8 at 1 p.m. ET, with additional presales throughout the week leading up to the general on-sale on Saturday, October 10, at 1 p.m. ET. The official photo of the event suggested that the band's classic lineup, including founding drummer Joey Kramer, who hasn't played with the group since 2020 due to health issues, would be in attendance. The announcement also hinted that lineups would vary each night, with additional legendary artists, special guests, and surprise appearances to be revealed later.",
  "summary": "The veteran band's first full concerts in three years will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1",
  "key_points": [
    "Aerosmith's 'Aerosmith & Friends' comeback after three-year hiatus",
    "Lineup includes Slash, Billy Idol, Black Crowes, Run-DMC, Heart, and more",
    "Pre-sales begin October 8, general on-sale October 10"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}