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60 Minutes with Joe Perry of Aerosmith

Posted 03/21/2012 at 10:35am | by Joe Lalaina

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Through the late Sixties and Early Seventies, the great English bands had a virtual monopoly on blues and r&b-based hard rock. But with the arrival of Aerosmith's self-titled debut in 1973, America finally had a rock band that could equal the Stones and Led Zeppelin.

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Aerosmith Mixing New Song for Upcoming 'GI Joe: Retaliation' Movie

Posted 03/15/2012 at 10:02am | by Josh Hart

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When last we checked in with the boys in Aerosmith, it was revealed that the band would be contributing a track to a major motion picture this summer.

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Aerosmith Guitarist Brad Whitford: "People are Going to See a Lot of Aerosmith Later in the Year"

Posted 03/05/2012 at 3:01pm | by Josh Hart

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Despite some questions marks still looming, Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford says that fans will indeed hear new Aerosmith this summer.

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Steven Tyler on New Aerosmith: "We’re Gonna Have a Vintage Sound"

Posted 02/27/2012 at 6:19pm | by Josh Hart

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Don't let the hype around American Idol fool you, Aerosmith is still a priority for Steven Tyler, who has reportedly been in the studio with the band for the last month finishing up work on their as-yet-untitled new album.

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Springfield Rock City: Top 10 Rock Star Cameos on "The Simpsons"

Posted 02/24/2012 at 11:54am | by Damian Fanelli, Josh Hart

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Outside of Saturday Night Live, no other current TV show can boast as many impressive musical guests as The Simpsons. And The Simpsons has the edge because its many musical appearances are actually meant to be funny. Scores of rock icons -- including three Beatles, two Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica -- have appeared on the show as eight-fingered, yellow-tinted versions of themselves.

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Poll: What Was the Best Guitar Album of 2004?

Posted 01/17/2012 at 10:54am | by Tony Grassi

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Peruse this week's list with care -- the fate of 2004's Best Guitar Album rests in your hands.

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Video: Steven Tyler and Alice Cooper Cover the Beatles on New Year's Eve

Posted 01/02/2012 at 11:01am | by Josh Hart

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New Year's Eve revelers at the Mala Wailea in Hawaii were treated to something special to kick off their 2012 -- well, besides being in Hawaii.

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Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2001

Posted 12/19/2011 at 11:44am | by Tony Grassi

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When one thinks of 2001 a lot of cultural references come to mind. It was the first official year of the new millennium. A new United States President assumed office. And then there's the unavoidable image of HAL 9000 from Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, the red eye glowing and speaking in that creepy monotonic voice: "I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that."

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Joe Perry and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith Discuss 'Pump' in 1990 Guitar World Interview

Posted 10/06/2011 at 4:32pm | by Richard J. Grula

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But the Aerosmith that created Pump is an altogether different animal than the classic version of the mid-Seventies. Back then, the group was a non-stop rock 'n' roll party machine, living on the edge 24 hours a day and roaring into town in search of your sisters. They were Van Halen before there was Van Halen.

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Interview: Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry (2010)

Posted 11/08/2010 at 1:17pm | by Richard Bienstock, Photo By Ross Halfin

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They crashed hard in 2009, but Aerosmith have pulled themselves back together to launch one of their biggest world tours ever. Joe Perry tells how they reconciled with singer Steven Tyler and talks about the plans for their long-awaited new studio effort.

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