Wolfman Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I saw an excellent show on a rainy night in NJ as Sammy Hagar opened up for Aerosmith at the PNC Art Center. Didn't watch too much of Sammy but he had a really good band with him and they did several of his hits including "I Can't Drive 55" and tons of Van Halen (Right Now, Dreams, etc.). I walked around and found some nice seats closer to the stage and sat back for two hours of rock. Aerosmith was fantastic. They all looked and sounded really good. Steven Tyler's voice was as strong as ever, and Joe Perry showed off some really nice chops and solos. I freaked out when they did "Train Kept A Rollin'" as they did their faster version which I prefer. Joe, btw, looks like a freak as he has a total mullet now. Long hair shaved on the sides and he wore these goggles that look like something Doc Brown would wear in Back To The Future. Perry played a ton of different guitars from Telecasters to Les Pauls. He even played some pedal steel guitar and did a theremin solo during Sweet Emotion (Gee, Wonder where he got that idea from? ). He played against himself during his solo as his Rock Band character played on a screen while he battled on stage. Kinda goofy to be honest. I also must say that Brad Whitford is a very underrated guitarist who had some sick solos (and a very Page-like dragon shirt on). Joey Kramer's drum solo definitely had a Bonzo feeling to it as he played with his hands (and head) at the end of it. Steven joined in on the solo too. Even the cheesier songs that have turned many fans like me off the last fifteen years or so sounded good live. Overall, it was a lot of fun to see a band I haven't seen since 1987. Say what you want about them but Aerosmith puts on one hell of a show. Good times and btw, they are loud!!! Here's the setlist: 01) Back In the Saddle 02) Train Kept A Rollin' (KILLER LIVE) 03) No More No More 04) Love In An Elevator 05) Falling In Love 06) Livin' On The Edge 07) What It Takes 08) Pink 09) Last Child 10) Cryin' 11) Drum Solo 12) Rag Doll 13) Joe Perry Guitar Solo 14) Stop Messin' Around (Fleetwood Mac cover) 15) I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (YUCK....piss break song) 16) Come Together 17) Sweet Emotion 18) Draw The Line (AWESOME!!) Encore: 19) Dream On 20) Walk This Way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagemccartney95 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Man...to have been there...thanks, Wolfman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levee Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for the shout out for Brad Whitford, Wolfman. The guy can flat out play, and has written and played lead on some of Aerosmiths heavier songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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