I do not know how many times I have seen Aerosmith perform in concert. The first time was around 1978, or so, at the Nassau Coliseum when someone turned up Joe Perry’s amp to “11” during “Back in the Saddle” and the increased volume nearly knocking me off of the metal folding chair I was standing on in the orchestra. I saw Stephen Tyler reunite with Joe Perry during, what I believe at the time, was the last Joe Perry Project show that happened at My Father’s Place in Roslyn. I have seen Aerosmith perform with Cheap Truck opening I do not know how many times; it has been a few. The most memorable Jones Beach Theatre Aerosmith concert I attended was the one that I attended with my son with Groupon tickets and Stephen Tyler whacked Joe Perry in the face while spinning the mic stand around. That might be this 2004 concert, but I am not entirely certain as the many Aerosmith experiences seem to blend together at this point. I had purchased tickets for the Madison Square Garden farewell tour show that was “postponed” because of Stephen Tyler’s throat issues but ended up taking the refund; they are still holding on to the money with no rescheduled dates announced or on the horizon as of yet. The Black Crowes, who were supposed to open for the tour, are using the hiatus to do their own headlining concerts in support of a new album and will make a stop at Radio City Music Hall.

F.I.N.E.

Rock on,

GQ