News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=2022 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:02:01 -0400 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:02 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=2022 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/desmond-child-told-aerosmith-their-chorus-was-bad-the-first-time-he-met-them-steven-tyler-then-sheepishly-revealed-the-original-lyric-that-became-dude-looks-like-a-lady https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/desmond-child-told-aerosmith-their-chorus-was-bad-the-first-time-he-met-them-steven-tyler-then-sheepishly-revealed-the-original-lyric-that-became-dude-looks-like-a-lady Music News: "Steven said, sheepishly, 'Well, originally, I was singing, 'Dude looks like a lady.' And I said, 'That's a hit title.' And Joe said, 'But we don't know what that means.'"]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths-joe-perry-on-how-jimmy-page-and-rare-horses-inspired-him-to-go-beyond-just-another-plain-old-les-paul-with-signature-guitar https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths-joe-perry-on-how-jimmy-page-and-rare-horses-inspired-him-to-go-beyond-just-another-plain-old-les-paul-with-signature-guitar Music News: "What stood out about them was that they have long manes, and the manes are curly and just look beautiful."]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/music/it-was-really-basic-music-aerosmiths-joe-perry-speaks-on-the-unlikely-collab-with-run-dmc-that-redefined-rock-and-hip-hop https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/music/it-was-really-basic-music-aerosmiths-joe-perry-speaks-on-the-unlikely-collab-with-run-dmc-that-redefined-rock-and-hip-hop Music: "We thought, 'Let's try it!'"]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:23:38 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-aerosmith-really-started-collaborating-with-yungblud-according-to-joe-perry-it-was-just-one-of-those-things-you-know https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-aerosmith-really-started-collaborating-with-yungblud-according-to-joe-perry-it-was-just-one-of-those-things-you-know Music News: "There's a lot of great guitar players and bands out there – but Yungblud really had the stuff, you know?"]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:02:02 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-aerosmith-really-found-their-sound-early-on-joe-perry-and-brad-whitford-reveal-we-didnt-know-s--t-from-shinola https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-is-how-aerosmith-really-found-their-sound-early-on-joe-perry-and-brad-whitford-reveal-we-didnt-know-s--t-from-shinola Music News: "It's just right in your face."]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:28:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/country-guys-used-them-a-lot-the-guitar-effect-that-joe-perry-used-on-some-of-aerosmiths-biggest-hits https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/country-guys-used-them-a-lot-the-guitar-effect-that-joe-perry-used-on-some-of-aerosmiths-biggest-hits Music News: "I was crazy for any anything new." ]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:02:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-came-out-for-three-encores-joe-perry-and-brad-whitford-recall-the-time-this-rock-band-demolished-aerosmith-before-their-set https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-came-out-for-three-encores-joe-perry-and-brad-whitford-recall-the-time-this-rock-band-demolished-aerosmith-before-their-set Music News: "And then we got on the stage, and I just remember watching people walk away before we even started playing."]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-perry-reveals-aerosmith-might-perform-again-one-day-at-some-point-somethings-gonna-happen https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-perry-reveals-aerosmith-might-perform-again-one-day-at-some-point-somethings-gonna-happen Music News: "I would say that, at some point, we will all be together on the same stage."]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:53:19 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-perry-speaks-on-future-of-aerosmith-and-prospect-of-one-final-show-its-a-matter-of-getting-there https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-perry-speaks-on-future-of-aerosmith-and-prospect-of-one-final-show-its-a-matter-of-getting-there Music News: "I've always played like every show's the last one. I hate to sound like it's a downer, but I give it up every night."]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 02:35:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/we-couldnt-get-a-record-deal-joe-perry-speaks-on-challenges-behind-aerosmiths-comeback https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/we-couldnt-get-a-record-deal-joe-perry-speaks-on-challenges-behind-aerosmiths-comeback Music News: "We had burned so many bridges that nobody would sign us."]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:57:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/released-50-years-ago-this-classic-rock-album-inspired-musicians-of-all-genres--even-hip-hop-177707 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/released-50-years-ago-this-classic-rock-album-inspired-musicians-of-all-genres--even-hip-hop-177707 Features: "We wrote seedy music, we recorded seedy music."]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:13:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/thank-you-rick-rubin-this-unlikely-song-saved-americas-best-selling-hard-rock-band-and-inspired-a-new-genre-177044 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/thank-you-rick-rubin-this-unlikely-song-saved-americas-best-selling-hard-rock-band-and-inspired-a-new-genre-177044 Features: An unexpected classic. ]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/will-steven-tyler-ever-tour-again-drummer-matt-sorum-speaks-up-on-aerosmith-singers-status https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/will-steven-tyler-ever-tour-again-drummer-matt-sorum-speaks-up-on-aerosmith-singers-status Music News: "If you're not a singer, you wouldn't understand what he goes through, but he's 77 years old and he's a perfectionist."]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:47:05 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steven-tyler-and-aerosmith-performed-for-the-first-time-since-retirement-heres-how-they-sounded https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steven-tyler-and-aerosmith-performed-for-the-first-time-since-retirement-heres-how-they-sounded Music News: "Music has healing powers and we hope to bring a moment of joy and levity to our first-responder firefighters and those most affected by the fires."]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:23:19 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmith-announce-return-to-stage-to-help-those-affected-by-the-la-wildfires-here-are-some-details https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmith-announce-return-to-stage-to-help-those-affected-by-the-la-wildfires-here-are-some-details Music News: "Music has healing powers and we hope to bring a moment of joy and levity to our first-responder firefighters and those most affected by the fires."]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:30:44 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe_perry_reveals_how_fender_bass_vi_inspired_him_to_write_an_aerosmith_hit_when_i_get_a_little_money_im_gonna_get_one.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/joe_perry_reveals_how_fender_bass_vi_inspired_him_to_write_an_aerosmith_hit_when_i_get_a_little_money_im_gonna_get_one.html Gear: "The whole introduction and all those riffs just fell into place."]]> Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:50:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it_was_a_punch_in_the_gut_aerosmith_bassist_opens_up_on_bands_decision_to_retire_from_touring.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/it_was_a_punch_in_the_gut_aerosmith_bassist_opens_up_on_bands_decision_to_retire_from_touring.html Music News: "I find it hard to believe that we'll never play again."]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:25:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/top_5_underrated_aerosmith_songs_of_the_70s.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/top_5_underrated_aerosmith_songs_of_the_70s.html Music News: Expecting to see "Walk this Way" or "Sweet Emotion" on this list? Dream on…]]> Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:48:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/is_aerosmith_coming_to_an_end_tom_hamilton_speaks_up_on_the_bands_future.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/is_aerosmith_coming_to_an_end_tom_hamilton_speaks_up_on_the_bands_future.html Music News: "The future is still out there and I imagine we'll figure out a way to be part of it."]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:07:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mtley_cres_nikki_sixx_reacts_to_aerosmith_retiring_says_steven_tyler_is_the_ultimate_singer_to_him.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mtley_cres_nikki_sixx_reacts_to_aerosmith_retiring_says_steven_tyler_is_the_ultimate_singer_to_him.html Music News: The bassist paid tribute to one of the biggest rock 'n' roll bands of all time.]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:18:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmith_announce_touring_retirement_as_steven_tylers_full_recovery_not_possible.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmith_announce_touring_retirement_as_steven_tylers_full_recovery_not_possible.html Music News: "We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage."]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:54:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_explains_what_overly_technical_guitarists_often_do_wrong_says_you_should_obsess_over_getting_the_right_sound.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_explains_what_overly_technical_guitarists_often_do_wrong_says_you_should_obsess_over_getting_the_right_sound.html Music News: "For me, playing guitar is all about what serves the songs."]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2024 16:27:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_brad_whitford_opens_up_on_having_his_work_mistaken_for_joe_perrys_i_went_nuclear.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_brad_whitford_opens_up_on_having_his_work_mistaken_for_joe_perrys_i_went_nuclear.html Music News: "I was just so pissed off. It's like, here I am, having my *** work being compared to Jeff Beck, and they're crediting Joe Perry."]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:46:53 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_recalls_how_eddie_van_halens_arrival_affected_his_view_of_aerosmith_new_ideas_were_needed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_recalls_how_eddie_van_halens_arrival_affected_his_view_of_aerosmith_new_ideas_were_needed.html Music News: "I remember saying, 'We're not ready for the '80s.' I don't know why I said that; it was just a vibe or a feeling I had."]]> Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:44:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_tylers_vocal_injury_more_serious_than_initially_thought_aerosmiths_tour_postponed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/steve_tylers_vocal_injury_more_serious_than_initially_thought_aerosmiths_tour_postponed.html Music News: "He is receiving the best medical treatment available to ensure his recovery is swift."]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:20:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_joe_perry_says_there_will_never_be_another_hendrix_or_van_halen_recalls_reaction_to_seeing_steve_vai_live_the_first_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_joe_perry_says_there_will_never_be_another_hendrix_or_van_halen_recalls_reaction_to_seeing_steve_vai_live_the_first_time.html Music News: "Sure, there are people now that can kinda play like them or maybe try and copy them, but those are the guys that did it first."]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:20:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/session_legend_recalls_secretly_replacing_joe_perry_for_iconic_aerosmith_solo_it_was_a_bummer_that_no_one_could_know.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/session_legend_recalls_secretly_replacing_joe_perry_for_iconic_aerosmith_solo_it_was_a_bummer_that_no_one_could_know.html Music News: "I don't think it was ever mentioned until Joe left the band years later."]]> Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:15:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_once_asked_chris_daughtry_to_front_aerosmith_this_was_the_singers_reaction.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_once_asked_chris_daughtry_to_front_aerosmith_this_was_the_singers_reaction.html Music News: "I don't consider myself any caliber of singer that Steven Tyler is..."]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 21:53:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_answers_if_aerosmith_will_ever_put_out_another_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe_perry_answers_if_aerosmith_will_ever_put_out_another_album.html Music News: "At this point, I want to tour as much as we can."]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 11:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_joe_perry_opens_on_his_complicated_relationship_with_steven_tyler.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/aerosmiths_joe_perry_opens_on_his_complicated_relationship_with_steven_tyler.html Music News: "He's probably my best friend through all of it."]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:02 -0400