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More than three years since their last full concert, Aerosmith<\/a> returned to the stage for a victorious comeback performance at the Hollywood Bowl.<\/p>\n Officially dubbed ‘California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends,’ the star-studded affair featured an impressive array of special guests, including Guns N\u2019 Roses<\/a>, Heart<\/a>, Billy Idol<\/a>, the Black Crowes<\/a> and Sammy Hagar.<\/a> But make no mistake, Aerosmith were the stars of the show – and they absolutely triumphed in their return to the spotlight.<\/p>\n After each special guest had performed \u2013 with sets varying from one to five songs per artist \u2013 Aerosmith took the stage to close the night, delivering a rousing six-song set. The group was introduced by actresses Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone, both of whom starred in music videos for the group in the \u201890s.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good thing the Hollywood Bowl is an open-air venue, because the hard rock legends from Boston would have absolutely blown the roof off. Fireworks shot into the sky as Aerosmith launched into their opening tune, an emphatic rendition of \u201cToys in the Attic.\u201d Frontman Steven Tyler<\/a> was in especially fine form, his singing voice sounding strong and showing very little evidence of the recent trouble that\u2019s plagued him.<\/p>\n Joining the band on drums was Dave Grohl<\/a>, providing his trademark brand of pounding ferocity. At the first song\u2019s conclusion, Tyler joked that Grohl called and insisted to be part of the show. \u201cI get a phone call. He goes \u2018Steven. The Bowl. I\u2019ve got to get in,\u2019\u201d Tyler recalled. \u201cI said, \u2018David, do you want to play the drums for Aerosmith?\u2019 And he goes, \u2018No, I want to roadie.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: Top 20 Aerosmith Songs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The group soon launched into \u201cBack in the Saddle,\u201d the opening track from Aerosmith\u2019s 1976 album Rocks<\/em>. “We gonna rock this place so hard, you’re gonna think the big on is coming,” Tyler next declared to the already-enthusiastic crowd, before whipping them into an even bigger frenzy\u00a0with an energizing rendition of \u201cSweet Emotion.\u201d<\/p>\n Next came one of the night\u2019s biggest moments, as Tyler sat behind a white grand piano and performed an engrossing rendition of \u201cDream On.\u201d Again, the frontman showed why he\u2019s been one of the best in the business for over 50 years, at one point standing on the piano, belting his heart out as fog swirled around him.<\/p>\n Johnny Depp<\/a> made an unexpected appearance for the next tune, teaming with Joe Perry \u2013 who he plays with in Hollywood Vampires<\/a> \u2013 for a dual guitar attack on \u201cThe Train Kept A-Rollin’,” which you can see in the video from @pacificcoast3<\/a> below.<\/p>\n As Aerosmith approached their final song, Tyler took a moment to thank everyone involved in the concert, showing special love to his bandmates. \u201cBefore we say goodnight, I just want to say what a ride it\u2019s been with my brothers \u2013 Joe, Tom, Brad and Joey,\u201d he announced. \u201cFifty-five f\u2014ing years, and we\u2019re the same f\u2014ing band that started fifty-five and a half years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n Drummer Joey Kramer<\/a>, who hadn\u2019t performed with the band since 2020, then sat behind the kit for the night\u2019s final song, as Aerosmith rocked through their classic tune \u201cWalk This Way.\u201d Confetti filled the air as the band powered through the final notes. After Aerosmith exited the stage, the Hollywood Bowl lit up with a massive fireworks display, adding an explosive exclamation point to the group\u2019s set.<\/p>\n Set list and further videos of Aerosmith’s performance can be found below. The band will return for another night at the Bowl on Nov. 1.<\/p>\n 1. \u201cToys in the Attic\u201d Any worst-to-best ranking of\u00a0Aerosmith\u00a0must deal with two distinct eras: their sleazy ’70s work and the slicker, more successful ’80s comeback. But which one was better?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Ultimate Classic Rock Staff<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Did Aerosmith Play at Their Comeback Concert?<\/h3>\n
Aerosmith, Hollywood Bowl, Oct. 29, 2026<\/h3>\n
2. “Back in the Saddle”
3. “Sweet Emotion”
4. “Dream On”
5. “The Train Kept A-Rollin'”
6. “Walk This Way”<\/p>\nAerosmith Albums Ranked <\/h2>\n