Re: Aerosmith RS article

["L. Bird" <pkeets@hotmail.com>]

Hey, I like Aerosmith.  I even pointed out how well they'd produced their 
video just a little while back.  They've had their trouble and managed to 
get through them.  They're really sharp guys, and they've got a plan--but I 
think they are worrying about it just a little bit.

Well, okay, a lot.  They don't want to look stupid either, but they're not 
too sure about how to change their image--you know, from the world's oldest 
teenagers--into something that more realistic, but still attractive to kids. 
  They're getting into their fifties and starting to feel it, but they don't 
want to give up that ability they've always had to straddle radio formats.

I thought Tyler really showed it at the RnR induction ceremony.  The others 
have already cut back to more conservative images, but Steven is the point 
man, and he's not sure quite what way to go.  Looks like this video was a 
good strategy, as it's selling well.  I'm not sure the Superbowl gig was, 
though.

I think The Boss is doing very well.  He's never been identified with any 
particular age-group, and I think he'll age like Clapton.


keets



>keets "I was watching the RnR Hall of Fame induction and thinking they 
>needed to have a look at what TED are doing."
>Schrade "TED taking advice from Aerosmith is one of the signs of the
>Apocalypse, isn't it?"
>
>keets - I didn't see their performance.
>Schrade - They should take advice from moron fans like me first.
>
>What was I thinking?  Before this turns into an Aerosmith-bashing party
>or a "Jeff is wrong" discussion, please read this carefully:  I DID NOT
>NOW OR EVER SUGGEST OR THINK THAT AEROSMITH SHOULD BE COMPARED TO THE
>GREATEST MEN TO EVER WALK THE FACE OF THE EARTH (AKA THE WHO).  I was
>merely suggesting that the interview is an interesting view of old guys
>rocking out and continuing to work together after many years of
>groupness.  That is all.
>
>Jeff
>

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