We flew in last Friday and headed right over to the studio where Ross had it all set up. After about 20 minutes of HIHOWYADOIN'S the guys got down to biz-ness. With the new Aerosmith CD blasting from the PA, the two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarists posed for the master lensman for over 3 hours. Then the guys headed to a private office and took part in an interview with GW's editor, Brad Tolinski.
After the interview Joe and Jimmy took part in another photo shoot with other veteran rock guitar gods and a few up and comers. In the photo were: Zakk Wylde (who is nuts)!
Rock Hall of Fame Guitarists Jimmy Page and Joe Perry
John Frusciante (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) Slash, Dean Deleo from STP, Monkey from Korn, Tom Morello from Audio Rage and Daron Malakian from System of a Down. The look on the guys faces were "We're not Worthy"!
After the shoot Jimmy, Joe and Slash made there way to the House of Blues to check out The Godfather of Soul "James Brown." After a rockin' sex machine fueled set the trio went backstage to give JB his props. Mr. Brown was very gracious and happy to see the six string slingers. Jimmy mentioned how he saw James at the Hamersmith Odeon in London circa 1970.
The next day Jimmy and Joe along with Ross and yours truly drove to one of the largest record stores in the country call "Ameba". I was driving the 2 or if you ask Ross, 3 legends to the store. Believe me my hands were at 10 and 2 all the f'n way down Santa Monica Blvd. There was no way I was going to turn into Steve Bartman or the pilot of Buddy Holly's plane. After arriving somewhat sweaty at the store we all spent the next hour checking out the Blues section.
Legends Perry & Page joined by rock's guitar greats
Several CD's later we headed back to the hotel and after listening to Ross Halfin's stories, which are often a jumble of anecdotes, non sequiturs, and personal observations, that are fascinating but very hard to follow - we headed back to the hotel and parted ways. We jumped on a red eyed flight home and Joe spent Sunday afternoon in front of the tube watching the Patriots kick ass!
While one half of the Toxic Twins was watching in the privacy of his own home, Steven braved the weather with Aero-Producer Marti Frederiksen and took in the game live in Pat's owner Robert Kraft's luxury suite. Pass the Lobster Rolls Please! The week before Joe took his boys to the Playoff game in The Pats box so the Bad Boys are 2-0 in the Playoffs. On February 1st the guys will be looking to go 3-0 and take the hardware back to Beantown.
Look for Aerosmith right before the game starts in Houston. They have a few tricks up their sleeves and should be topping their half-time show from a few years back. This time no Nelly, *NSYNC, Mary J. or Britney.
The 5 guys will be rockin' on a stage all their own.
The Godfather of Soul James Brown with Joe Perry,
Jimmy Page and Slash of Guns N' Roses fame
See You in Houston!
John B.
photos by John Bionelli
photo with James Brown by Ross Halfin
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