Almost 10 Years Ago-Aerosmith In North Dakota – “Sweet Emotion”

Some jolting news in the world of Rock and Roll last Friday - Heck in the ENTERTAINMENT world - 

This was one of those stories you will probably always remember "Where you were when you HEARD the big news" - A band that has been around since 1970 - in Boston, Massachusetts - Aerosmith arrived was formed. Think about that, an amazing 54 years ago, has it all come to an end?

"it has been the honor of our lives.."

A statement from Aerosmith last Friday:

"It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history.

It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours.  In every club, on every massive tour, and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.

We’ve always wanted to blow your mind when performing.  As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other.  He has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury.  We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision - as a band of brothers - to retire from the touring stage.

We are grateful beyond words for everyone who was pumped to get on the road with us one last time. Grateful to our expert crew, our incredible team and the thousands of talented people who’ve made our historic runs possible. A final thank you to you - the best fans on planet Earth.  Play our music loud, now and always.  Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true"

Shocking, and sad, but for some people they weren't surprised.

Were you there - on July 25th, 2015 in Minot, North Dakota?

The North Dakota State Fair - Aerosmith's last appearance IN North Dakota - Want to see something that will blow you away? Here is their setlist for that epic night:

1. Back in the Saddle
2. Love in an Elevator
3. Cryin'
4. Jaded
5. Last Child
6. Livin' on the Edge
7. Toys in the Attic
8. Drum Solo
9. Rag Doll
10. Stop Messin' Around
    (Fleetwood Mac cover)
11. I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
12. Come Together
    (The Beatles cover)
13. No More No More
14. Dude (Looks Like a Lady)
15. Walk This Way
16. Encore:  ENCORE   ENCORE
17. Dream On
    (Snippet of Steven's new song "Love Is Your Name" as intro)
18. Sweet Emotion

Hold on to those memories - maybe someday Steven Tyler will make a miraculous comeback. and we'll be blessed to see Aerosmith in North Dakota LIVE again.