Aerosmith Returns to the Stage With Depp and Grohl in Hollywood

WHO:

Rolling Stone Music - Drummer Joey Kramer performed part of the set.

Rolling Stone Music - John Douglas joined the performance.

Variety - Aerosmith performed with guest musicians Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp.

Variety - Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes performed opening tribute sets.

TMZ - Johnny Depp appeared onstage with Aerosmith.

Spin Magazine - Artists from across the rock spectrum took turns performing Aerosmith songs.

WHAT:

Rolling Stone Music - Joey Kramer played part of the set alongside Dave Grohl and John Douglas.

Variety - Aerosmith played its first show in three years, with all-star guest appearances.

TMZ - Depp performed with Aerosmith at the band’s first concert since 2023; TMZ said the performance was captured on video.

Spin Magazine - The Hollywood Bowl concert began with an expansive tribute to Aerosmith’s catalog.

WHERE:

Variety - Aerosmith’s performances took place at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood.

TMZ - Depp appeared with Aerosmith at the Hollywood Bowl.

Spin Magazine - The star-studded Aerosmith show was at the Hollywood Bowl.

WHEN:

Billboard - The concert was the first of two “California Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends” shows.

Billboard - Aerosmith’s first gig in more than three years was held on October 29.

Variety - The first of two Aerosmith shows that week was held on a Thursday night; the article describes the performances as the band’s first in three years.

TMZ - The concert was Aerosmith’s first since 2023.

WHY:

Variety - The performances followed Aerosmith’s prior need to stop playing; the article excerpt does not provide the reason.

HOW:

Variety - The two shows featured guest appearances, while Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes opened with tribute sets.

Spin Magazine - The tribute was performed by multiple artists who took turns at the microphone.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 20:00 UTC)

Aerosmith returned to the stage at Hollywood Bowl for its first concert in three years. Dave Grohl, Johnny Depp, Joey Kramer, and John Douglas joined the performance. Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes opened with tribute sets celebrating Aerosmith’s catalog.

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(UPDATED October 30, 2026 18:00 UTC)

Aerosmith returned to the stage for its first concert in more than three years at Hollywood Bowl. Guest musicians Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp joined the band during its star-studded performance. Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes opened with tribute sets celebrating Aerosmith’s catalog.

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(UPDATED October 30, 2026 17:01 UTC)

Aerosmith returned to the stage for its first concert in three years at Hollywood Bowl. Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes opened with tribute sets celebrating the band’s catalog. Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp joined Aerosmith, as rock artists took turns performing its songs.