What a hit! This song not only saw Boston rockers Aerosmith well on their way to platinum success, but also inspired a sensationally original cover by rap group Run-DMC. With an opening riff based on a sequence of single notes which is repeated throughout, this is great practise choice for any budding rock guitarist. Run-DMC’s 1980s cover beefed up the drum intro and increased the impact of the guitar riff, and with it the first significant combination of hip-hop and rock exploded onto the music scene.
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Saw Aerosmith with KISS as the opening act in 2006 in Charlotte, NC. Great show, and the energy by both bands was amazing. Got to the front row where Paul Stanley threw me a guitar pick. Aerosmith’s duo of Steven Tyler and Joe Perry is one of the great classic rock acts.
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Definitely one of the best, I’m waiting for another good Rock’n’Roll riff! Would love if you’d check out my blog, I recently posted about their street show they had for their new album and I have a fun Walk This Way clip in it i think you’d like!
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