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Aerosmith reunites with Run-DMC for ‘Walk This Way’ at Hollywood Bowl
Aerosmith played the second of two California Dream On shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Run-DMC joined the band for “Walk This Way,” revisiting their landmark 1986 collaboration.
The night also featured guest performers including Guns N’ Roses, Heart, the Black Crowes and Billy Idol.
Steven Tyler rejected the claim that these were Aerosmith’s final shows, after comedian Bill Burr had described the opening-night performance that way.
The concerts were not advertised as the band’s last, but Aerosmith has not played a full concert since its Peace Out farewell tour was called off in 2023 after three shows.
All five original members were onstage at both Hollywood Bowl shows, though drummer John Douglas played on Sunday and founding drummer Joey Kramer joined for “Walk This Way.”
Tyler’s comments leave open the possibility of future special-event appearances, but no next performance was announced.
Aerosmith played the second of two California Dream On comeback shows at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night.
Run-DMC joined the band for “Walk This Way,” recreating their 1986 collaboration.
John Douglas played drums, and founding drummer Joey Kramer joined for “Walk This Way.”
The concert featured guest performances by artists including Marcus King, Jerry Cantrell, Tom Morello, Lzzy Hale, Billy Idol, Grace Potter, Heart, the Black Crowes and Guns N’ Roses.
Aerosmith’s set included “Come Together,” which was added to the lineup, as well as “Dream On” and “Train Kept A-Rollin’.”
- Who
- Aerosmith, joined by guest performers including Run-DMC.
- What
- The band played the second of two California Dream On comeback shows. Run-DMC joined them for “Walk This Way.
- When
- Sunday night; the articles were published on November 2, 2026.
- Where
- The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California.
- Why
- The show was part of the California Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends comeback concerts.
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Aerosmith performed the first of two California Dream On concerts; Dave Grohl played drums.
Aerosmith played the second show, with John Douglas on drums and Joey Kramer appearing during “Walk This Way.
Run-DMC joined Aerosmith onstage for “Walk This Way.
- Venue
- Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
- Show
- Second of two California Dream On concerts
- Drummer
- John Douglas
- Guest performers
- Run-DMC
- Added song
- Come Together
- Finale
- Train Kept A-Rollin’
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