# Aerosmith and Run-DMC Bring Down the House With “Walk This Way” Reunion to Close 2026 Rock Hall Ceremony

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aerosmith-and-run-dmc-bring-down-the-house-with-walk-this-way-reunion-to-close-2026-rock-hall-ceremony/
- Published: 2026-11-15T17:39:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T18:34:01+00:00
- Original publisher: American Songwriter
- Original article: https://americansongwriter.com/aerosmith-and-run-dmc-bring-down-the-house-with-walk-this-way-reunion-to-close-2026-rock-hall-ceremony/
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- Aerosmith and Run-DMC closed the ceremony with “Walk This Way”.
- Chad Smith filled in for Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer.
- An edited ceremony will air on ABC on 8 December.

## Summary

Aerosmith and Run-DMC reunited to perform “Walk This Way” as the closing act of the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The performance brought together two previously inducted groups and revisited their 1986 collaboration, produced by Rick Rubin, who was also inducted that night.

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer was absent, with Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers filling in. Steven Tyler’s appearance followed the band’s return to live performance with three Los Angeles concerts in October, including one with Run-DMC. Other inductees included Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden and Oasis; an edited ceremony is due to air on ABC on 8 December.

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