# Aerosmith, with Dave Grohl on Drums, Play First Show in Three Years: Photos, Video + Setlist

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/aerosmith-with-dave-grohl-on-drums-play-first-show-in-three-years-photos-video-setlist/
- Published: 2026-10-30T16:08:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/10/aerosmith-dave-grohl-hollywood-bowl-night-one/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Aerosmith played their first concert in three years.
- Dave Grohl drummed on the first five songs.
- Joey Kramer joined for the closing song.

## Summary

Aerosmith returned to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for their first concert in three years, after Steven Tyler’s vocal injury led the band to cancel its farewell tour and announce its retirement from touring. Dave Grohl played drums for most of the six-song set, marking a notable reunion for the band while leaving open what comes next for their live performances.

The band played “Toys in the Attic”, “Back in the Saddle”, “Sweet Emotion”, “Dream On”, “Train Kept A-Rollin’” and “Walk This Way”. Johnny Depp joined on guitar for “Train Kept A-Rollin’”, while original drummer Joey Kramer and touring drummer John Douglas played on the closing song. The evening also featured covers by Guns N’ Roses, the Black Crowes, Heart, Billy Idol, Sammy Hagar, Eric Church and other guests; a second event is scheduled for 1 November at the Hollywood Bowl.

## Coverage

- [Consequence: Aerosmith, with Dave Grohl on Drums, Play First Show in Three Years: Photos, Video + Setlist](https://consequence.net/2026/10/aerosmith-dave-grohl-hollywood-bowl-night-one/)
- [Variety: Aerosmith Joined by Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp at Hollywood Bowl for First Show in Three Years, as GNR and Black Crowes Open With Tribute Sets: Concert Review](https://variety.com/2026/music/concert-reviews/aerosmith-hollywood-bowl-dave-grohl-johnny-depp-guns-roses-1236934897/)

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