Aerosmith, America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band Set to Arrive in Oakland on July 23rd for Start of Highly Anticipated 'Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock' Tour

No wind, no rain, no motorcycle mishaps can stop Aerosmith's "Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock Tour" which begins their spectacular 18-city Live Nation produced US Summer Tour starting tomorrow, Friday, July 23rd at Oakland's Oracle Arena. Aerosmith, America's Number One rock and roll band, has just finished a run of phenomenally successful dates in Europe and South America but all agree that playing for their American fans is the ultimate. Clearly the Aerosmith army couldn't agree more. The band is scheduled to play their hometown along with the J. Geils Band at a sold out Fenway Park show on August 14th.

"After last summer, we've been looking forward to getting back out there with a vengeance. I can't wait to feel the roar of the American audiences again and give this summer what it needs – a double dose of Aerosmith!" commented Steven Tyler.

Aerosmith's Joe Perry had a motorcycle mishap last week but stated, "Just like the name of the tour, I am 'Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock.' It was a close call. My bike is smashed but I am ok from head to toe. I want to thank all of the fans for their emails and support."

"After all the trials and tribulations we've come out into one of the most fun tours in recent memory. We had an amazing time in South America and Europe and now we're ready to bring it home," said Tom Hamilton.

Aerosmith will be celebrating their 40th anniversary as America's most enduring and thrilling bands in rock history...and have sold over 150 million records. They are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, recipients of countless awards including four Grammys, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards and twelve MTV Video Music Awards.

Sammy Hagar and the Wabos will open eleven of the sixteen announced shows.

AEROSMITH

COCKED, LOCKED, READY TO ROCK TOUR

US DATES
Fri Jul 23
Oakland, CA
Oracle Arena*

Mon Jul 26
Paso Robles, CA
State Fair

Thu Jul 29
Irvine, CA Verizon
Wireless Amphitheater (w/Cheap Trick)

Sat Jul 31
Las Vegas, NV
MGM Grand Garden Arena*

Tue Aug 03
Dallas, TX
Superpages.com Amphitheatre (w/Blue Oyster Cult)

Thu Aug 05
Woodlands, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *

Sat Aug 07
Tampa, FL
Ford Amphitheatre

Mon Aug 09
Fort Lauderdale, FL
BankAtlantic Center*

Thu Aug 12
Wantagh, NY
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater*

Sat Aug 14
Boston, MA
Fenway Park (w/J. Geils Band)

Tue Aug 17
Toronto, ON Air
Canada Centre*

Thu Aug 19
Omaha, NE
Qwest Center*

Sun Aug 22
Tinley Park, IL
First Midwest Bank Amphitheater(w/Buckcherry)

Tue Aug 24
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center*

Thu Aug 26
Syracuse, NY
State Fair

Sat Aug 28
Atlantic City, NJ
Boardwalk Hall*

Tue Aug 31
Detroit, MI
The Palace at Auburn Hills*

Thu Sep 02
Cincinnati, OH
Riverbend Music Center*

Sat Sep 04
Uncasville, CT
Mohegan Sun Arena (w/Mighty Mighty Boss Tones)

*Opening act is Sammy Hagar and the Wabos

VIP experience packages *(which may include opportunities to meet band members, backstage tours, early entry passes, premium seating and/or merchandise) are available through www.AeroForceOne.com. Fans without internet access can call 508-791-3807 in the US 9am - 5pm EST.