DATE: JULY 23, 2009
FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER/
KRISTINE ASHTON-MAGNUSON
OFFICIAL THEME SONG OF WWE’S SUMMERSLAM
WWE’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER AIRS LIVE
FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
FOLLOWING AEROSMITH’S FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
STAPLES CENTER HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
America’s greatest rock band AEROSMITH has garnered four Grammy wins, a Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame induction and album sales upward of 150 million, and is now in the midst of a massive North American tour with special guests ZZ Top, presented by Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Aerosmith tickets are available now at www.livenation.com.
AEROSMITH will headline Staples Center Friday, August 21, a mere two days before their “You Gotta Move”–a highlight of their Honkin’ On Bobo album–is heard at WWE’s SummerSlam. Millions are expected to tune in to the electric live pay-per-view event.
For more information on AEROSMITH–STEVEN TYLER (vocals), JOE PERRY (guitar), BRAD WHITFORD (guitar), TOM HAMILTON (bass) and JOEY KRAMER (drums)–including fan club tickets, go to www.aeroforceone.com.
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AEROSMITH is receiving rave reviews for their live performances. Here’s a taste of what the critics are saying:
For more than 30 years AEROSMITH has defined American Rock 'n' Roll. They’ve earned countless awards (including four Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards, and 12 MTV Awards), performed electrifying sold-out concerts around the world and have a fan-base numbering in the millions worldwide. The members of AEROSMITH remain creatively vital, and are the platinum standard for artistic and commercial success in the music business. Through it all they have undeniably withstood the test of time. For more information on AEROSMITH, including fan club tickets, go to www.aeroforceone.com.
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AEROSMITH Press Contacts:
MSO (818) 380-0400
Marcee Rondan marcee@msopr.com ext. 248
Mitch Schneider mschneider@msopr.com ext. 235
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson kashton@msopr.com ext. 233
WWE Media Contact:
Megan Cisek
megan.cisek@wwecorp.com
(212) 909-9318 or (203) 352-8764
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AEROSMITH’S “YOU GOTTA MOVE” NAMED OFFICIAL THEME SONG OF WWE’S SUMMERSLAM; WWE’S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE SUMMER AIRS LIVE FROM STAPLES CENTER IN LOS ANGELES SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 FOLLOWING AEROSMITH’S FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 STAPLES CENTER HEADLINING PERFORMANCE