Iconic Aerosmith frontman and former American Idol judge Steven Tyler hosted his 6th annual Grammy viewing party once again at the Hollywood Palladium benefiting his Janie’s Fund foundation. Previous locations have included Red and Raleigh studios and performances from Tyler, Aerosmith, the Black Crowes and more. From the press release “The star-studded event will unite music A-listers, entertainment icons, and welcome more than 150 firefighters who have been at the forefront of combating the California wildfires to celebrate the biggest night in music. The evening will benefit Janie’s Fund, as well as support both the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firefighters Fund by raising critical funds to help meet the immediate needs for lifesaving equipment and resources.”
The event took place on Grammy Sunday (2/2) and before the viewing party kicked off a red carpet of musicians, celebrities and Janie’s Fund girls and board members walked down leading into the Palladium entrance. Appearing on the carpet was none other than Tyler himself and members of his all-star band that evening including former Guns N’ Roses drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo, current John Waite guitarist Brent Wood, Aerosmith keyboardist Buck Johnson as well as special guests Fleetwood Mac’s co-founder and drummer Mick Fleetwood, Joan Jett and Blackhearts’ guitarist Dougie Needles and co-founder/keyboardist Kenny Laguna, Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson.
Also on the carpet was the evening’s host, comedian Tiffany Haddish, song-writer Desmond Child, actor/musician Corey Feldman, artists Jaden Hossler, Sully Erna (Godsmack), David Archuletta, Gavin DeGraw, and actresses Bo Derek and Paris Jackson, radio host Eddie Trunk, Kill Devil Hill frontman Dewey Bragg and Mia Tyler and Counting Cars star Danny 'Count' Koker. Members of the L.A. Fire Department were on the carpet as well and the event's annual pre-show performers The London Essentials. From the Youth Villages team CEO Patrick Lawler, Chief Development Officer Richard Shaw (also Janie’s Fund), and Chairman Mike Bruns were there, and Janie’s Fund Executive Council member Edie Allen.
Following the Grammy Awards telecast, Tyler performed for the first time since Aerosmith announced their retirement and a reunion with Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton. Other performances and guests included Jett, Billy Idol, Marcus King, Lainey Wilson, and Linda Perry. Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham, Korn’s Munky were also in attendance.
About Janie’s Fund
“Janie’s Fund is a philanthropic initiative created by Steven Tyler in partnership with one of America’s most effective nonprofits, Youth Villages. Named after Aerosmith’s 1989 hit, “Janie’s Got a Gun,” which tells the story of a young girl who was abused by her father, Janie’s Fund provides hope and healing for many of our country’s most vulnerable girls who have survived the trauma of abuse and neglect. Through Janie’s Fund, Tyler is using his big voice to give a voice to thousands of victims who haven’t had one.
For more information, visit JaniesFund.org. For more about Steven Tyler, including his bio, visit StevenTyler.com.”
Setlist:
Walk This Way (Aerosmith)- Tyler, Hamilton, and Robinson.
Immigrant Song (Led Zeppelin)- Linda Perry
What's Up? (4 Non Blondes)- Perry
Proud Mary (CCR)- Marcus King
Dancing with Myself- Billy Idol & Steve Stevens
Rebel Yell (Billy Idol)- Idol & Stevens
I Hate Myself (For Loving You)- Joan Jett, Dougie Needles, Kenny Laguna
Cherry Bomb (Runaways)- Jett, Needles, Laguna
Bad Reputation- Jett, Needles, Laguna
More Than Words (Extreme)- Steven Tyler, Mick Fleetwood (percussion), and Nuno Bettencourt
Toys in the Attic (Aerosmith)- Steven Tyler
Dream On (Aerosmith)- Lainey Wilson and Tyler
Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith), Tyler, Tom Hamilton, and Chris Robinson
