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Johnny Depp joins Aerosmith's Hollywood Bowl return

Aerosmith played a six-song set opening with Toys in the Attic at the first of two Hollywood Bowl shows; the farewell keeps adding dates.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN After Hours
Published 3:19 AM ET, Saturday, October 31, 2026

At a glance

First reported by USA Today: “Johnny Depp crashes Steven Tyler, Aerosmith's Hollywood Bowl concert comeback”, with reporting from Yahoo News UK and Men's Journal.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 3:19 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Hollywood.
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USA TodayJohnny Depp crashes Steven Tyler, Aerosmith's Hollywood Bowl concert comeback
Yahoo News UKJohnny Depp steals the spotlight as Aerosmith make a star‑packed return at the Hollywood Bowl - Yahoo News UK October 30, 2026 · facts used on air
Men's JournalJohnny Depp Just Joined One of Rock's Biggest Bands for a Surprise Performance - Men's Journal October 30, 2026 · facts used on air

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWe are interrupting our coverage with a developing story: Aerosmith announced its retirement from touring, and it is playing the Hollywood Bowl again on November first, Men's Journal reports.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAgain? Two nights. And the first one had Johnny Depp in blue sunglasses, which we are treating as unrelated.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSteven Tyler told the crowd, quote, "Before we say good night, I just want to say what a ride it's been with my brothers."
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThen Aerosmith had another night on the schedule for November first.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the goodbye has a sequel. I'd like to see the retirement paperwork, because it has a tour date on it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTeam coverage continues. Importance rating, mildly.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWe will update you if it becomes slightly more important.