# Aerosmith return with Dave Grohl after three-year gap

> Aerosmith perform first show in three years with Dave Grohl on drums.
- Title: Aerosmith return with Dave Grohl after three-year gap · NME
- Summary: Aerosmith perform first show in three years with Dave Grohl on drums. Aerosmith played their first live shows in three years at Hollywood Bowl with Dave…
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- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/watch-aerosmith-return-for-first-show-in-three-years-with-dave-grohl-on-drums-3974899
- Published: 2026-11-03T14:12:14+00:00
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- Topics: aerosmith, dave grohl, hollywood bowl, steven tyler, guns n roses, liv tyler, foo fighters, jimmy page, billy idol, sully erna, music, culture
## Aerosmith return after three-year gap
Aerosmith played their first live shows in three years with Dave Grohl on drums at Hollywood Bowl.
## Steven Tyler's larynx injury
Tyler injured his larynx, ending Aerosmith's touring days abruptly.
## Special appearances
Johnny Depp, Guns N' Roses, Liv Tyler and others joined Aerosmith at Hollywood Bowl.
## First night performances
Eric Church, Heart, Billy Idol, Sammy Hagar and Godsmack's Sully Erna performed before Aerosmith.
## Dave Grohl on drums
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl played drums for most of Aerosmith's set.
## Johnny Depp's guitar solo
Johnny Depp played guitar on 'The Train Kept A-Rollin' during the show.
## Second night performances
Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello and Halestorm's Lzzy Hale covered Aerosmith songs.
## Key takeaway

Aerosmith played their first live shows in three years at Hollywood Bowl with Dave Grohl on drums, following Steven Tyler's larynx injury.