Steven Tyler Launches 'AppSoLewdly' App

Ok, so check it: Steven Tyler is awesome on American Idol. I was one of the skeptics, then warmed up to the idea, thinking he just might rock the gig. And he is. So now that he's got all this "new" fame among "the kids" Steven is striking while the iron is hot. So, what does he do? He launches a mobile app. I mean, that's what any rock superstar would do, right? The 'AppSoLewdly' App apparently gives fans access to photos, sounds, videos and more...all created by Steven. The app is $2.99. I don't have many apps on my smartphone - the ones I do have were free - so 'AppSoLewdly' must be pretty awesome to command three bucks a pop.

Cut to the chase: the press release for 'AppSoLewdly' is very direct in the way that it markets Steven away from Aerosmith. In fact, the word "Aerosmith" isn't mentioned until the fourth paragraph. While Steven can and should be recognized as a performer and his own man, let's not get crazy here: he's famous for Aerosmith. Whatever the case, his American Idol gig is making him big money and helping the band's catalog sales. More people owning Aerosmith songs is never a bad thing in my book.

Here are the details on the 'AppSoLewdly' app:

Los Angeles, CA (March 3, 2011) – The iconic rocker and American Idol judge, Steven Tyler has launched his new mobile App, “Steven Tyler’s AppSoLewdly” today, available exclusively at the iTunes app store. For $2.99, fans can have access to exclusive, unpredictable, and uncensored content including self made videos, never before seen photos and other noises from his head like a digital sound box filled with his most outrageous and funny "Tylerisms."

Straight from his mind, Tyler’s self-created App is an intimate journey in the daily and deeply personal adventures of the Demon of Screamin’ himself! Chronicling everything from his new life in California, to the set of American Idol and into the depths of working in the recording studio this is the one and only place to see the full and un-edited man himself.

Just like Steven, you can never predict what videos or photos will be available, so fans should be sure to check the App often.

Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, lyricist, author, composer and voice of Aerosmith - America’s Greatest Rock and Roll band - and is considered one of rock’s most recognizable and dynamic frontmen. Rolling Stone Magazine has cited him one of the greatest singers of all time. He is currently a judge on American Idol, a role for which The New York Times referred to him as "genius" in. His long anticipated autobiography, Does The Noise In My Head Bother You? is set for release in May 2011. A new Aerosmith record is expected later this year and a tour has been confirmed with dates to be announced.

Meanwhile, Back at the US Festival...

I was born in 1979, so I surely wasn't at the US Festival on "Metal Day" back on Memorial Day weekend in 1983. We've talked about that mythical show from time to time. In fact, I've often said if science ever invents a time machine - I'm totally going back in time to stand backstage at the US Fest!

These bands performed on Metal Day:

Van Halen
Quiet Riot
Motley Crue
Ozzy Osbourne
Judas Priest
Triumph
Scorpions

Awesome, right? Well, until some brilliant scientist creates my time machine, I'll rely on YouTube to take me back. Last night, I found a couple awesome clips from Ozzy's performance at the US Festival. Ozzy looked so young - and the crowd is huge! Pretty much, I watched these clips and was captivated. Enjoy.

Ok, So It's Not Glam-A-Geddon (Or However You Spell It)

I never understood the Glam-A-Geddon 25 references...since Motley Crue has been around for 30 years but whatever. Bret's jump-the-gun press release from Monday got everyone - including your Glam mistress - confused. Since I not only aim to please but also strive for accuracy, here's Motley's latest release, clarifying the tour name (or lack thereof, actually).

Mötley Crüe TO HEADLINE SUMMER TOUR WITH SUPPORT FROM POISON AND SPECIAL GUESTS NEW YORK DOLLS

SUMMER’S BIGGEST ROCK TOUR KICKS OFF JUNE 7TH IN DALLAS; TICKETS ON SALE STARTING MARCH 11TH

Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2011) – Mötley Crüe, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, have announced initial details today for their summer headlining tour with support from Poison and special guests New York Dolls (not to be confused with Poison’s solo tour, “Glam-A-Geddon 25”). The official announcement by Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee and New York Dolls’ David Johansen was made on the syndicated radio show, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx Tuesday March 1st at 7:00pm local time (check www.sixxsense.com for a list of stations). Additionally, the announcement can be heard on SixxSense.com, iheartradio and on the new Sixx Sense XM 161 Channel. The trek will kick off June 7th in Dallas, TX and hit approximately 40 cities before coming to a close in early August. Tickets will be available to fan club members beginning March 11th and a national on sale starts the weekend of March 18th. All tour information can be found at www.motley.com.

In Case You Wanted to See Motley's 'Official' Announcement...

Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx got together along with David Johansen of the New York Dolls to announce their summer trek. Notice no member of Poison was present. Hmmm. At any rate, toward the end of the clip, Nikki mentions a contest on SixxSense.com where you can win a trip to the Sunset Strip Music Festival. I won't lie: I'm going to enter.

The tour dates, in case you didn't click the link in yesterday's post update:

May  29, 2011 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma
June 07, 2011 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion
June 09, 2011 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
June 10, 2011 Houston, TX Toyota Center
June 12, 2011 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Pavilion
June 14, 2011 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
June 15, 2011 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
June 17, 2011 Phoenix, AZ Desert Sky Pavilion
June 18, 2011 Las Vegas, NV Venue TBD
June 19, 2011 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
June 21, 2011 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
June 22, 2011 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
June 24, 2011 Minneapolis, MN Target Center
June 25, 2011 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
June 26, 2011 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
June 28, 2011 Toronto, ON Molson Amphitheatre
June 29, 2011 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
July 01, 2011 Tinley Park, IL FMB Amphitheatre
July 02, 2011 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
July 03, 2011 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
July 05, 2011 Hollywood, FL Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena
July 06, 2011 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
July 08, 2011 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Coliseum
July 09, 2011 * Pelham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center
July 10, 2011 Atlanta, GA Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
July 12, 2011 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 13, 2011 Hershey, PA Star Pavilion at Hersheypark
July 15, 2011 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
July 16, 2011 Camden, NJ Susquehannna Bank Center
July 19, 2011 Mansfield, MA Comcast Center
July 20, 2011 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
July 22, 2011 Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
July 23, 2011 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
July 24, 2011 Pittsburgh, PA Stage AE
July 27, 2011 ** Cheyenne, WY Frontier Days
July 29, 2011 Youngstown, OH Covelli Centre
July 30, 2011 Frederick, MD Outlaw Jam 2011
July 31, 2011 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
August 5, 2011 Tomah, WI Fort McCoy

* July 9 - Motley Crue and New York Dolls only
** July 27 - Motley Crue only

James Durbin Rocks Judas Priest on 'American Idol'

Holy Glam! James Durbin, a contestant on the current season of American Idol, threw down the gauntlet and rocked Judas Priest. Durbin sang "You've Got Another Thing Comin." His performance marked the first time a Judas Priest song has ever been performed on the show. Awesome.

Watch fast before Fox disputes this clip!

Glam-A-Gedon 25

Glam-A-Gedon. The name pretty much says it all. Poison, Motley Crue and the New York Dolls will tour together and they've named the tour...Glam-A-Gedon.

Maybe the single worst name for a tour in the history of, well, tours. But I digress.

Bret Michaels broke the news of the tour during a taping of the CNN show Piers Morgan Tonight. Bret taped the interview yesterday but the show will actually air tomorrow night (but this may change because the show schedule shifted after the surprise Charlie Sheen interview last night, so check your listings). So anyway, Bret officially spilled the beans and announced the tour. It will basically start at the end of May. In fact, Poison and Motley Crue will both play Rocklahoma. Tickets for the tour go on sale March 18. Tour dates will be announced tonight on SixxSense.com.

Now that the housekeeping is out of the way, here are my thoughts: I am not surprised and I even find myself a little apathetic to the entire situation. I don't think I'm alone. Our friend and reader Kenny Ozz even said to me "I don't like it [the tour] simply because that means Poison will play the same goddamn 10 songs they do every show."

I can't disagree.

While seeing Poison and Motley together is probably as Glam as it gets, I can't help but wonder if both shows will be diluted. Sets will be shortened and we all know that Kenny is right. Poison won't be adding any different songs to their set. If anyone is listening from the Poison camp, I strongly urge the band to play Open Up and Say...Ah!! from start to finish. That would help the set fatigue issue and would pay tribute to the album and give fans what they want. As for Motley? Well, I don't know. I'd tell them to drop "Kickstart My Heart" from the set for starters. 

I don't think this tour will be a very long one. I'm thinking one month - max. Backstage would be awesome though...and can you imagine the egos?

I've never seen the New York Dolls. Seeing them would be way cool - without them there would be no Motley.

Live Nation better get with the program on ticket prices. Gas is going up, up, up in America and it will probably be high all summer. Charge too much for tickets and fans will blanche.  I don't plan on traveling for this tour but if it comes to my area of Ohio (or the tri-state area), I'll go. Poison shows are always a tried and true sign of summer. Motley is always fun - even if Vince skips every other word when he sings. It's either the realist - or the cynical - in me that wonders how much Nikki Sixx and Motley are getting paid for this tour. I mean, money talks right? And Nikki said over and over he would never tour with Poison. And now he is. Never say never I guess.

So, what are your thoughts on this tour?

Update on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 04:53PM by Allyson B. Crawford

The Motley Crue/Poison/New York Dolls tour dates are available now! Start saving your pennies.