JT’s Ultimate Mixtape: Aerosmith covered edition
One of the greatest American rock bands of all time, Aerosmith raised the bar for hard rockers in the 1970s and shocked the music world with a massive comeback in the late 1980s. More than three years ago, I gave the band the “Ultimate Mixtape” treatment, picking my favorite song from each album released by the group.
Countless artists have offered up their renditions of the Bad Boys of Boston’s greatest hits. In this Ultimate Mixtape, I will attempt to collate some of the greatest and most interesting Aerosmith songs covered by other bands. I’m sticking only to officially released songs, and my personal preference is to avoid live versions. While tribute albums are fair game, only one song per tribute is allowed on this compilation. Further, no artists will be duplicated, and each song will only be represented once. So hit play on the YouTube videos below, click the links to buy some records, and rock out like you’ve never rocked out before!
JT’s Ultimate Mistape: Aerosmith covered edition
- “Walk This Way” (Run DMC, Raising)
- “Sweet Emotion” (Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon, Sixty Six Steps)
- “Dream On” (Ronnie James Dio and Yngwie Malmsteen, Not The Same Old Song & Dance)
- “Toys in the Attic” (R.E.M., Dead Letter Office)
- “Same Ol’ Song and Dance” (Black ‘n Blue, Without Love)
- “Seasons of Wither” (Tesla, Real to Reel, Vol. 2)
- “Draw the Line” (Testament, Signs of Chaos: The Best of Testament)
- “Back in the Saddle” (Sebastian Bach featuring Axl Rose, Angel Down)
- “Rock in a Hard Place (Cheshire Cat)” (Puny Human, Revenge is Easy)
- “SOS (Too Bad)” (Eric Singer Project, ESP)
- “Fever” (Garth Brooks, Fresh Horses)
- “Cryin'” (Otis Clay, Sweet Emotion: Songs of Aerosmith – Blues on Fire)
- “Living in the Fridge” (Weird Al Yankovic, Alapalooza)
Goodbye, Troy Gentry
(April 5, 1967 – September 8, 2017)
Country music singer Troy Gentry died today in a helicopter crash in New Jersey. The Montgomery-Gentry star was born in Lexington, and the duo was honored by the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015.
We are absolutely heartbroken over the passing of #Opry Member Troy Gentry. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sNK8rFl7UV
— Grand Ole Opry (@opry) September 8, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry. Our thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/Pbm60ZgUwT
— CMA Country Music (@CountryMusic) September 8, 2017
Rest in peace, Troy Gentry. We are absolutely heartbroken 💔 https://t.co/JuGgUyd8Bg pic.twitter.com/ny8mOCBmGR
— CMT (@CMT) September 8, 2017
Sad about Don Williams but Troy Gentry was my friend. I had great times with him. I'm stunned, angry and upset at the moment. I'll miss you.
— Shooter Jennings (@ShooterJennings) September 8, 2017
This is very sad news. Troy was very kind to me and @amandashires when we met a few months back. Heartbreaking. https://t.co/YFxWfdoIni
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) September 8, 2017
I'm in total shock and disbelief over the news that my friend Troy Gentry was just killed in a helicopter crash!!! I just saw him days ago!
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) September 8, 2017
God bless you Troy Gentry. Heartbroken and in disbelief.
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) September 8, 2017
Just heard about Troy Gentry… I literally have no words. Have known him for years and played so many shows with him and Eddie… #prayers
— ChrisYoungMusic (@ChrisYoungMusic) September 8, 2017
The world changed today. Country music lost both a Friend and a Hero. Troy Gentry and Don Williams, you both will be dearly missed..
— Lee Brice (@leebrice) September 8, 2017
So sad. I never saw @T_RoyMG that he didn't have a smile on his face. Love and prayers. #RIPTroyGentry pic.twitter.com/Q7QuQkKRaI
— Rodney Atkins (@RodneyAtkins) September 8, 2017
The band and I so sad to hear about Troy Gentry. We were just with them boys two weeks ago. God bless him and his family and band family.
— SammyKershaw (@SammyKershaw) September 8, 2017
BREAKING: Montgomery Gentry's Troy Gentry killed in a helicopter crash. https://t.co/xXVYrQ9wPm @mgunderground pic.twitter.com/C2GH8X5dTt
— Cody Alan (@cmtcody) September 8, 2017
Dear A&G: Where’s Eddie?
The Night Owl posted a list on his blog last night of all the non-baseball subjects in Allen & Ginter since the brand’s 2006 inception. Has it really been around that long? I perused the list and only came up with a handful of cards that I would care to have in my collection: Jack the Ripper (2007), Bram Stoker (2008), George W. Bush (2011), Bobby Knight (2012), and Tommy Lee (2013). I had originally commented on his post that I only found four, but I had overlooked Stoker in my initial reading of the lists. A sixth would have been added if Mr. T was not identified as Clubber Lang in 2015. Hundreds of non-baseball cards in these baseball card sets, but only five that I would actually want.
As many others noted in the comments section, the checklist is getting worse each year. The biggest omission in my eyes is one of the greatest writers in American history, Edgar Allan Poe. You could make the case for other writers in the horror genre, such as H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, and Neil Gaiman, but Poe must come before all others.
Unlike Lovecraft, King, and Gaiman, however, Poe is not without cardboard glory. He was featured in the 1952 Topps “Look ‘n See” set, and the card is fairly affordable depending on condition. There is also the 1992 Starline Americana set, 2009 Topps American Heritage, 2009 Topps Mayo, 2011 Obak (which featured a younger Edgar along with his five brothers), 2011 Goodwin Champions, and 2012 Golden Age. I am almost ashamed to admit that I own none of these issues.
There is one other interesting Edgar Allan Poe card, and perhaps the one that I want above all others: the 2013 Garbage Pail Kids “Adam Bombing” Edgar Allan Poe. I’m a huge fan of GPK, and this card just captures everything there is to love about the brand’s irreverence.
One of these days I will load up my COMC cart with all the Poe cards I can afford. And I may pick up those five A&G non-baseball players I want at the same time.
Goodbye, Tobe Hooper
(January 25, 1943 – August 26, 2017)
Iconic horror film director Tobe Hooper passed away yesterday at the age of 74 from natural causes. He is best known for the classics Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Poltergeist and the television adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot. A highly respected director, Hooper also worked in television, directing episodes of Freddy’s Nightmares, Tales from the Crypt, and Masters of Horror, as well as the music video for Billy Idol’s “Dancing With Myself.”
The horror community took to Twitter to remember the genius that was Tobe Hooper…
So sad to say goodbye to TOBE Hooper, the man who took a chance on me and gave me my career in film’s greatest genre.
— Bill Moseley (@choptopmoseley) August 27, 2017
The chainsaw is now quiet, but it will forever be heard.
RIP Tobe Hooper.
— Clive Barker (@RealCliveBarker) August 27, 2017
Sorry to hear Tobe Hooper passed. He did a terrific job directing the ‘SALEM’S LOT miniseries, back in the day. He will be missed.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 27, 2017
One of the kindest souls I’ve ever known and a wicked sense of humor pic.twitter.com/wr60mfo0np
— Tom Holland (@RealTomHolland) August 27, 2017
Tobe Hooper directed THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, a seminal work in horror cinema. He was a kind, decent man and my friend. A sad day.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 27, 2017
Tobe Hooper was a maverick a rebel and gentle, kind soul. An unlikely combination and a great loss. He changed genre films forever.
— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) August 27, 2017
Just woken up to news that my friend Tobe Hooper has passed away. A great director, yes, but also the kindest, sweetest man. I am so sad.
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) August 27, 2017
Very few people were as generous, kind and encouraging as Tobe Hooper. I will miss him deeply and feel lucky for the time I had with him. pic.twitter.com/8dOGHGvdK4
— Eli Roth (@eliroth) August 27, 2017
Tobe Hooper, architect of the original ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre,’ is dead
TCM was SO impactful. Safe travels, Tobe. https://t.co/NRgVBjM1QG
— Bruce Campbell (@GroovyBruce) August 27, 2017
Tobe Hooper, a kind, warm-hearted man
Who made the most terrifying film ever.
A good friend I will never forget— William Friedkin (@WilliamFriedkin) August 27, 2017
When we did TCM 2, He loved @drpepper and smoked @CDMCigars. I bought him this hat and he wore it. I thought he was brilliant. RIP Tobe… pic.twitter.com/aPqu5iFI9x
— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) August 27, 2017
Had the pleasure of breaking bread with #TobeHooper and discussing his unique vision and horror process. Important film legend
— Tony Todd (@TonyTodd54) August 27, 2017
Sorry to hear we lost #TobeHooper– a brilliant director who gave moviegoers nightmares but was so kind to #Twiggy & me- Loved him! #BodyBags pic.twitter.com/3U56LiBHTw
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 27, 2017
I just heard about the death of Tobe Hooper. This is really sad. I first met Tobe at the… https://t.co/z73xYnjgLe
— Rob Zombie (@RobZombie) August 27, 2017
Very sad to hear of the passing of Tobe Hooper, another master of horror. He conjured some truly shattering, unforgettable moments in film. pic.twitter.com/6Kxw0gURzF
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 27, 2017
Another hero gone. So sad to wake up to the news about Tobe. Farewell, maestro. pic.twitter.com/3EtDo04hZz
— Adam Green (@Adam_Fn_Green) August 27, 2017
Thank you, Tobe Hooper. (1943-2017) pic.twitter.com/0Tcxlf9zMt
— Aesthetic Horror (@AestheticHorror) August 27, 2017
Sad to learn that we’ve lost another horror icon this year. Rest easy, Tobe Hooper. pic.twitter.com/wBI3TQjOXv
— Fangoria (@FANGORIA) August 27, 2017
Romero flipped the board over and Hooper scattered the pieces. Thank you, Tobe, for every bloody thing. #TobeHooper pic.twitter.com/GuvlUMZ9j9
— MONDO (@MondoNews) August 27, 2017
We mustn’t ever lose this image. pic.twitter.com/HFD1Y69e9T
— BBB Miska (@bradmiska) August 27, 2017
Goodbye, Glen Campbell
(April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017)
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy Award winner Glen Campbell passed away today. He suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. The iconic singer sold more than 45 million records in his career, which began in the early 1960s. His final studio recording, Adiós, was released this June.
Thank you Glen Campbell for sharing your talent with us for so many years
May you rest in peace my friend
You will never be forgotten— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) August 8, 2017
I'm very broken up to hear about my friend Glen Campbell. An incredible musician and an even better person. I'm at a loss. Love & Mercy.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) August 8, 2017
Glen Campbell… The artist. The songwriter. The musician. The man. Music will never be the same. Missing the Rhinestone Cowboy already!
— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) August 8, 2017
Glen Campbell was one of the greatest voices of all time. I will always love you, Glen! pic.twitter.com/LQFEWA42lF
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 8, 2017
Our condolences to the family of Glen Campbell, who joined us at Game 6 of the 1985 World Series for a performance of the National Anthem. pic.twitter.com/KExoz9pnv6
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) August 8, 2017
RIP
Glen Campbell, Singer Who Beautifully Blended Country and Pop, Dies at 81 https://t.co/6Gp2lSY0Dj via @thr— Tom Holland (@RealTomHolland) August 8, 2017
RIP my dear old friend Glen Campbell. Music has lost a giant of a man & a talent. I shall be forever grateful for everything he did for me.
— Anne Murray (@annemurray1) August 8, 2017
Dear Glen Campbell Rest In Peace As well as your incredible musical abilities you were one of the most down to earth ppl I have ever known.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) August 8, 2017
Goodbye, Don Baylor
(June 28, 1949 – August 7, 2017)
Slugging outfielder and 1979 American League MVP, Don Baylor passed away today from multiple myeloma, a form of cancer of plasma cells. Baylor his 338 home runs in his career, was an All-Star in 1979, and won the World Series with the Minnesota Twins in 1987. He presided over the Boston Red Sox’s kangaroo court, and fined Roger Clemens $5 for giving up a single to Spike Owen on an 0-2 count during his 20-strikeout game in 1986. He was also the Colorado Rockies’ first manager.
We mourn the loss of former Oriole Don Baylor. Our thoughts are with his family. pic.twitter.com/ewkdpEDAmA
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 7, 2017
Few have worn the Angels uniform with greater pride, loyalty and commitment and few have made a greater impact. RIP Groove. pic.twitter.com/MiwKw2Hkql
— Angels (@Angels) August 7, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Yankee Don Baylor. He was a great man & we send our thoughts to his family & friends. pic.twitter.com/3t3UavXPs8
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) August 7, 2017
We're deeply saddened by the passing of Don Baylor, a beloved member of the '86 Red Sox. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/NmWT9qq9Db
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 7, 2017
Sending love to the Baylor family today. RIP Don. pic.twitter.com/sXpafJ9L86
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) August 7, 2017
Very sad to hear about the passing of my former teammate and friend Don Baylor. RIP 🙏
— Bert Blyleven (@BertBlyleven28) August 7, 2017
Very sad last few days as baseball loses 2 strong leaders of the past, Darren Daulton & Don Baylor. Two old school tough baseball players.
— Ken Singleton (@29alltime) August 7, 2017
#Don Baylor was one of the key men in my wedding back in '88. I've got him here with my brother Steve. pic.twitter.com/RI05cZtP6r
— Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) August 7, 2017
We are deeply saddened by the passing of original Colorado Rockies Manager Don Baylor. pic.twitter.com/hYo61JP1sF
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) August 7, 2017
The #Cubs mourn the passing of former manager Don Baylor.
We send our condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/LJCwJVRD7O
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) August 7, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of former #Dbacks coach Don Baylor. Rest in peace, Groove. pic.twitter.com/4ZbGHnj0rD
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 7, 2017
Don Baylor was all toughness kindness and class. It was an honor to wear @angels #25 because of him @TMeadAngels
— Jim Abbott (@jabbottum31) August 7, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to Don Baylor's family. A great man full of integrity and compassion, thank you for guiding me. #ALMVP1979 #RIP pic.twitter.com/lmGldnvPKx
— Vladimir Guerrero (@VladGuerrero27) August 7, 2017
Don Baylor told me " son you're making a lot of people proud you will never know. You're a true joy to watch " #rip #NeverForget
— Dontrelle Willis (@DTrainMLB) August 7, 2017
Don Baylor was a great coach, manager, player, mentor, and friend. Above all he was a tremendous human being. Rest easy "Groove".
— Raúl Ibañez (@RaulIbanezMLB) August 7, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Baylor family. Rest easy Groove!
— C.J. Cron (@CCron24) August 8, 2017
He always gave me confidence after a rough one,always ready to laugh, a great coach,a great friend,with both love and sadness RIP Don Baylor
— Huston Street (@HustonStreet) August 7, 2017
Goodbye, Darren Daulton
(January 3, 1962 – August 6, 2017)
A three-time All-Star who played the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, catcher Darren Daulton succumbed to brain cancer on Sunday. Daulton finished his playing career with the Florida Marlins, announcing his retirement after winning the 1997 World Series with the Fish.
Jim at The Phillies Room posted a nice memory of the time he and his son met “Dutch” and a retrospective of Daulton’s base Topps cards.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of 1993 NL Champion and Phillies Wall of Fame catcher Darren Daulton. pic.twitter.com/iPHB9Rn7vg
— Phillies (@Phillies) August 7, 2017
Tonight the @Phillies lost a true legend and those of us who were lucky enough to be his teammate lost a brother!
— John Kruk (@JohnKruk) August 7, 2017
After four years of battling brain cancer, my dear friend and great teammate, Darren Daulton, has passed away…. https://t.co/w2MEd8yrdW
— Lenny Dykstra (@LennyDykstra) August 7, 2017
You will be dearly missed and forever remembered #10. God Bless and RIP #10Dutch #gypsiestrampsthieves
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) August 7, 2017
Baseball, the Phillies, and Fans everywhere lost a very good man. Daulton will be missed.
— Pete Rose (@PeteRose_14) August 7, 2017
Thinking of Darren today. #RIPDutch pic.twitter.com/Goagkusli7
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 7, 2017
Sad day for baseball. One of my all time favorite teammates. He made everyone around him a better player. # Gamer https://t.co/1XOtKqAHHt
— Jeff Conine (@jic9er) August 7, 2017
Teammate. Leader. Friend.
You will be greatly missed. #RIPDutch pic.twitter.com/YFlelnANIu
— Phillies (@Phillies) August 7, 2017
Goodbye, Lee May
(March 23, 1943 – July 29, 2017)
Known as “The Big Bopper,” Lee May was a fan favorite in Cincinnati. He played for the Reds from 1965 through 1971, when he was traded to the Astros. Of his 354 home runs, 147 came as a member of the Reds. He was a three-time All-Star and played in two World Series. In 1976, he led the American League with 109 RBI as a member of the Baltimore Orioles. His career closed in 1982 with Kansas City. He is a member of both the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles Halls of Fame. May passed away Saturday at the age of 74.
Condolences abounded on Twitter from his former teams, teammates, fans, and more…
Reds mourn death of Lee May pic.twitter.com/KHwuXFDz3U
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 30, 2017
The Astros join the baseball community in mourning the passing of All-Star Lee May. Lee played for the Astros for three seasons from 1972-74
— Houston Astros (@astros) July 30, 2017
We mourn the loss of Orioles Hall of Famer Lee May and will honor him with a pregame moment of silence tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/MElnGXOKYw
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 30, 2017
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of three-time All-Star Lee May, who hit 354 home runs in his career. Rest in peace, Lee.
— MLBPAA (@MLBPAA) July 30, 2017
Mr. Noe was special! RIP Big Bopper Lee May
— Johnny Bench (@JohnnyBench_5) July 30, 2017
So sorry to hear of the passing of former teammate Lee May. A superb sense of dry humor was Lee's trademark. A feared slugger. #RIPBIGBOPPER
— Ken Singleton (@29alltime) July 30, 2017
A funky farewell to Lee May, who knocked an AL-leading 109 RBIs in 1976. #RIP pic.twitter.com/1QqaFY7NrA
— Dan Epstein (@BigHairPlasGras) July 30, 2017
RIP Lee May. Great player, great friend and great person. #Reds #Orioles #Astros #Royals #MLB
— Mark Gubicza (@Markgubicza) July 30, 2017
Lee may, one of the great ones. As a teammate, mentor , leader #rip @masnOrioles @Orioles
— Jim Palmer (@Jim22Palmer) July 30, 2017
Want to say how deeply saddened I am today of the loss of the "big bopper" lee may. U made me laugh everytime we were together RIP my friend
— Todd Frazier (@FlavaFraz21) July 30, 2017
RIP, Lee May pic.twitter.com/oI01m19v7K
— Gummy Arts (@gummyarts) July 31, 2017
RIP Lee May. Traded for Joe Morgan, later took Mayday Malone all the way out of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium. pic.twitter.com/me5hRMZyte
— Joe Belock (@JoeBelock) July 31, 2017
So sad to hear of passing of The Big Bopper from B'ham. He tore up '70 WS (.389/2/8 in 5 gms) & ended career in Top 35 for career HRs. 🙏 RIP pic.twitter.com/KQZeRPhfki
— History Thru Cards (@CardboardHistry) July 30, 2017
Tigers GM trades his own flesh and blood
Detroit Tigers’ general manager Al Avila traded his son Alex Avila (along with Justin Wilson) to the Cubs. According to Jon Morosi, this is the first time in almost fifty years this has happened at the MLB level. The best reaction on Twitter, and perhaps the best Tweet of all-time:
Theo like "uhhh Justin Wilson please and the blood of your first born" pic.twitter.com/8oJd0MLTC8
— Zack Goldman (@DaRealGoldMan) July 31, 2017
The Cubs will send Jeimer Candelario, Isaac Paredes and either the infamous player to be named later or cash to the Tigers.
Morosi failed to provide the last dad-sends-son-packing deal in his report, however. In 1968, another Al—Dodgers’ GM Al Campanis—dealt his boy Jim Campanis to the expansion Kansas City Royals “as part of a conditional deal.” Dad’s reasoning was that Jim was more likely to get playing time with the new team rather than the established Dodgers. Perhaps the elder Aliva wanted Alex to have a better shot at a ring. The Cubs are the defending World Champions, and currently sit atop the National League Central division, while the Tigers aren’t even playing .500 ball.
