ALL PHOTOS/CAPTIONS - JOHN BIONELLI
Joe took part in the new opening theme song for Monday Night Football. Last Friday he recorded his part at the Boneyard with assistance from his long time tech Jim Survis and new assistant engineer Jon Lammi. Rumor has it Lammi once donned the blonde wig and played the part of Tom Hamilton in the Aerosmith cover band "Draw the Line." He has since been dubbed "Lamilton."
Bernie Worrell informs Joe the he thinks the color purple is the bomb diggy!
Joe put down about 18 solo's and narrowed it down to 3. Little Steven Van Zant was the music director for the project and called Joe and asked him to be part of it. Joe flew down to Orlando on Tuesday landing at 11:30am and in front of the cameras by 1:00pm. It was an absolute blast! Bocephus himself was in the house along with Charlie Daniels (who gave Joe his bow) Rick Nielsen, Bernie Worrell and Bootsy Collins, Little Richard and of course Little Steven (Silvio Dante) Van Zant.
Bocephus, Josephus and Charlie are ready for some football!
Joe hanging with the "Big Man" himself.
Charlie Daniels checks out Joe's "Billie" guitar and may have got another hit on his hands!
The whole shoot took about 12 hours to film but it was the camaraderie and conversations that took place in between takes that were priceless. Up in the dressing room area Charlie Daniel's was talking to Hank Williams about a song idea and he asked if anyone had a guitar. Joe graciously passed him his Billie guitar and Charlie belted out a future country classic to Hank. He then posed for a picture for yours truly as I had to document this once in a lifetime moment. I have never seen anyone else play that baby! Rick Nielsen came with his new "Rockford" guitar and "Joe Perry" T-shirt. If you get a chance pick up Cheap Trick's new album. It is the best CT album since One on One. Joe spent a lot of time chatted with James Brown and George Clinton alum "Bootsy Collins" as well as P-Funker Bernie Worrell. He then compared shoes with Little Richard. Hank Williams tore into "Walk this Way" to the delight of the crowd and nailed every word. If you have ever seen Bocephus in concert you probably have heard him perform the Aerosmith chestnut at the end of his show. It was a great little jaunt to the sunshine state and I am sure it will make Monday Night Football a little bit more exciting this year when it moves to ESPN.
Joe informs Bootsy Collins that he has a friend with a hat just like that.
Joe and Steven discuss the ending of The Soprano's. SVZ was tight lipped.
Joe and Little Richard compare shoes.
Joe and Rick.
On Wednesday Joe was on the first flight back to Boston and headed straight to the studio to meet up with Steven, Tom, Brad and Joey. He had Jim dust off his pedal steel guitar and he laid down a solo with it. Maybe hanging with all the country guys rubbed off on him.
I'm hearing a cross between Toys and Get a Grip this week! Rumor has it that tour dates with Motley Crue will be announced very soon so keep checking in!
See you on the Road!
John B.
