|
|
|
-
Why Aerosmith?
With Rock n Roll rollercoaster in the news-I was wondering why Aerosmith is the band for the attraction? Don't get me wrong, I love the band, but not sure it fits in with Disney. I'm sure someone has asked this before, but i haven't seen it, any one know?
Have A Magical Day-1970-1989-offsite, 2002-DLR, 2003-DLR, 2005-Sports, 2007-All Music, 2008-POP, December 12-21 2009-Pop, January 16-18, 2010-Disneyland. Disney Sports-Feb 1-6, 2012, Disneyland-December 7 and 8, 2012, DIsney Pop-Feb 1-5, 2013 (my son's first trip.)
-
Please Support INTERCOT's Sponsors:
-
Well fast rock music makes everything seem faster and more energized and kicks the adrenaline up so that is probably why they wanted rock. With that in mind what other rock band would be more recognizable or a better fit? I mean, I don't think Ozzy Osbourne or Metallica would be a better fit. lol
-
Because they were willing to sign the contract 17 years ago? And they are a very popular recognizable group.
Natalie
INTERCOT Staff: Disneyland Resort-California, The Water Cooler
-
I don't know how Aerosmith was chosen. But who else were they gonna get? Guns n' Roses? AC-DC? Nirvana? Nope, Nope and Nope. Maybe the Rolling Stones? I don't think Disney thought they fit the right "image" either, although they were probably less controversial than Aerosmith by the 90's
1971 (age 15) MK was new!
1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
1982 off-site
1988 off-site
May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
May 2004 Pop Century
Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
Oct 2006 Pop Century
Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!
-
I think I remember reading (probably here) that The Stones were the first choice but they couldn't work out a contract.
Jeff
-
I suppose Aerosmith is the closest the US has to rock and roll royalty so I'd say they are a good choice. It's certainly a better choice than Elvis (no offense to Elvis), he just isn't classic rock. And Michael Jackson was the King of Pop.
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
-
Originally Posted by Scar
I think I remember reading (probably here) that The Stones were the first choice but they couldn't work out a contract.
That is what I have heard Stones were the first choice but they were not interested, Aerosmith was plan B. Actually, at the time the attraction was built (1999) they were a good plan B. Aerosmith had just had a slew of hits in the 90's. Also they have been recording for decades so they provided plenty of studio and live recordings to play in the queue. I think it is something like 72 hours of play time before the queue music restarts.
"Welcome, Foolish Mortals..."
-
Other bands i think would be cool could be Rolling Stones, as mentioned, Kiss (which would have been very visual), Def Lepard, Lynyrd SKynyrd (my fav band, but also a band from Florida), Led Zeplin, Beach Boys, just on the top of my head.
I did some research though,and it seems Stones were the number one choice, U2 was the second, and Aerosmith was the third....U2 would have been differnt. LOL
Have A Magical Day-1970-1989-offsite, 2002-DLR, 2003-DLR, 2005-Sports, 2007-All Music, 2008-POP, December 12-21 2009-Pop, January 16-18, 2010-Disneyland. Disney Sports-Feb 1-6, 2012, Disneyland-December 7 and 8, 2012, DIsney Pop-Feb 1-5, 2013 (my son's first trip.)
-
They may not have been the first choice but 'm glad they were the last choice. I love Aerosmith. Every time I hear Love in an Elevator it brings me right back to Disney.
WORK TO PAY FOR DISNEY
2020 June SOG
2017 MNSSHP POP
2014 August Shades of Green
2012 August POP
2008 September POP
2007 April Shades of Green
2004 April Shades of Green
2001 March Shades of Green
1998 December Shades of Green
1995 March off site
-
Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 2 Likes, 0 Dislikes
-
If I remember correctly (no guarantee - I'm old) - the Stones were Disney's first choice, but RS wanted more money than Eisner was willing to pay. Disney's second choice was U2, but they were not interested at all. Aerosmith was actually Plan C.
Steve
First visit: Disneyland, July 17, 1955 (well, somebody had to be there on opening day!)
Most Recent Visit:
Disneyland - June 21-25, 2017
WDW - Sep 22 - Oct 5, 2019
Next up: WDW - May 9 - 16, 2020 at Riviera!
Dec 5 - 16, 2020 at Poly
-
Originally Posted by ransam
Other bands i think would be cool could be Rolling Stones, as mentioned, Kiss (which would have been very visual), Def Lepard, Lynyrd SKynyrd (my fav band, but also a band from Florida), Led Zeplin, Beach Boys, just on the top of my head.
Part of the problem with some of these band (Particularly the Beach Boys and Lynyrd Skynyrd) is that in 1999 when RnR opened they had not released any new albums in quite a while.
Aerosmith had just release a new album in 1996, and they had just had a big hit in 1998 with "I don't want to miss a thing" from the Armageddon Soundtrack.
"Welcome, Foolish Mortals..."
-
To me they seem the sensible option, but then again that's possibly because that's what I'm used to it being the last 17 years.
Ride was looking for the classic rock image but without too much of a dark or controversial image that you'd get with some bands that fit that genre. Like any rock band there will always be the inevitable story in the press or song lyric that is slightly more than PG but it's probably a better Disney fit than if you compare them to Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, etc. (Not that there is anything wrong with either of those bands - just maybe not 'Disney'!)
Conversely they did well to avoid falling into the trap of the family-friendly boy band of the year which would have not had the long lasting or universal appeal and would just generally not fit the theme.
Disney World Visits:
1. May-June 1998 (3 weeks)
2. May-June 2001 (3 weeks)
3. October-November 2004 (2 weeks)
4. August-September 2010 (2 weeks)
5. August-September 2017 (2 weeks)
NOW APPROACHING: 6. May 2021
-
The Stones rumored price was 10 million a year in licensing fees for the music and the bands' likeness. Disney was like thanks but no thanks and Aerosmith was around 1/10th the price and had worked with the Studios in other capacities and Tyler was very keen on the idea from the get go.
When you think about generational Rock and Roll bands, Aerosmith spans much of the parks guest age range at the time of opening putting out music over decades.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes, 0 Dislikes
-
Jack Sparrow: Hide the rum
91-98 Off property
ASMusic-99
POFQ-01 Wildfires
ASMovies-02,03
Pop-04 Hurricane Jeanne
Pop-05 Tropical Storm Arlene
Pop-09,10,11
Sports-12
Pop-15
-
I've always thought that the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be a good band for this attraction. They were very popular in the 90's, didn't have a bad reputation, (in 1999 they encouraged kids in the USA to write an essay on school violence after the Columbine shooting, the band selected an entry and gave a free concert at the school), and they are still popular today. I've never been much of an Aerosmith fan, but their music really works with that ride.
-
Originally Posted by Lindsey
I've always thought that the Red Hot Chili Peppers would be a good band for this attraction. They were very popular in the 90's, didn't have a bad reputation, (in 1999 they encouraged kids in the USA to write an essay on school violence after the Columbine shooting, the band selected an entry and gave a free concert at the school), and they are still popular today. I've never been much of an Aerosmith fan, but their music really works with that ride.
Red Hot Chili Peppers didn't have a bad reputation? Anthony Kiedis was convicted of misdemeanor sexual battery and indecent exposure in 1989, with drummer Chad Smith and Flea arrested later that year for battery. So I think, yeah, that probably took them out of the running. On the other hand, most of Aerosmith's troubles seemed to behind them at that point with Steven Tyler having completed rehab in 86, and the band taking on a more playful, friendly image in the public eye. They presented as toned down, reformed bad boys with new hits to complement their list of past fan favorites. Maybe not the first choice, but arguably a good one.
Sherri
Next: Aulani Celebration 10/2018 (50th)
Past Stays: Contemporary, GF, Poly, BC, POP, POR, Dolphin, AKL Kidani, BLT
1990 August Honeymoon- GF
Delighted Disney Return Guest since 1981, DVC (BLT) since 2014
-
Originally Posted by SBETigg
Red Hot Chili Peppers didn't have a bad reputation?
In 1999? Nope. What you mention happened 10 years prior. Aerosmith & RHCP's both participated in illegal activity in their youth, as do many male rock groups. In 1989 I was in 2nd grade, by 1999 I was in 12th and RHCP were very popular. I didn't even learn about some of the bad stuff Aerosmith & RHCP did in the 80's, (and 70's for Aerosmith), until I was in my early 20's.
-
Originally Posted by Speedy1998
Part of the problem with some of these band (Particularly the Beach Boys and Lynyrd Skynyrd) is that in 1999 when RnR opened they had not released any new albums in quite a while.
Aerosmith had just release a new album in 1996, and they had just had a big hit in 1998 with "I don't want to miss a thing" from the Armageddon Soundtrack.
I agree with Lynyrd Skynyrd, like i said i only threw them out there cause they are my favorite band, but i would have never based a ride on them if I was to choose. But the Beach Boys I think are popular enough that they could have easily based the ride on them.
having said that, I'm happy w/ Aerosmith, I was just wondering why they were chosen, but yea, w/ a new album and their popularity, it makes sense.
Have A Magical Day-1970-1989-offsite, 2002-DLR, 2003-DLR, 2005-Sports, 2007-All Music, 2008-POP, December 12-21 2009-Pop, January 16-18, 2010-Disneyland. Disney Sports-Feb 1-6, 2012, Disneyland-December 7 and 8, 2012, DIsney Pop-Feb 1-5, 2013 (my son's first trip.)
-
Originally Posted by ransam
I agree with Lynyrd Skynyrd, like i said i only threw them out there cause they are my favorite band, but i would have never based a ride on them if I was to choose. But the Beach Boys I think are popular enough that they could have easily based the ride on them.
Although the Beach Boys weren't necessarily clean-cut, they certainly strived for that image. Areosmith certainly had their fair share of scandal. However by the early 90s, like lots of other rock and roll bands, they at least cleaned it up enough to "go corporate." Either way, the Beach Boys are more pop than rock and roll. It's probably some of the best pop ever (Pet Sounds), but again not really rock and roll with screaming guitars.
Beth & David
09/82 Treehouse Villas, 06/86 BVP, 10/95 CBR, 10/99 DI, 08/03 PORS, 10/05 POP, 11/06 AKL, 09/09 POLY, 10/10 Wonder, 05/11 Dream/PORS, 08/13 POLY, 11/13 GF, 04/15 POLY, 11/15 BLT, 11/16 Aulani, 03/17 BLT, 08/18 BLT, 07/19 AKL, 06/21 BLT
-
Plus that was the whole time where the Armageddon soundtrack was so big.
===================
2016 POR
2015 CS
2014 WDW-Offsite
2014 Disneyland-offsite
2014 CBR
2013 Dolphin
2012 POR
2012 WDW-Offsite
2011 ASMusic, POR
1998 Dixie Landings
1990's, Dixie Landings, Misc Offsite
Share This Thread On Social Media:
Share This Thread On Social Media:
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Share This Thread On Social Media: