Eric Church Covers Aerosmith at Hollywood Bowl
The country singer joined Aerosmith & Friends for a two-night tribute event at the Los Angeles venue.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Rock
Eric Church performed a cover of Aerosmith's "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" at the Hollywood Bowl during the Aerosmith & Friends: California Dream On event. He also performed Aerosmith's "Rag Doll" earlier in the night.
Why it matters
The performance highlights a cross-genre collaboration as Aerosmith returned to the stage for the first time since 2023 after its farewell tour was canceled following Steven Tyler's serious vocal injury.
The ballad spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its 1998 release on the Armageddon soundtrack, Aerosmith's only chart-topper on that chart. Details of the full setlist and performance schedule for the second night were not provided.
The players
Eric Church
A country music singer-songwriter known for hits such as "Springsteen" and "Drink in My Hand," who joined the Aerosmith tribute at the Hollywood Bowl.
Aerosmith
The Boston hard rock band formed in 1970, known for hits including "Walk This Way" and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer who handled drums for much of Aerosmith's set at the event.
The details
Aerosmith & Friends: California Dream On opened October 29 at the Hollywood Bowl as a two-night event. Dave Grohl handled drums for much of Aerosmith's set, and Joey Kramer returned for "Walk This Way."
Timeline
1998: "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" released on the Armageddon soundtrack.
2023: Aerosmith's last prior performance before the Hollywood Bowl event.
October 29, 2026: Eric Church performs Aerosmith covers at the Hollywood Bowl.
Industry Dynamics
The Hollywood Bowl tribute reflects a recurring pattern in rock where legacy acts celebrate their catalogs through crossover collaborations with contemporary artists. Aerosmith's return follows the canceled farewell tour after Steven Tyler's vocal injury, which left the band's touring future uncertain.
Fans who wish to see the Aerosmith & Friends event were limited to the two-night Hollywood Bowl schedule. The stub does not provide ticket details or information about future performances.
The takeaway
Legacy rock acts continue to find new audiences through collaborations that bridge genres. The Aerosmith tribute shows how catalog songs can be reinterpreted decades after their original release.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 94.7 WCSX.
