Rocksimus Maximus Tour
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The Rocksimus Maximus Tour was a North American concert tour co-headlined by Aerosmith and KISS. The tour is sometimes referred to informally as the "AeroKiss Tour". The tour occurred in the latter half of 2003 and took both bands to amphitheaters across the United States and Canada in late summer and early fall, and to arenas in late fall and early winter.
The tour grossed several million dollars, and many individual shows grossed $1 million, thanks to ticket prices of $125 for pavilion and floor seats.
[edit] Performances
Each band played about 16 songs each and KISS went on before Aerosmith, even though it was still technically considered a "co-headlining" tour. Up-and-coming hard rock band Saliva opened the concert, with a set running about 30 minutes.
KISS put on an over-the-top stage spectacle, complete with sophisticated pyrotechnics and their trademark outfits and makeup, including steep-heeled boots. All original members performed except Ace Frehley, who was replaced by Tommy Thayer the previous year. KISS played predominantly hard-rocking songs from their 1970s heyday. Highlights of the show included Peter Criss performing the song "Beth" solo.
Aerosmith's show consisted of a mix of old and newer material, including a 3-song blues set during the middle of the show, debuting blues tracks to be featured on their then-upcoming album Honkin' on Bobo. The stage design also changed for this section of the show. Aerosmith also played several classic "deep cuts" from the 1970s that they hadn't played in years, including "Adam's Apple" and "Nobody's Fault", among others.
At a performance in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, fans got a special treat when Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry joined KISS onstage for a song; he even donned high heeled boots like the members of KISS for the song.
[edit] Tour Dates
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| KISS |
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| Gene Simmons – Paul Stanley – Tommy Thayer – Eric Singer |
| Peter Criss – Ace Frehley – Eric Carr – Vinnie Vincent – Mark St. John – Bruce Kulick |
| Discography |
| Albums: Studio – Live – Compilation |
| U.S. Top 40 Singles: "Rock and Roll All Nite" – "Shout It Out Loud" – "Beth" – "Hard Luck Woman" – "Calling Dr. Love" – "Christine Sixteen" "Rocket Ride" – "New York Groove" – "I Was Made For Lovin' You" – "Forever" |
| Filmography: KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park – Detroit Rock City |
| Related articles |
| Anton Fig – Bob Kulick – KISS Army – KISS merchandising - KISS timeline – List of KISS concert tours – Wicked Lester |
