Al Hirschfeld « Gary Rocks. A blog about collecting Vintage Rock and Roll Memorabilia.

If you were one of the lucky ones, you were at this show at the Orpheum to see Aerosmith’s triumphant return to Boston for their Back in the Saddle Reunion tour back in 1984.
In 1984, Aerosmith embarked on a reunion tour entitled “Back in the Saddle”, which led to the live album Classics Live II.
On February 14, 1984, Perry and Whitford who had left the band, saw Aerosmith perform.
They were officially re-inducted into the ranks of Aerosmith once more two months later.

Steven Tyler recalls:
“You should have felt the buzz the moment all five of us got together in the same room for the first time again. We all started laughin’—it was like the five years had never passed. We knew we’d made the right move. ”
—Steven Tyler

Incredible show. Welcome back boys.

Pictured here is an unused ticket for the New Year’s show as well as rare t-shirt from the 2 night show featuring the art work from the “Draw The Line” album, suitably modified with party hats, noise makers and confetti to honor the evening.

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An image that has become iconic as far as 70′s rock band album covers go.
Aerosmith’s Draw The Line.
Released in 1977, it was their fifth album.
The cover design was illustrated by famed New York Times caricaturist, Al Hirschfeld.
It captures the pure raw essence of one of the biggest rock bands in the world in the late 70′s
The sophistication of Hirschfeld’s style and his ability to capture his subjects in a few simple and bold brush strokes, made him the perfect choice for this cover.
Of course he had plenty of hair to deal with.
I love this image.
And I wasn’t the only one.
It was an image Columbia must have recognized had real merchandising potential, because it was used everywhere.
The promotional pieces and displays from this album and period are some of the rarest and most desirable to Aerosmith collectors.

Here’s a few.