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Aerosmith Reflects: Rory Gallagher Stole the Show!

8/13/2025

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Joe Perry and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith reminisced about Rory Gallagher's electrifying performance at the 1974 Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park. Gallagher's magnetic presence had the crowd begging for more, leaving Aerosmith in his shadow. Whitford hailed it as one of Gallagher's finest moments, while Perry candidly admitted, "He kicked our ass."

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Joe Perry and Brad Whitford of Aerosmith reminisced about Rory Gallagher's electrifying performance at the 1974 Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park. Gallagher's magnetic presence had the crowd begging for more, leaving Aerosmith in his shadow. Whitford hailed it as one of Gallagher's finest moments, while Perry candidly admitted, "He kicked our ass."