description Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg Overview
Live! Bootleg is a double live album by Aerosmith, released in 1978 and compiled from performances recorded at multiple venues and dates. Its deliberately rough packaging and production imitate the appearance and sound of an unofficial bootleg, while the recordings document the band's 1970s hard-rock concert repertoire. The album includes established Aerosmith songs alongside blues and rock covers, presenting a less polished counterpart to the group's studio records.
help Aerosmith - Live! Bootleg FAQ
Was Live! Bootleg an actual unauthorized bootleg recording?
No. Despite its deliberately rough packaging and lo-fi production that imitate an unofficial bootleg, Live! Bootleg is an official Aerosmith release on Columbia Records from 1978. The album's title and aesthetic were a deliberate stylistic choice by the band.
What venues were recorded for Live! Bootleg?
The double album was compiled from recordings at multiple venues during Aerosmith's 1977–1978 tour, including a performance at the Boston Garden in the band's hometown. Some tracks were also drawn from earlier performances in their career.
Does Live! Bootleg include any cover songs?
Yes. The album features Aerosmith's hits alongside cover songs, including a rendition of the Beatles' 'Come Together.' These covers gave fans performances not available on the band's studio albums from the 1970s.
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