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Aerosmith -- Sell-Outs Still Have to Pay

Posted Apr 26th 2009 4:14AM by TMZ Staff

It's nice to see a band own up to selling out... even if it takes two years and a class action lawsuit filed by your own fans before you do it.

Aerosmith has announced plans to play a free concert for 8,300 fans in Maui -- but this is no handout -- because these people were the ones burned after the band canceled a 2007 show (sorry, no refunds) in order to play for some high-paying corporate big wigs... aka the "man."

The angered fans had tried to sue the band for lost costs, but it looks like all will be forgiven if the concert, which will take place in the fall after Aerosmith's North American tour, actually happens this time.

You know, assuming some insurance company doesn't want the band to play at a corporate luncheon or something.

Tags: aerosmith, free concert, FreeConcert, lawsuit, maui, sellout

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1. I hope there is plenty of Geritol backstage for this band to prevent any un-foreseen issues resulting in yet another cancellation.

Posted at 12:23PM on Apr 26th 2009 by Chatter Box

2. They made a commitment and then planned to go to Chicago to play for more money. This isn't right and shows a lack of character.

Posted at 12:46PM on Apr 26th 2009 by Linda Mott

3. I agree with Linda. And I wonder if they were aware it was a no refund policy in Maui before they decided to go for the corporate gig. Probably they just didn't care one way or the other. Obviously they are so used to having their ancient asses kissed that they could care less about anyone that has only one house or , God forbid, pays rent! ;)
And we know plastic surgery costs plenty.

Posted at 1:29PM on Apr 26th 2009 by Air-Oh-Shit Sux

4. They threw in a make up date in Chicago just before the trek out here then announced the cancellation saying they didn't have time to get the equipment out here in time...total BS and everyone knew it...I was a ticket holder and these guys can kiss my ass....

Posted at 1:31PM on Apr 26th 2009 by mauitom

5. I love Aerosmith!!!

Posted at 2:07PM on Apr 26th 2009 by kelc

6. G R E E D.

Posted at 2:54PM on Apr 26th 2009 by whateveryousay

7. How disappointing. I hadn't heard about this. I love the band's music, but if this happened to me, I sure as heck wouldn't want another show, I'd want my money back AND another show.

Posted at 11:51PM on Apr 26th 2009 by Michele in Ohio

8. The fans deserved this much respect! Celebrities WOULD BE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING if it were NOT for the fans. Aerosmith, you owned up to your stupid mistake.. good job.

Posted at 3:30PM on Apr 27th 2009 by Djdeej94

9. Oh but the fans did get their money back PLUS another show PLUS all out of pocket expenses that they incurred PLUS airfare to return to Oahu or Maui for the rescheduled performance and so in my humble estimation, the fans actually prevailed, for once.

Posted at 12:25AM on Jun 5th 2009 by kobe

10. They're at it again. Four postponments since July 1, 2009, citing an artist injury. Let's hope they're more on the ball about rescheduling this time.

Posted at 9:19AM on Jul 7th 2009 by Sarah