AEROSMITH's TYLER Talks To TV GUIDE About 'Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp'; Video Available

May 12, 2009

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp was recently held in Hollywood with a list of guest instructors that included AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan, FOO FIGHTERS touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee, Todd Rundgren, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and others. The camp allowed fans to perform with and learn from some of their favorite rock stars.

Nikki Boyer of TV Guide visited the Hollywood Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp and got the scoop from Tyler on what turns him on. Watch the two-and-a-half-minute report below.

Tyler told The Pulse of Radio that he "positively" would be able to tell if any of his students have true talent. "I can listen to the melody line they've got, and I can tell them right then and there that it's not about hitting that note, it's about how you approach it," he said. "It's about (scats for a few seconds). It's about that as opposed to trying to hit the note, trying to get the vibrato just right, trying and trying and trying. It's about making something work for you."

The camp launched with a kick-off party and all-star jam at the Gibson Showroom in Beverly Hills, and concluded with the campers and their counselors performing live at the Whisky A-Go-Go on May 3.

Counselor Bruce Kulick maintained a daily blog from the camp beginning on April 30.

An auction of autographed memorabilia from all the participating rock stars was also held at the closing show. Proceeds will benefit the MusiCares foundation, which provides assistance to musicians in need.

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp has been held since 1997, with upcoming editions scheduled for New York, London and Milwaukee.

Previous guest counselors have included VELVET REVOLVER's Slash, Roger Daltrey of THE WHO and Brian Wilson from the BEACH BOYS.

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