Over the decades, they’ve survived addiction, cancer and a falloff of chart action, and somehow bounced back mostly intact. But after sidelined drummer Joey Kramer sued (unsuccessfully) to prevent Aerosmith from performing without him, a few awkward moments were to be expected. Drum tech John Douglas has been filling in, as he did Friday after Kramer left the stage. Melissa Etheridge and Nuno Bettencourt perform during the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala honoring Aerosmith. Yola and Gary Clark Jr. perform during the tribute to Aerosmith at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 25, 2020 20:48 UTC