Why Aerosmith?

[CP_alum08]

Was there any reason to choosing Aerosmith for Rock n' Roller coaster? I'm not complaining at all, I love Aerosmith and I love how they fit into the ride so please don't turn this into another thread for changing the theme. But I don't quite understand why they were chosen. Do they have some ties with Disney? Was there some sort of voting process that they won? Maybe it was the other way around and it was a bidding that Aerosmith bid the highest?

Anyone know for sure?

 

[Jimmy Thick]

At the time the ride was made, Aerosmith was the biggest band in the world, most of their songs are about having a good time, and I think they were offered a considerable sum of cash.



Jimmy Thick- Like I would turn down the Jimmy Thick rollercoaster?

 

[bsiev1977]

Was there any reason to choosing Aerosmith for Rock n' Roller coaster? I'm not complaining at all, I love Aerosmith and I love how they fit into the ride so please don't turn this into another thread for changing the theme. But I don't quite understand why they were chosen. Do they have some ties with Disney? Was there some sort of voting process that they won? Maybe it was the other way around and it was a bidding that Aerosmith bid the highest?

Anyone know for sure?

I've no idea, but good question. I searched online a bit but wasn't able to find any answers. I'm guessing Aerosmith is/was under contract to a company owned by or affiliated with Disney, that being the reason they were picked for the ride.

 

[Tigger1988]

At the time the ride was made, Aerosmith was the biggest band in the world, most of their songs are about having a good time, and I think they were offered a considerable sum of cash.



Jimmy Thick- Like I would turn down the Jimmy Thick rollercoaster?

What planet were you living on in 1999? Aerosmith hasn't been the biggest band in the world since the 70s...maybe 80s, and that's if they ever were the biggest band in the world. They're music legends but were hardly the biggest band in the world in 1999. :lol:

 

[Monorail Lime]

Armageddon (1998) generated a ton of buzz about the band ("I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is their only #1 single to date) and it was released by Touchstone Pictures (part of the Walt Disney company) so maybe that has something to do with it.

 

[Krack]

Armageddon (1998) generated a ton of buzz about the band ("I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is their only #1 single to date) and it was released by Touchstone Pictures (part of the Walt Disney company) so maybe that has something to do with it.

This is pretty much it. They were huge in 1998. The top 5 singles of 1998 were by (in order) Celine Dion, Cher, Aerosmith, Run DMC, and Shania Twain - only one of those acts was a "Rock" act. Further, Aerosmith won both "Best Rock Video" (Pink) and "Best Video from a Movie" (I Don't Want to Miss a Thing) at the 1998 MTV Music Video Awards. They won a Grammy for Pink in 1999. Most importantly, they were one of bands most likely to appeal to both older and young demographics - having been a popular band for 30 years. Aerosmith was huge in 1998; not just in America, but internationally.

 

[unkadug]

What planet were you living on in 1999? Aerosmith hasn't been the biggest band in the world since the 70s...maybe 80s, and that's if they ever were the biggest band in the world. They're music legends but were hardly the biggest band in the world in 1999. :lol:

You obviously are NOT a Jimmy Thick fan. :lol:

 

[Monty]

You obviously are NOT a Jimmy Thick fan. :lol:

There is such a thing?

 

[captainkidd]

The first choices were The Rolling Stones and U2, but both bands wanted too much money. In the end, Aerosmith was the most affordable.

 

[copcarguyp71]

On this topic I have always wondered why the need any for any one specific band to theme the RNR around? I mean rock and roll covers such a large and wide ranging genre why not simply have it themed much like a Hard Rock Cafe where you can cover Chuck Berry to Fall Out Boy...of course homogonized to Disney standards but you get the drift of what I am saying. I think they could appeal to an even wider range of ages and tastes that way. Just some ramblings of things that rattle around inside my skull but there you have it...

 

[rodserling27]

The first choices were The Rolling Stones and U2, but both bands wanted too much money. In the end, Aerosmith was the most affordable.

I cannot see the Rolling Stones or U2 working nearly as well as Aerosmith on the attraction. I feel like Bono would only give us some backstage passes if we sent money to Africa for AIDS Charities :lol:

 

[dreamfinder]

Was there any reason to choosing Aerosmith for Rock n' Roller coaster? I'm not complaining at all, I love Aerosmith and I love how they fit into the ride so please don't turn this into another thread for changing the theme. But I don't quite understand why they were chosen. Do they have some ties with Disney? Was there some sort of voting process that they won? Maybe it was the other way around and it was a bidding that Aerosmith bid the highest?

Anyone know for sure?

Why not? Personally I'm not the hugest fan, but I think it really comes down to changes in the music industry that started surfacing around that time, but that have snowballed beyond belief since. There are few groups left that have had massive sales, that cross generations. Most groups currently touring, don't have that mass appeal. Look at the Billboard top 200, I don't think any of the groups in the top 40 outside of maybe Neil Diamond and Eminem have been popular for more than 5 years. And do either of those really cross generational gaps? Most younger kids couldn't place Neil Diamond, and lots of older folks seem to leave the room when Enimem comes on. Aerosmith still has alot of songs that the younger generations at least know, even if they don't rush out to buy their albums. Yeah their star doesn't shine as bright, but the industry as a whole seems to be moving away from nurturing acts for long term gains, and instead pushing out now acts that will do 1 maybe 2 albums that hit it big, and then fade away as they are no longer trendy. This idea usually comes up everytime someone mentions the latest Jonah Bros/Hannah Montana retheme rumor. All the bands that people seem to think might work are acts that do cross that generation gap and appeal to all ages. There aren't many of those left.

As far as doing a more generic rock and roll type theme, you end up with something like Rip Ride Rockit at Universal (or whatever its real name is). Not much theming, just pushing the music aspect. Or Hard Rock Park (which lasted what, a year?) Building a cohesive theme around a bunch of items that have little to tie them together usually doesn't work well. Look at the current Tommorowland incarnation. Stitch, Monsters Inc, Space Mountain, and Carousel of Progress. Nothing much really in common there, so Tommorowland really lost its cohesive feel.

 

[captainkidd]

I cannot see the Rolling Stones or U2 working nearly as well as Aerosmith on the attraction. I feel like Bono would only give us some backstage passes if we sent money to Africa for AIDS Charities :lol:

Very true!

 

[loveofamouse]

1998.....*sigh*....such a long time ago. Music was decent back then (and further back). I'm a top 40s listener but todays music is just crap. Id rather listen to the same 4 disney/kids CDs in my player than the radio nowadays

However Aerosmith got on there, I think it was a great move. They have some fun songs that just make you feel good. Their music works well into the ride and is recognized by most people. You don't have to have #1 hits every year to be known and loved. They've survived the past 30 somthing years for a reason. I will say that the story about the movie connection sounds more likely, though.

 

[WelshBatman]

... not that this is important, but it was said I Don't Want To Miss A Thing was/is their only #1 single... not true Jaded was number 1 in 2001 in the US for a time...

 

[powlessfamily4]

Leave them alone I like them. Do you seriously want to run the freeway with Bono???? LOL

 

[Lucky]

... not that this is important, but it was said I Don't Want To Miss A Thing was/is their only #1 single... not true Jaded was number 1 in 2001 in the US for a time...

You want a band that will stand the test of time pretty well, and #1 singles aren't a very reliable indication of that. I think Aerosmith turned out to be a good choice. The Rolling Stones might have been even better (there's another band without many #1 singles), but if they were asking for an outrageous amount of money, you can't fault Disney for going with Aerosmith instead.

 

[Mickey is King]

The theme is perfect for this coaster, Aerosmith is classic.

As for the biggest band in the world quote, i don't think that was a literal comment, just that they are/where one of the biggest names in music, not the actual biggest of all time.

Steven Tyler has so much personality and charisma (spelled that wrong) he is beloved my millions of fans, and he's a really nice guy -quite a joker also...

 

[Fable McCloud]

I think it's good music to cruise through the dark and neon-lit road to. Some people may not be fans, some people are die-hard fans. Fact of the matter is, Disney chose them. We have to suck it up and enjoy the ride anyway.

Side note: I like Aerosmith. They've been around ages, and they're good music.

 

[mitchk]

This is pretty much it. They were huge in 1998. The top 5 singles of 1998 were by (in order) Celine Dion, Cher, Aerosmith, Run DMC, and Shania Twain - only one of those acts was a "Rock" act. Further, Aerosmith won both "Best Rock Video" (Pink) and "Best Video from a Movie" (I Don't Want to Miss a Thing) at the 1998 MTV Music Video Awards. They won a Grammy for Pink in 1999. Most importantly, they were one of bands most likely to appeal to both older and young demographics - having been a popular band for 30 years. Aerosmith was huge in 1998; not just in America, but internationally.

RUN DMC :veryconfu in 1998. I would love to know what song that was :lol: