After the band arrived it was time for a quick rehearsal. James was in great spirits and was very happy to be a part of this event. When he entered the tv studio he looked around and said, "This is such a cool setup. Look over there, the original Aerosmith logo! That is old school." The guys took the stage to rehearse their speeches. Kirk and Lars had theirs written down while James decided to write a few notes on his hand.
Kirk was the first one to hit the stage. He started off by talking about how much he admires Aerosmith and how much he has learned from them. Then it was time for Lars to hit the stage. He spoke fondly about the band and delivered a very heartfelt speech about the kindness and generousity of Steven Tyler.
It was time for James and he started off by saying "This is the first time I have been on a stage since I came out of rehab, so I am a little nervous. My heart is pounding fast so let me know if I am talking too fast." He then began to continue with a smile. James' speech was very personal and he spoke about how much Aerosmith had helped him when he was growing up. He continued by saying how much they still inspire him, especially after going through a rough period in his life. After James finished, everyone in the studio, all the crew people and other artists, started to applaud. It was great to see the 3 guys hanging out, laughing and in such great spirits. I have a feeling that the Metallica train is starting to roll again and we will hear more from them soon. Just before James left, he walked up to me with a huge smile on his face and said, "I had such an amazing time tonight".
source: metallica.com
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