Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler and Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan will be joined by Foo Fighters touring keyboardist Rami Jaffee at the upcoming Rock 'n'Roll Fantasy Camp, scheduled to run from April 29th through May 3rd in Hollywood. Other guest counselors include Todd Rundgren, former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, Yes drummer Alan White, original Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine, ex-Vixen bass player Share Ross and others. According to a press release, a limited number of spots are still available for the sessions, while tickets are also being sold for the closing night concert at the Whisky-A-Go-Go.
Tyler gave us a sample of the advice he plans to give the aspiring musicians at the camp: "You know, I used to think that, you know, you studied and rehearsed -- my father went to Juilliard (Music School) -- but it's none of that. That ain't it at all. As a matter of fact, does anybody ever think Mick Jagger could really sing? Or Janis Joplin? It was more about feeling, and it was more about, you know, her passion and getting that across to the people."
According to a press release, Tyler and the others will take questions from and share career stories with camp attendees throughout the session, which includes seminars from well-known rock musicians, a recording opportunity at Capitol Studios and the closing concert at the Whisky.
Participants in the camp form separate bands, each of which receives intensive coaching from a different rock star.
Previous guest counselors have included Velvet Revolver's Slash, Roger Daltrey of the Who and Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys.
Info on camp registration can be found at rockcamp.com.
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