Ep 4. Joey Kramer & Brad Whitford
- September 3, 2012
Joey Kramer & Brad Whitford of the legendary rock band Aerosmith join hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, and Jim Florentine on That Metal Show season 11 episode 4.
The episode kicks off with the "TMS Top 5" where the hosts discuss their favorite Aerosmith deep cuts. The guests then take the stage and talk about their early days in Aerosmith and how they became part of the band, including moments like when Steven Tyler showed up at Brad Whitford’s house to invite him to join the band. They also discuss the band's ongoing farewell tour, what fans can expect from their live shows, and how they've managed to maintain their friendship and working relationship for over four decades.
Next up, the show features the "Put It On The Table" segment, where each of the hosts gets to ask a question of the guests, ranging from their favorite Aerosmith album to the first concert they ever attended. Don Jamieson also asks Joey Kramer about his coffee business, Rockin' & Roastin', and how he balances his passion for music with his passion for coffee.
The guests then join the hosts for the "Stump The Trunk" segment, where they try to come up with challenging trivia questions for Eddie Trunk, who is considered an expert in all things metal. The segment provides some light-hearted moments, as the guests and hosts try to one-up each other with esoteric trivia questions.
The episode wraps up with the "Throwdown" segment, where the hosts debate who is the greatest metal drummer of all time. The guests chime in with their own choices, and the debate ranges from John Bonham of Led Zeppelin to Dave Lombardo of Slayer.
Overall, That Metal Show season 11 episode 4 provides an engaging and entertaining look at the career of two rock legends, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford, and their experiences with one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Aerosmith. Fans of the band will enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories and insights into their ongoing farewell tour, while metalheads will appreciate the lively discussion about their favorite drummers.
