Aerosmith Rocks Hollywood Bowl Amid Farewell Rumors and Star-Studded Tributes

LOS ANGELES - Comedian Bill Burr, serving as master of ceremonies at the Oct. 29 concert, told the crowd the event marked "the final two shows in Aerosmith's history." His announcement sparked immediate speculation online among Aerosmith fans.

Lead singer Steven Tyler later appeared to downplay Burr's comment. Tyler called Burr "Boston's own Charlie Brown with a bad-ass attitude" and showed no sign of frustration.

Tyler did suggest the band may be nearing the end of an era with a speech near the close of the show. "Before we say goodnight, I just want to say what a ride it has been with my brothers. Fifty-five years, you guys, fifty-five years," he said.

Guitarist Joe Perry did not address Aerosmith's future in his final remarks. "I gotta say thank you to all the performers that came out tonight and played our songs. A lot better than we ever did," he joked.

Aerosmith returned to the Hollywood Bowl for the second of its "California Dream On" shows Sunday, bringing a new roster of guest performers to the stage.

Grammy-nominated blues artist Marcus King opened the night with "Same Old Song and Dance." Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell followed, covering "Draw the Line" and "Nobody's Fault."

Tom Morello and Lzzy Hale teamed up for "Kings and Queens" and "Round and Round." Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, who also performed at the first show, played "Livin' on the Edge."

Singer-songwriter Grace Potter covered "What It Takes." Train frontman Pat Monahan performed "You See Me Crying" and "Angel," then joined Potter for "Cryin'."

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart returned for "Janie's Got a Gun" and their own "Barracuda." The Black Crowes played a five-song set, swapping out "Write Me a Letter" from the first night for "Get the Lead Out" from Aerosmith's 1976 album "Rocks."

Guns N' Roses, who were among the highlights of the evening, changed their entire set from the first show. They opened with "Mama Kin," a song they have not played since 2012, and covered "S.O.S. (Too Bad)," "Rats in the Cellar" and "Sick as a Dog."

Aerosmith closed out the night with "Toys in the Attic," "Sweet Emotion" and "Dream On." They were joined by Run DMC for "Walk This Way," revisiting their 1986 collaboration. Touring drummer John Douglas played most of the set, with original drummer Joey Kramer returning for "Walk This Way." The group ended the show with "The Train Kept A-Rollin'," a song originally recorded by Tiny Bradshaw and reworked by Aerosmith in 1974.

Fans continue to speculate about Aerosmith's future. Do you think the band will play again, or was this truly the end of an era?