Rock in a Hard Place is the seventh studio album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released on August 1, 1982, on Columbia. It is the only Aerosmith album not to feature lead guitarist Joe Perry, following his departure from the band in 1979.
Following the departure of Joe Perry in 1979, Aerosmith went on hiatus for two years before beginning work on a new album. The band spent $1.5 million on the recording of this album.
Rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford left the band … mehrduring its recording in 1981. Whitford is billed as an "additional musician," and can be heard playing rhythm guitar on "Lightning Strikes." This was also Aerosmith's last studio album released on Columbia Records until 1997] The track "Cry Me a River" is a cover written by Arthur Hamilton. The last track of the album, "Push Comes to Shove," is about Tyler's then-girlfriend and future wife Teresa Barrick and her twin sister Lisa. "Lightning Strikes" was the album's biggest hit and the only one to be retained in the live setlist after the Rock In A Hard Place Tour in 1982–83, being played regularly until 1990 weniger
CD 1
01 - Jailbait
02 - Lightning Strikes
03 - Bitch's Brew
04 - Bolivian Ragamuffin… mehr
05 - Cry Me A River
06 - Prelude To Joanie
07 - Joanie's Butterfly
08 - Rock In A Hard Place (Cheshire Cat)
09 - Jig Is Up
10 - Push Come To Shove weniger