(2 November 2009)
Legendary American rockers Aerosmith brought a stunning end to the 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts on Yas Island.
The ‘Bad Boys from Boston’ put on an awe-inspiring performance in front of a capacity crowd for the final night of the Yasalam after-race concerts, brought to the city by Flash Entertainment, the Abu Dhabi events company.
After a thrilling day on the race track, which saw Sebastian Vettel win the inaugural 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Grand Prix, fans piled through to the Ferrari World concert venue where Aerosmith and their legendary lead singer Steven Tyler performed some of their classics including "Eat the Rich", "Rag Doll" and "I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing".
John Lickrish, Managing Director, Flash Entertainment, said:
“Tonight Aerosmith provided a brilliant climax to the Yas Island concerts and finale to the F1™ season. It was a big occasion and Aerosmith are a big band who were more than worthy of the task. The last four nights of after-race concerts have been a big hit with race goers who have been treated to incredible performances by Beyonce, Jamiroquai, Kings of Leon and now Aerosmith.
“We have welcomed race fans from all corners of the globe to enjoy these concerts and the performers have put on world class shows that will undoubtedly go down as one of the region’s best ever line-ups.”