On Friday, June 28, rock fans in Las Vegas got an unforgettable surprise when Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler joined Paul McCartney on stage during the encore at T-Mobile Arena. McCartney, currently touring North America in support of his 2018 album Egypt Station, welcomed Tyler to perform The Beatles’ 1968 classic “Helter Skelter.”
Introducing the guest, McCartney told the crowd, “We have a special guest for you: Mr. Steven Tyler,” before the duo launched into a fiery rendition of the iconic track, trading vocals and adding an improvised outro.
Tyler was already in Vegas for Aerosmith’s Deuces Are Wild residency at the Park Theater, and the moment was even more special given Aerosmith’s history with “Helter Skelter”—they recorded their own version during the 1975 Toys in the Attic sessions, later releasing it in 1991 on Pandora’s Box. The song has also been a staple in their live performances.
After the show, Tyler posted a clip of the performance on Instagram with the simple caption: “NEED I SAY MORE?”—and really, he didn’t.
