Update: Rock was alive and well on Thursday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Iconic rock band Aerosmith took the stage in the episode’s closing segment.
The band performed its early single “Mama Kin.” The performance marked Aerosmith’s second TV gig this week; the band also took the stage on Wednesday’s TODAY Show.
A video of Aerosmith’s “Mama Kin” performance follows, as does a web-exclusive clip of “Big Ten Inch Record.” Photos from the taping are also embedded.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Singer Ariana Grande performs “Natural Woman” with The Roots on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: (l-r) Singer Ariana Grande during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: (l-r) Singer Ariana Grande during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: (l-r) Comedian Nick Kroll during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Musical Guest Aerosmith performs “Mama Kin” on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Musical Guest Aerosmith performs “Mama Kin” on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Musical Guest Aerosmith performs “Mama Kin” on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Musical Guest Aerosmith performs “Mama Kin” on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON — Episode 0915 — Pictured: Musical Guest Aerosmith performs “Mama Kin” on August 16, 2018 — (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC)
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Thursday’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” plays host to one of the most successful and beloved bands of all time.
Aerosmith, that band, closes the episode with a performance of “Mama Kin.”
The performance marks Aerosmith’s second TV performance this week. The first came during Wednesday’s TODAY Show.
In addition to Aerosmith, Thursday’s “Fallon” features Ariana Grande and Nick Kroll. It began airing at 11:35PM on the east coast — and will air at that time on the west coast.
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