Steven Tyler rocks the Colosseum in Rome without an electric guitar in sight

When you think of Run DMC’s iconic “Walk This Way,” Steven Tyler smashing through studio walls might be the first image that comes to mind. But in 2017, Tyler gave the song a fresh twist during a performance at Rome’s Colosseum, accompanied by an orchestra and the duo Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser of 2CELLOS, merging classical elegance with rock energy.

A Night of Stars and Charitable Impact

As detailed in Jimmy Walker’s *It’s About Relationships: Building a Life that Matters*, Steven Tyler attended Andrea Bocelli’s Celebrity Fight Night at the Colosseum—a charity event founded by Walker, Muhammad Ali, and Bocelli that has raised an impressive $132 million for worthy causes. Walker humorously recalls Tyler’s gum-chewing entrance and his quirky stage antics, such as sticking his gum under Elton John’s piano during a performance of Aerosmith’s “Dream On.”

 Tyler and 2CELLOS: A Genre-Bending Collaboration

Tyler’s performance with 2CELLOS was a stunning fusion of rock and classical music. Together, they performed Aerosmith classics like “Dream On” and “Walk This Way,” while also taking on the *Game of Thrones* theme and the Italian classic “Funiculi Funicula.” Their performance was so captivating that a fan, Azucena Pe, praised the collaboration on 2CELLOS’ Facebook page, expressing her admiration for the unique musical blend.

Watch Steven Tyler and 2CELLOS deliver unforgettable performances at the Colosseum in Rome, where rock meets classical in a breathtaking display of talent.