Greenbrier resort owner Jim Justice says Aerosmith is the biggest act he’s ever booked. Justice announced the legendary rock band will perform July 6 as part of the Greenbrier Classic Concert Series.
“It’s the biggest American rock-n-roll band of all-time. The legend of the legends,” Justice said Thursday during an appearance on MetroNews Talkline.
Justice says it wasn’t a cheap get. He wouldn’t disclose the exact cost because of confidentiality agreements but he did say you have to pay at least $1 million to be in the ballpark with big acts.
‘It’s big money. I’m just delighted we finally got them. They are, without question, the biggest act we’ve ever booked,” Justice said.
Country superstar Kenny Chesney will headline the July 4th concert. Aerosmith will perform two days later on Saturday. Both concerts will be held at the State Fair of West Virginia Amphitheater in Fairlea.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have sold more than 170 million albums during their 40-year career. They’re currently on the road with their Global Warming World Tour.
Justice also announced Thursday he’s rolling back the badge prices for the whole week of the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic golf and the concerts to the original price of $159 when the event began a few years ago. They were going for $199 for this year. He says he’ll give refunds to those who have already purchased badges.
“I want to make it so everybody can come,” Justice said on Talkline. “There are a lot of people out there who are hurting at this day and time. It’s not the biggest give back in the world, but maybe I can help a little bit.”