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Aerosmith: A Legendary American Band

Since making their debut in 1970, Aerosmith has become one of the most successful and influential American rock bands of all time. They have sold over 150 million records worldwide, released many chart-topping singles, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Let’s take a closer look at the origin, history, members, related acts, and famous songs of Aerosmith.

Origin of Aerosmith

Formed in Sunapee, New Hampshire in 1970, Aerosmith was initially composed of Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (lead guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass), Ray Tabano (rhythm guitar), and Joey Kramer (drums). The band found success in the mid-1970s following the advent of punk and arena rock, gaining fame through the release of their third album, Toys in the Attic (1975).

Aerosmith’s Band History

Throughout the 1970s Aerosmith rose to fame with a string of commercially successful hit singles such as "Dream On" (1973), "Walk This Way" (1975), and "Sweet Emotion" (1975). In the 1980s the band continued to reach new heights, releasing a long string of successful albums such as Rocks (1976), Draw the Line (1977), Night in the Ruts (1979), and Rock in a Hard Place (1982).

The band's line-up changed slightly in the 1990s and early 2000s, as founding members Tabano and Hamilton departed and were replaced by Brad Whitford (guitar) and Joe Perry (bass). Aerosmith continued to record and tour throughout the late 1990s and 2000s, releasing classics such as Nine Lives (1997) and Rockin' the Joint (2005).

Members Chronology

1970-1979

• Steven Tyler (vocals)
• Joe Perry (lead guitar)
• Tom Hamilton (bass)
• Ray Tabano (rhythm guitar)
• Joey Kramer (drums)

1979-present

• Steven Tyler (vocals)
• Joe Perry (lead guitar)
• Brad Whitford (rhythm guitar)
• Joe Perry (bass)
• Joey Kramer (drums)

Related Acts

Aerosmith is associated with a number of other prominent rock acts. Joe Perry has released several albums with his side project, The Joe Perry Project, while Steven Tyler has collaborated with such acts as Alice Cooper, Carrie Underwood, and Slash. Other singers and groups who have been compared to Aerosmith include AC/DC, The Clash, Ratt, Guns N' Roses, and Def Leppard.

Famous Songs

Aerosmith is best-known for its hit singles and albums, of which several have become classics of modern rock. Notable Aerosmith songs include "Dream On" (1973), "Walk This Way" (1975), "Sweet Emotion" (1975), "Last Child" (1976), and "Livin' on the Edge" (1993). Other popular songs by the band include "Janie's Got a Gun" (1989), "Crazy" (1993), "Eat the Rich" (1993), and "Amazing" (1998).