Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. The group consists of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford. Their musical style is primarily rooted in blues-based hard rock and also incorporates elements of pop rock, heavy metal, glam metal, and rhythm and blues. The band’s primary songwriting partnership between Tyler and Perry is often referred to as the Toxic Twins.
Perry and Hamilton were originally part of a band called the Jam Band, through which they met Tyler, Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano. Aerosmith was formed soon after, and in 1971, Tabano was replaced by Whitford. The group released its debut album, “Aerosmith,” in 1973, followed by “Get Your Wings” in 1974. They gained mainstream success with “Toys in the Attic” (1975) and “Rocks” (1976), while “Draw the Line” (1977) and “Night in the Ruts” (1979) continued their success through the late 1970s. During this period, the band toured extensively and produced several charting singles, including “Sweet Emotion,” “Dream On,” and “Walk This Way.” By the end of the decade, Aerosmith had become one of the most prominent hard rock bands internationally. However, internal conflicts and substance abuse led to Perry’s and Whitford’s departures in 1979 and 1981, respectively, and the 1982 album “Rock in a Hard Place” did not achieve previous commercial success.
Perry and Whitford rejoined the band in 1984, and Aerosmith embarked on a comeback tour followed by the release of “Done with Mirrors” (1985). The group regained widespread popularity after collaborating with Run–D.M.C. on a 1986 remake of “Walk This Way” and releasing the multi-platinum album “Permanent Vacation” (1987).
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