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Aerosmith is an American hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their unique style, rooted in blues-based hard rock, has also come to incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, glam, and R&B, which has inspired legions of rock artists that came after them. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer Steven Tyler, drummer Joey Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. By 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston.
They were signed to Columbia Records in 1972 and released a string of multi-platinum albums, beginning with their 1973 eponymous debut album. In 1975, the band broke into the mainstream with the album Toys in the Attic, and their 1976 follow-up Rocks cemented their status as hard rock superstars. By the end of the 1970s, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and developed a loyal following of fans, often referred to as the "Blue Army". However, drug addiction and internal conflict took its toll on the band, which resulted in the departures of Perry and Whitford, in 1979 and 1981 respectively. They were replaced by Jimmy Crespo and Rick Dufay. The band did not fare well between 1980 and 1984, releasing a lone album, Rock in a Hard Place, which only went gold, failing to match the successes of their previous efforts.
Although Perry and Whitford returned in 1984 and the band signed a new deal with Geffen Records, it wasn't until the band sobered up and released 1987's Permanent Vacation that they regained the level of popularity they had experienced in the 1970s. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, the band scored several hits and won numerous awards for music from the multi-platinum albums Pump (1989), Get a Grip (1993), and Nine Lives (1997). Their comeback has been described as one of the most remarkable and spectacular in rock 'n' roll history. After 38 years of performing, the band continues to tour and record music.
Aerosmith is the bestselling American hard rock band of all time, having sold 150 million albums worldwide, including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone. They also hold the record for the most gold and multi-platinum albums by an American group. The band has scored 21 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, nine #1 Mainstream Rock hits, four Grammy Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and in 2005 they were ranked #57 in Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
"Walk This Way" is a song by American hard rock group Aerosmith. It was written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. It was originally released as the second single from their 1975 album Toys in the Attic. It peaked at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1977, part of a string of successful hit singles for the band in the 1970s.
Steven Tyler performing with Aerosmith at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on September 4, 2003.
- ...that the Rolling Stone Magazine ranked Aerosmith #57 on their list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time?
- ...that Aerosmith, who have been performing as the original lineup for the past 23 years, have sold 150 million albums worldwide, 66.5 million albums in the United States alone?
- "It's easy to do something different, the challenge is to stay in your own space, and keep it good. That's the hard part."
- "Things were getting more like Sid and Nancy than Spinal Tap. It wasn't funny anymore."
- — Quotes by Brad Whitford
- November 3, 2008: Aerosmith's Joe Perry Gets Behind John McCain. (Read more)
- November 3, 2008: Aerosmith Guitarist Confirms Report Of Steven Tyler / Led Zeppelin Jam Session. (Read more)
- November 3, 2008: Aerosmith itching to finish new album. (Read more)
- October 21, 2008: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith for PC and Mac Ships to Retail Stores Nationwide. (Read more)
- September 12, 2008: Chart Toppers: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Makes Activision's Dreams Come True. (Read more)
- August 21, 2008: Aerosmith to begin new album this fall. (Read more)
- August 6, 2008: HarperCollins lands Steven Tyler's memoir. (Read more)
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