Aerosmith is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. The original line-up consisted of lead vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton, and drummer Joey Kramer. Together, they have released 15 studio albums, four live albums, and numerous compilations.
Aerosmith's early music was heavily influenced by blues and hard rock, and they quickly established themselves as one of the leading bands in the genre with their 1973 debut album, "Aerosmith." They continued to release successful albums throughout the 1970s, including "Toys in the Attic" (1975) and "Rocks" (1976), which were certified diamond in the US.
In the 1980s, Aerosmith experienced a resurgence in popularity with the release of "Permanent Vacation" (1987) and "Pump" (1989). They also had several hit singles, including "Sweet Emotion," "Dream On," "Crazy," and "Cryin'."
In the 1990s and 2000s, the band continued to tour and release albums, but also dealt with various personal and legal issues. In 2001, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Aerosmith has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists in the world. They have also won four Grammy Awards and ten MTV Video Music Awards. The band is still active and touring to this day.
