hair story
Aerosmith is one of the most successful and influential American rock bands of all time, earning the nickname “The Bad Boys from Boston” thanks to their blues-inspired hard rock, rebellious attitude, and larger-than-life performances. The band began forming in 1970 around vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, and bassist Tom Hamilton, after their musical paths crossed in New Hampshire and Boston. Drummer Joey Kramer joined the lineup, and guitarist Brad Whitford replaced original member Ray Tabano in 1971, establishing the classic Aerosmith lineup. After signing with Columbia Records, the band released its self-titled debut album in 1973, which featured “Dream On,” a song that would eventually become one of their signature power ballads. Aerosmith reached new heights with Toys in the Attic (1975) and Rocks (1976), two landmark hard rock albums featuring classics such as “Sweet Emotion,” “Walk This Way,” and “Back in the Saddle.” Although personal struggles and internal conflicts disrupted their success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the band staged an extraordinary comeback, becoming one of rock’s biggest acts once again.
Aerosmith enjoyed another commercial peak in the late 1980s and 1990s with albums such as Permanent Vacation (1987), Pump (1989), and Get a Grip (1993). These releases produced some of their biggest hits, including “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Angel,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “Cryin’,” “Crazy,” and “Amazing.” Their 1998 single “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” recorded for the film Armageddon, became their first song to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and continued recording and performing for decades. Steven Tyler remains the unmistakable frontman, known for his powerful vocals and energetic stage presence; Joe Perry is the signature lead guitarist and a key songwriter; Brad Whitford provides the band’s other distinctive guitar work; Tom Hamilton anchors the group on bass; and Joey Kramer was the longtime drummer, although he stepped away from touring in the band’s later years. Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring in August 2024 after Tyler suffered a serious vocal injury, saying he could not fully recover his previous vocal ability. However, the band has remained connected through music and special projects. As of October 2026, Aerosmith have announced special “Aerosmith & Friends” concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1, marking a rare return to live performance rather than a return to regular touring.
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hair band members
Steven Tyler, lead vocals
Joe Perry, lead guitar/vocals
Brad Whitford, bass
Tom Hamilton, guitar/keyboards
Joey Kramer, drums
classic albums & top 40 songs
Aerosmith (1973)
Dream On #6
Get Your Wings (1974)
Toys in the Attic (1975)
Sweet Emotion #36, Walk This Way #10
Rocks (1976)
Last Child #21, Back in the Saddle #38
Draw the Line (1977)
Live! Bootleg (1978)
[Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band soundtrack] (1978)
Come Together #23
Night in the Ruts (1979)
Greatest Hits (1980)
Rock in a Hard Place (1982)
Done with Mirrors (1985)
Classics Live! (1986)
Classics Live! II (1987)
Gems (1988)
Pandora’s Box (1991)
hair albums & top 40 songs
Permanent Vacation (1987)
Dude (Looks Like a Lady) #14, Angel #3, Rag Doll #17
Pump (1989)
Love in an Elevator #5, Janie’s Got a Gun #4, What It Takes #9, The Other Side #22
Get a Grip (1993)
Livin’ on the Edge #18, Cryin’ #12, Amazing #24, Crazy #17
Big Ones (Geffen Greatest Hits) (1994)
post-hair albums
Box of Fire (1994)
Nine Lives (1997)
Falling in Love (Is Hard on the Knees) #35, Pink #27
A Little South of Sanity (1998)
[Armageddon Soundtrack] (1998)
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing #1
Just Push Play (2001)
Jaded #7
Young Lust: The Aerosmith Anthology (2001)
O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits (2002)
Honkin’ on Bobo (2004)
Rockin’ the Joint (2005)
Devil’s Got a New Disguise (2006)
Tough Love: Best of the Ballads (2011)
Music from Another Dimension! (2012)
1971: The Road Starts Hear (2021)
Greatest Hits (2023)
live shows
Live in Houston, Texas 1988
Live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1990