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Aerosmith
Beginning
Aerosmith was founded in Boston in 1970. 1)
Before Forming Aerosmith We Know
Joe Perry, the lead guitarist for Aerosmith, and Tom Hamilton, the bassist for the band Jam Band, were already friends. They were joined by Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Ray Tabano (guitars), and Joey Kramer (drums) to complete the lineup (drums). 2)
Brad Whitford
Ray Tabano departed the band in 1971, and Brad Whitford joined. 3)
Debut Album
In 1973, Aerosmith released their debut album.4)
Current Lineup
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Steven Tyler, and Brad Whitford make up the current lineup. 5)
Best-selling American Rock Band
Aerosmith is the best-selling American rock band of all time, with over 150 million albums sold. 6)
Honkin' on Bobo
The band has released 14 studio albums to date, the most recent of which being Honkin' on Bobo (2004). Only one original Aerosmith song, The Grind, appears on Honkin' on Bobo, which is a cover album. 7)
Music Genres
Blues rock, hard rock, blues-based hard rock, and glam rock are among its musical styles. 8)
Influence
Aerosmith influenced several prominent hard rock bands, including Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue, and Metallica. 9)