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In New Hampshire, Steve Tyler created a band called “The Strangeurs” in 1964, which evolved in to “Chain Reaction.” While this was on going, Perry and Hamilton moved to Boston, Massachusetts in September after forming the “Jam band” and were later joined by Joey Kramer. Coincidentally in 1970, Chain Reaction and Jam Band performed at the same gig, and in October the two bands joined forces leading to many stoned-out afternoons, the bands were joined by Rhythm guitarist Ray Tabano and Aerosmith was born.
Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts was Aerosmith’s first gig in 1970. Then in 1971, Brad Whitford replaced Tabano, and the next year, the band had a management deal with David Krebs and Steve Leber, who invited President Clive Davis of Columbia Records to see the band at Max’s Kansas City. By mid-1972, Aerosmith signed with Columbia and had their self-titled rock-blues debut album in January 1973. The album reached gold and was eventually achieved double platinum certification
Aerosmith’s second album “Get Your Wings,” produced by Jack Douglas was released in 1974 and sold three million copies. Their next album was “Toys in the Attic,” which was a success in its released in 1975, followed by the re-release of the singles “Dream On” and in 1976 the re-released of “Walk this Way.”
“Big Ten Inch Record” and “Toys in the Attic” were successful concert staples, and the latter sold eight million copies in the USA. To provide support for the Toys in the Attic, Aerosmith went on a tour and created “The Wherehouse” as their home base in Waltham, Massachusetts.
In 1976 Aerosmith released their next album “Rocks” which was certified Platinum. The album sold four million copies, and “Toys in the Attic” and “Rocks” appeared on the list Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All time. Following the release of “Rocks,” Aerosmith toured heavily, performing in large stadiums and rock festivals.
Aerosmith’s 1977 album “Draw the Line” sold two million copies, but abuse of drugs and heavy touring was starting to affect their performance. In the late 1970s, they acted in a version of the movie “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” Then in 1978 the double album Live! Bootleg was released with the stand-alone single Chip Away the Stone. By this time, front man/lead singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry were known as the “Toxic Twins” for the near legendary drug use and abuse on and off the stage.
Joe Perry left Aerosmith in the middle of the 1979’s “Night in the Ruts” recording. He then created the Joe Perry Project and was replaced by Richard Supa, and then with Jimmy Crespo. Aerosmith supported the album by touring, and it eventually went Platinum.
In 1980, the Greatest Hits album was released, earning a sale of eleven million copies. Tyler had a motorcycle accident which unable him to tour or record, followed by the departure of Brad Whitford in 1981, who was replaced by Rick Dufay. Then in 1982, the band recorded “Rock in a Hard Place” which was their seventh album but it reached only gold status. Aerosmith’s homecoming show in Worcester, Massachusetts was a tour in support for the new album.
Perry and Whitford on February 14, 1984 saw their previous band at Boston’s Orpheum Theater and the Aerosmith’s original band was reunited.
The “Back In The Saddle Tour” of 1984 led to the creation of the live album “Classics Live II.” The band signed to Geffen Records, but Columbia still released the Classics Live I and II and the “Gems” collection. Then in 1985 the album “Done with Mirrors” was released and went gold. Until 1986, the band toured to support the album while undergoing drug rehabilitation program to get clean.
In September 1987 the album “Permanent Vacation” was released, selling five million copies in the USA, and Aerosmith went on tour with Guns N’ Roses. A year later in September 1989 the band released the album “Pump,” selling seven million copies and received a four-star-rating from major music magazines. Aerosmith won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. The Making of Pump was re-released as a DVD, and music videos for the singles are found in the “Things That Go Pump in the Night” which was certified Platinum.
The twelve-month “Pump Tour” supported the album, and on February 21, 1990 Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live. The following August 11 they performed on MTV’s Unplugged aired, and in October, the tour ended, shortly before Aerosmith was inducted to the Hollywood Rock Walk in 1990.
In November 1991, Aerosmith appeared on the episode “Flaming Moe’s” of The Simpsons and the “Pandora’s Box” box set was released. In 1991 also, Aerosmith signed a $30 million contract with Columbia Records/Sony Music and their first album release, “Get A Grip” in 1993 won two Grammy Awards. Aerosmith went on an 18-month world tour to promote the album and opened their club: “The Mama Kin Music Hall” in 1994 in Boston, MA followed by “Big Ones,” a compilation for Geffen Records.
In March 1997, album Nine Lives was released under the new producer Kevin Shirley. The album was certified double Platinum in the U.S., with a two-year-long Nine Lives Tour. Later in 1998, Aerosmith released the single “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” which became the title soundtrack for the 1999 film “Armageddon,” starring Liv Tyler, daughter of the Aerosmith front man. In 1999, the song received a nomination for an Academy Award. The double-live album “A Little South of Sanity” was also released in 1998 and certified Platinum. Aerosmith resumed their world tour, which seemed never ending well in to 1999.
Disney Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World featured Aerosmith in 1999’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, and was again featured later in 2001. Then Tyler, Perry and Kid Rock performed at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was the precursor to the “Girls of Summer Tour.” Aerosmith later toured Japan in 2000 and in the fall, worked on their next album, which was released in March 2001. “Just Push Play” went platinum shortly after its release and the band were inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2002 the tour ended, and recorded the segments for the “Behind The Music” special on VH1. In July the band released “O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits” compilation that went double Platinum before kicking off their “Girls of Summer Tour” with Kid Rock and Run-D.M.C. And Aerosmith received an mtvICON award in 2002. Later in 2003, the band co-headlined with KISS on the “Rocksimus Maximus” Tour.
In 2004, the blues album “Honkin’ on Bobo” was released, followed by a DVD “You Gotta Move” in December. In the following year in October 2005, “Rockin’ the Joint” CD/DVD was released, and the “Rockin’ the Joint” Tour, alongside Lenny Kravitz kicked off on October 30
On September 5, 2006, Aerosmith embarked on the “Route of All Evil Tour” with Motley Crue in Columbus, Ohio and ended on December 17. Then the “Devil’s Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith” was released on October 17, 2006. In 2007, Aerosmith went on a new World Tour. On June 29, 2008 the video game Guitar Hero: Aerosmith was released. Then on September 4, 2008 Tyler announced that the band will enter the studio to complete their 15th studio album at the end of September 2008. In June 2009, a new U.S. tour was planned for the 15th album, preceded by a February concert in Venezuela. However, the gig was cancelled when Perry was injured. In addition, in mid-February, Brendan O’ Brien was said to produced the bands next and final album with Sony.
The Aerosmith/ZZ Top Tour’s first release dates was on April 8, 2009 and would run from June to September 2009 featuring North America. Unfortunately, the tour would be rocked by injuries to the band: Whitford had head surgery and missed the first seven concerts. Tyler fell of the stage and suffered leg injuries, Hamilton left the group to recover from non-invasive surgery. On August 5, Tyler fell from the stage, and then on August 14, 2009, the band cancelled their tour.
During the disastrous tour, Perry completed his fifth solo album “Have Guitar, Will Travel” and was released on October 6. In addition, drummer Kramer released his “Hit Hard” autobiography. Then at the end of 2009 Tyler pursued solo project including his autobiography “Does the Noises in My Head Bother You?” while Perry toured The USA, and Japan and UK in early 2010.
On November 10, 2009, Tyler joined The Joe Perry Project at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza and assured the public that he is not leaving Aerosmith. However, due to Tyler’s leg surgery, Perry confirmed on January 20, 2010 that they will audition for a new singer to replace Tyler. This was immediately met with the threat of legal action from Tyler if the band did not stop its recruiting.
On February 15, 2010, Aerosmith was announced to headline the Download Festival at Donington Park, England in June, with Tyler as front man, according to promoter Andy Coping.
In August 2010 they set off on the “Cocked, Locked and Ready to Rock Tour and almost a year later in March 2011, Aerosmith released “Tough Love: Best Of The Ballads.” Tensions in the band reached new heights after Tyler signed as a judge on “American Idol” but remains committed to finishing their long delayed album that will most likely be recorded in Los Angeles. Despite all the obstacles, problems and issues, Aerosmith remains one of the rock solid bands in this world.
