Aerosmith

Aerosmith is a long-running hard rock band, originally forming in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1970s , and enjoying a later resurgence in popularity in the late 1980s and mid- 1990s .

The original lineup included Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (guitar) and Tom Hamilton (bass guitar), soon adding Ray Tabano as a second guitarist, then replacing him with Brad Whitford (formerly of Earth Inc. ). Tyler, who was originally a drummer and singer, became a full-time vocalist when drummer Joey Kramer joined. After some local success doing live shows, Aerosmith signed with Columbia Records in 1972 and issued a debut album, Aerosmith that included a minor hit single, "Dream On". After constant touring, the band released Get Your Wings (1974 ), which did quite well on the charts.