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Aerosmith was founded in Boston in 1970. 1)
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)
Ray Tabano departed the band in 1971, and Brad Whitford joined. 3)
In 1973, Aerosmith released their debut album.4)
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Steven Tyler, and Brad Whitford make up the current lineup. 5)
Aerosmith is the best-selling American rock band of all time, with over 150 million albums sold. 6)