Nine Lives was released in 1997, to mixed reviews. In 1994, Geffen released a compilation entitled Big Ones. The band's videos from this era all featured Alicia Silverstone, later to become a well-known actress, but known, at the time, as The Aerosmith Chick. In 1993, Aerosmith released Get A Grip, their first album to debut at number one. The next year, Aerosmith recorded a session for MTV Unplugged. Pump (1989) spawned hits such as 'Love In An Elevator' and 'Janie's Got A Gun'. The success of the next album improved on it predecessor. Aerosmith toured with Guns N' Roses to promote the album. It was this album that launched perhaps the most infamous Aerosmith song, 'Dude (Looks Like A Lady)'. The album was an instant success and has sold over 5 million copies in the USA alone. In 1987, Aerosmith released Pretty Vacation. version of 'Walk this Way.' The track is cited with introducing Aerosmith to a younger audience. The next year, Joe Perry and Steve Tyler appeared on the Run D.M.C. The reformed group embarked on the live tour that resulted in the Classic Live II LP.ġ985 saw the release of Done with Mirrors, Aerosmith's first release for Geffen Records. In 1984, both Whitford and Perry re-joined the Aerosmith ranks. The band's seventh studio album, Rock In A Hard Place was released in 1982, a year after the departure of Brad Whitford.
Later that year, the band released their Greatest Hits album, which is still their best selling album in the USA. The band's position at the height of public adoration began to wane and in 1980, Tyler collapsed on stage. Shortly after recording the album, Joe Perry's departure from the band was made public. Steve Tyler and Joe Perry earned the nickname 'The Toxic Twins', on account of their drug abuse, both on and off stage.Īerosmith's sixth studio album, Night in the Ruts, was released in 1979. It turned out to be their last Top 40 hit for almost 10 years. Aerosmith's cover of The Beatles 'Come Together' was featured in the screen version of Sgt. The rest of the album, though, did not fare so well. The title track from Aerosmith's next album, Draw the Line (1977) was a hit for the band. Rocks went on to sell over four million copies worldwide. The album quickly achieved platinum status and the album's highlights include the radio-friendly hits 'Back In the Saddle' and 'Last Child'. The single 'Sweet Emotion' became Aerosmith's first Top 40 hit and was followed-up by 'Dream On' and 'Walk This Way, which reached the Top 10 in 1977.Īerosmith released their next album, Rocks, in 1976. In 1975, Aerosmith released Toys in the Attic, the album that truly propelled them to stardom. The album has sold over three million copies. Since its release, the album has gone on to sell over two million copies.Īerosmith's second album, Get Your Wings, was released in 1974 and spawned tracks such as 'Same Old Song and Dance' and 'Lord of the Thighs'. The highest charting single from the album was 'Dream On'. The band's debut, eponymous album, reached 166 in the charts. They also signed a management deal with David Krebs and Steve Leber, who invited the president of Columbia Records to watch Aerosmith at Max's Kansas City in New York. Success: In 1971, Aerosmith began gigging and signed to the Ed Malhoit Agency. In 1971, however, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford.
Ray Tabano was added to the original line-up, to play rhythm guitar. They met up with Tyler and Aerosmith was born. Kramer was from New York and had previously shown an interest in forming a band with Tyler. Perry and Hamilton moved to Boston, Massachusetts later that year, where they met Joey Kramer. The Early Years: In 1969, Steven Tyler met Joe Perry, who was playing in a band alongside Tom Hamilton. Aerosmith have continued to record and perform, well over 35 years since their inception. The band broke into the public's consciousness with the release of their album Toys in the Attic. Aerosmith is an American heavy rock band.