Aerosmith

Aerosmith, often dubbed "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band," was formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. The band was founded by vocalist Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry, bassist Tom Hamilton, guitarist Ray Tabano (later replaced by Brad Whitford), and drummer Joey Kramer. They rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit albums, including "Toys in the Attic" (1975) and "Rocks" (1976), which featured classics like "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way." Known for their blues-based hard rock, Aerosmith's music is characterized by Tyler's distinctive voice and Perry's guitar riffs. Despite facing challenges, including substance abuse issues that led to a temporary decline in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the band made a remarkable comeback in the mid-1980s. Their collaboration with Run-D.M.C. on a revamped version of "Walk This Way" in 1986 helped bridge the gap between rock and hip-hop, introducing them to a new generation. Aerosmith continued to achieve commercial success with albums like "Permanent Vacation" (1987) and "Pump" (1989). With over 150 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the best-selling music artists of all time and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.