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Aerosmith was formed in 1970 at 1325 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. Five musicians from different backgrounds converged at this address to create the group that would become the most successful American hard rock band in history.
The original members were Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and Ray Tabano. The band played their first gig on the 6th of November 1970 at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts.
Internal conflict and substance abuse led to Joe Perry leaving the band in 1979 and Brad Whitford leaving in 1981. Joe Perry and Brad Whitford returned to Aerosmith in 1984 to reunite the classic lineup.
The song Walk This Way reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 after an unprecedented collaboration with the rap group Run, D.M.C. in 1986. This track effectively resurrected the band's career and introduced their music to a new generation.
Aerosmith released their first and only number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1998 with the song I Don't Want to Miss a Thing. The song stayed on top of the charts for four weeks and was written by Diane Warren for the film Armageddon.
Aerosmith retired from touring in 2024 after Steven Tyler suffered a vocal injury during the third date of their farewell tour in 2023. Tyler failed to recover from the injury, leading to the end of their era as a touring act.