Aerosmith broke in the early 70s. Their sound was classic blues rock based and from the time of their debut they pumped out a string of multi-platinum albums. They lived up to their bad boy rock star image and fell into addiction. The band nearly disintegrated.
Then Run DMC came calling. The rap group’s cover of “Walk This Way,” with Steven Tyler doing backups and Joe Perry on guitar, re energized the band. In 1987, the comeback began with “Permanent Vacation.” They continued to release hits into the early 90s culminating with 1993’s “Get A Grip.”
Aerosmith continued to release rock albums but included the perfunctory radio friendly ballad. The best example of an Aeroballad is “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” That was their only #1. Recently, they have had some health issues, but continue to record. In 2008, Rock Band Aerosmith was released.
Rock n Roll Moment: Love In An Elevator is based on a real event starring Steven Tyler.
Essential Aerosmith:
Aerosmith (1973)
Get Your Wings (1974)
Toys in the Attic (1975)
Permanent Vacation (1987)
Pump (1989)
Get A Grip (1993)
Aerosmith’s Top 10:
Sweet Emotion
Dream On
Walk This Way
Back In The Saddle
Rag Doll
Love In An Elevator
Toys in the Attic
Cryin’
Mama Kin
Seasons of Wither
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