Aerosmith Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Aerosmith
From top left: Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry and Joey Kramer
Background information
Origin	Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres	Rock Hard rock Blues-rock Heavy metal
Years active	1970 - present
Labels	Geffen

Members	Steven Tyler Joe Perry Joey Kramer Tom Hamilton Brad Whitford

Aerosmith is a famous American rock band that started in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1970. The band has five main members: Steven Tyler (who sings and plays keyboards), Joe Perry (who plays guitar), Tom Hamilton (who plays bass guitar), Joey Kramer (who plays drums), and Brad Whitford (who also plays guitar).

Their music style is mostly blues-based hard rock. But they also mix in sounds from pop rock, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues. Many other rock artists have been inspired by Aerosmith's unique sound. People sometimes call them "the Bad Boys from Boston" or "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band."

The Start of Aerosmith
- How the Band Formed
- Early Success and Albums
Aerosmith's Big Hits
- Touring and Popular Songs
- Amazing Sales and Awards
Aerosmith's Legacy
- Hall of Fame and Special Honors
- Technology and Video Games
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The Start of Aerosmith

How the Band Formed

The band started when Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton, who were in a band called the Jam Band, met Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer, and another guitarist named Ray Tabano. Together, they decided to form Aerosmith.

In 1971, Ray Tabano left the band, and Brad Whitford joined as the new guitarist. After this change, the band began to become very popular in Boston.

Early Success and Albums

Aerosmith signed with Columbia Records in 1972. They quickly started releasing many successful albums that sold millions of copies. Their first album, called Aerosmith, came out in 1973.

This was followed by Get Your Wings in 1974. In 1975, they became even more famous with their album Toys in the Attic. Their next album, Rocks in 1976, made them true hard rock superstars. All five of their first albums have sold millions of copies.

Aerosmith's Big Hits

Touring and Popular Songs

Throughout the 1970s, Aerosmith traveled a lot and performed many concerts. They had many songs that became popular on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Their first song to reach the Top 40 was "Sweet Emotion."

They also had Top 10 hits like "Dream On" and "Walk This Way." By the end of the 1970s, Aerosmith was one of the most popular hard rock bands in the world. Their dedicated fans are often called the "Blue Army."

Amazing Sales and Awards

Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band ever! They have sold over 150 million records around the world. More than 70 million of these records were sold in the United States alone.

They hold the record for the most certified albums by an American band. This includes 25 gold albums, 18 platinum albums, and 12 multi-platinum albums.

The band has had 21 songs in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They also had nine songs reach number one on the Mainstream Rock chart. Aerosmith has won many awards, including four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, and ten MTV Video Music Awards.

Aerosmith's Legacy

Hall of Fame and Special Honors

Aerosmith was welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. This is a very special honor for musicians. In 2013, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, who write most of the band's songs, were added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

In 2019, Aerosmith received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band was also honored as MusiCares Person of the Year in 2020 for their charitable work.

Technology and Video Games

Aerosmith has also made history in technology and video games. In 1994, they released their song "Head First" on an online service called CompuServe. This was one of the first full commercial songs ever available online.

In 2008, Aerosmith became the first band to have an entire Guitar Hero video game based on them. The game was called Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. It became the best-selling band-focused video game across both the Guitar Hero and Rock Band game series.

Images for kids

Aerosmith debuting their guitar hero add on
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry performing live in concert
Aerosmith appear in a "Wayne's World" sketch on Saturday Night Live in 1990.
Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry of Aerosmith performing at the NFL Kickoff in Washington, D.C., on September 4, 2003
Aerosmith performing in Arnhem, Netherlands, on June 23, 2010
Steven Tyler and Joey Kramer playing drums together at an Aerosmith concert in Chicago, Illinois, on June 22, 2012
Aerosmith performing on the Blue Army Tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on August 4, 2015
Slash performing with Aerosmith in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on July 16, 2014