#music, Great American Bands, ch. 15: Aerosmith

Definitely a kick-arse band for sure. Always loved these lads and during the nineties they really took on a certain power. Now I hear they are retiring… They were formed in 1970 in Boston. They were Steven Tyler, vocals, Joe Perry on the guitar, Tom Hamilton on the bass, Joey Kramer on drums and Brad Whitford also on guitars. Their album Get a Grip from 1993 is one of my favourites from the group. Aerosmith is one of the highest selling bands of all times. They are the US group with the most number of gold and platinum records. They have had 12 number one hits, four Grammy awards, 10 MTV Music Video Awards. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and they rank number 57 on the list of the best 100 artists of all times according to Rolling Stone magazine. So they are retiring now, good job lads and best of luck on your retirement.

Here is one of my faves from Aerosmith, «Cryin’» written by Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Taylor Rhodes, from the 1993 album Get a Grip.

CHEERS