Aerosmith is an American
hard rock band, sometimes referred to as "
The Bad Boys from Boston" and "
America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in
blues-based hard rock,
has come to also incorporate elements of pop,
heavy metal,
and
rhythm and blues,
and has inspired many subsequent rock artists.
The band was formed in
Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Guitarist
Joe Perry and bassist
Tom Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with singer
Steven Tyler, drummer
Joey Kramer, and guitarist
Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by
Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston.