Aerosmith was formed in 1970, when
vocalist Steven Tyler met guitarist Joe Perry while
working at an ice cream parlor. Bassist Tom Hamilton
and guitarist Ray Tabano, joined the group, but Ray
was replaced by Brad Whitford and they added drummer
Joey Kramer.
In 1972 they landed a record contract with Columbia
Records. As a result, Aerosmith's self-titled debut
album was released in the fall of 1973.
Areosmith spent time touring the U.S. and working on
their secound album Get Your Wings, it spent a total
of 86 weeks on the charts.
