They were replaced by Jimmy Crespo and Rick Dufay. However, drug addiction and internal conflict took their toll on the band, which resulted in the departures of Perry and Whitford, in 19 respectively. By the end of the 1970s, they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and developed a loyal following of fans, often referred to as the 'Blue Army'. In 1975, the band broke into the mainstream with the album Toys in the Attic, and their 1976 follow-up Rocks cemented their status as hard rock superstars. They were signed to Columbia Records in 1972, and released a string of multi-platinum albums, beginning with their 1973 eponymous debut album, followed by their 1974 album Get Your Wings. In 1971, Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford, and the band began developing a following in Boston. 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. The band was formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. 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 album has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA.Īerosmith is an American hard rock band. Three singles were released from the album, but none of them made the pop charts.

The album is the first to feature production from Jack Douglas, who would go on to produce the band's next four albums. Get Your Wings is the second studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released March 1, 1974.

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