Aerosmith

AEROSMITH. American hardrock group first formed in 1970 , sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys From Boston" and known as "Americas Greatest Rock And Roll Band". They were signed to Columbia Records in 1972 and released a string of multi-platinum albums including "Get Your Wings" 1974 / "Toys In The Attic" 1975 and "Rocks" 1976. By the end of the decade they were among the most popular hard rock bands in the world and had developed a loyal following of fans, often referred to as the "Blue Army". However drug , alcohol addiction and internal conflict took their toll on the band which resulted in several member splits and poor sales in the early 1980s.  It was not until the band sobered up and released 1987's "Permanent Vacation" that they regained the level of popularity they had experienced in the 1970s. Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, the band scored several hits and won numerous awards for music from the multi-platinum albums Pump (1989), Get A Grip (1993), and Nine Lives (1997). Their comeback has been described as one of the most remarkable and spectacular in rock 'n' roll history. After 41 years of performing, the band continues to tour and record music. They are the best-selling American rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone. They also hold the record for the most gold and multi-platinum albums by an American group.