Aerosmith: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/aerosmith/bio/

Official Site: http://aerosmith.com/#3

Aerosmith is a contender for greatest American rock band of all time. They have incorporated blues, hard rock, and pop to create a unique sound that has since been copied ad nausea by other acts.

Steven Tyler formed a band in 1964 while Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton formed their own band. The pair moved to Boston, met Joey Kramer and Tyler and formed what became Aerosmith. Brad Whitford joined in 1971 completing the classic lineup.

Mama Kin (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_A4JXV8puo

Groundbreaking, considered the first power ballad,

Dream On (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd6F8XKZ-WM

Same Old Song and Dance (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzdWPwVTWsI

Train Kept-A-Rollin’ (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXI2BPRzaA

Sweet Emotion (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cJgPXU-ik

Walk This Way (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6HDsPzdHC0

Toys in the Attic (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9suQV31jTI

Back in the Saddle (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj3p59T69hA

Chip Away the Stone (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X9UZhr5Lwc

Drugs and infighting led Perry and Whitford to leave the band in 1979. Aerosmith entered a lost period.

Lightning Strikes (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-TSvxZ40RQ

Perry and Whitford eventually rejoined the band. However, it looked like Aerosmith’s best days were behind them.

Until Run DMC…

Walk This Way (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk

Rehabbed and reinvigorated, Aerosmith returned triumphant.

Dude Looks Like a Lady (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE

Angel (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTOGVb_cQg

Rag Doll (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRJ81hTFG0

Janie’s Got A Gun (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A

Love in an Elevator (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8

What It Takes (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSnuQcFgvDo

The LA Riots inspired…

Livin’ On the Edge (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nqcL0mjMjw

Alicia Silverstone’s video appearances became iconic.

Cryin’ (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNmyxV2Ncw

Amazing (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSmOvYzSeaQ

Crazy (1994):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMNgbISmF4I

From Armageddon:

I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY

Their last major radio hit…with Mila Kunis

Jaded (2001): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705LEH3j2g0Since 2001, they have released albums, Steven Tyler became an American Idol Judge, and rumors of drug abuse filled the rock rumor mill.

Can’t Stop Lovin’ You w/Carrie Underwood (2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrYbh9g3Pw0

Bruce Springsteen: Human Touch (1992)

Bruce Springsteen fired the E Street Band after Tunnel of Love and went solo. Afterward, he released two solo albums that proved different than his earlier work. Human Touch and Lucky Days represented a man more content with himself and the world. The lead single, "Human Touch", features American Idol's Randy Jackson on bass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cNRQo1m3A

Aerosmith: Jaded (2000)

Although released in December 2000, this song reminds me of spring as it was on the radio constantly was the weather warmed. Sony told Aerosmith that if they did not release "Jaded" as a single, they would be dropped from the label. The note continues to provide inspiration to lead singer Steven Tyler. That is when Tyler is not hosting karaoke contests...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705LEH3j2g0