About the Book
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 93. Chapters: Led Zeppelin, Cream, Danzig, ZZ Top, The Yardbirds, Aerosmith, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Black Crowes, AC/DC, MC5, Whitesnake, Blues Traveler, Them, Partibrejkers, Cold War Kids, Blind Faith, Clutch, Cinderella, Sir Lord Baltimore, Foghat, The Hamsters, The Derek Trucks Band, Climax Blues Band, The Quireboys, Ten Years After, Hot Water Music, The Misunderstood, Santana, Badlands, The Steepwater Band, Heartless Bastards, D em, Juicy Lucy, Elf, Winterville, North Mississippi Allstars, Steamhammer, Eric Clapton and the Powerhouse, Hindu Love Gods, Arc Angels, Firebird, Stray Dog, The Sleepers, Hampton Grease Band, Five Horse Johnson, Gus Lambros and Electric Mud, Remme Brothers Band. Excerpt: Aerosmith is an American 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. 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 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. 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, ...
