When Amrageddon enjoyed its initial release, the song I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing became a massive hit that has only seen continued exploitation. Aerosmith, the rock band front manned by the now iconic Steven Tyler, was again the center of attention. An entirely new generation was introduced to the group who have garnered awards and sold millions all over the world with the release of the movie and its theme song. How quickly people forget, just how long Aerosmith has been around. It’s worth remembering that their start on the road to stardom began in the 70s with just eight songs, and that, should be appreciated.
Aerosmith debuted their self-titled album Aerosmith in 1973 and well, the rest is obviously history.
The birth of a vocal legend and a band that would stand the test of time, Aerosmith debuted their self-titled album Aerosmith in 1973 and well, the rest is obviously history. The band has enjoyed huge success since they’ve burst onto the music scene with world tours, collaborations, and many a multiplatinum record with their first few albums. Aerosmith was only the beginning, but with a listening time of just over half an hour, it was enough to keep the record labels interested enough to make them a household name for the decades that have since followed.
Of the eight songs on the record, the most timeless is obviously Dream On. Now there are no weak songs in the first outing. Yet somehow, this track still ends up on radio play after having been around for more than forty years. The song was a true introduction of Steven Tyler’s vocal ability and the band’s overall skill as musicians. The guitar melody that carries the song has become cemented into band fans’ minds forever, accompanied by the sound of Tyler wailing into the mic with his high raspy range that other singers have tried and failed to mimic. With the release of this album, the band proved a few things: first, no one can sing like Steven Tyler. His voice is pure rock, blues, and pop rolled into one. The sound of his vocals is distinct and recognizable, no one else sounding like him or even coming close. The band from the guitars to the bass, the harmonica, down to the drums are seasoned and professional. They have developed over time, but the originally formed band knew how to play their instruments well before they were able to make any money off of it; this much is easy to see in hearing the first record.
This band has maintained a consistent style, but a still evolving sound throughout the years. They epitomize ‘cool’ and define what it means to be true artists. Enough could not be said for this world renowned group. Frankly, it would take a hundred columns to even scratch the surface of how important they’ve been to music and will be after they’ve passed. Tyler and company have secured their legacy as all-time greats, and it all started with just eight songs that are still available to listen to now.
