Aerosmith band members

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The following is a complete chronology of the various line-ups of Aerosmith, from the group's inception in 1970 until the present, including all former and current band members, as well as listings of substitute and touring musicians.

[edit] Line-ups

(October 1970-1971)
(1971-July 1979)
  • Steven Tyler - lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion
  • Joe Perry - guitar, vocals
  • Brad Whitford - guitar
  • Tom Hamilton - bass
  • Joey Kramer - drums, percussion, backing vocals
(July 1979-Summer 1981)
  • Steven Tyler - lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion
  • Jimmy Crespo - guitar
  • Brad Whitford - guitar
  • Tom Hamilton - bass
  • Joey Kramer - drums, backing vocals
(December 1981-April 1984)
  • Steven Tyler - lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion
  • Jimmy Crespo - lead guitar
  • Rick Dufay - rhythm guitar
  • Tom Hamilton - bass
  • Joey Kramer - drums, backing vocals
(April 1984-present)
  • Steven Tyler - lead vocals, harmonica, keyboards, percussion
  • Joe Perry - guitar, vocals
  • Brad Whitford - guitar
  • Tom Hamilton - bass, backing vocals
  • Joey Kramer - drums, percussion, backing vocals

[edit] Substitute musicians

  • David Hull - bass, backing vocals (September 5, 2006-November 29, 2006)
    • Substituted for Tom Hamilton, who was recovering from throat cancer
  • Jesse (Jessey) Sky Kramer - drums, percussion (2002, 2005)
    • Periodically substituted for his father, Joey Kramer, who was recovering from shoulder injuries
  • Steve Ferrone - drums, percussion (August 1996-September 1996)
    • Substituted for Joey Kramer during pre-production for the Nine Lives album, as Kramer was ill and grieving the loss of his father
  • David Minehan - guitar (May 1994)
    • Substituted for Brad Whitford, who was grieving the loss of a family member
  • Richard Supa - guitar (July 1979)
    • Substituted for Joe Perry, who departed Aerosmith mid-tour
  • Danny Johnson - guitar (July 1979)
    • Substituted for Joe Perry, who departed Aerosmith mid-tour
  • Michael Schenker - guitar (July 1979)
    • Substituted for Joe Perry, who departed Aerosmith mid-tour

[edit] Touring musicians

  • Russ Irwin - keyboards (1997-present)
  • Thom Gimbel - keyboards, percussion (1987-1994)
  • Bobby Mayo - keyboards (1983)