Steven Tyler

Under the direction of Frank Connelly, their first manager, they spent some time playing Boston's clubs. The group then began working with Steve Leber (New York) and David Krebs (New York). They signed a record deal in 1972 and released their debut album, titled "Eponymous," in 1973. The album was followed in 1973 by Get Your Wings. Toys in the Attic. Rocks. and Draw the Line. These albums helped Aerosmith achieve international fame. These albums are the origin of famous hits such as "Dream On", Walk This Way and "Sweet Emotion". Aerosmith's first five albums had multi-platinum status. Toys in the Attic and Rocks were also multi-platinum. However, as the decade progressed the hectic lifestyle of touring, recording, sharing a home, and consuming drugs started to take its toll on the band. Tyler and Perry were sometimes referred to as the Toxic Twins, for their legendary intake of stimulants and heroin. Aerosmith Behind the Music contains several videos that illustrate their bond. Tyler was more committed to Aerosmith and resent Perry for his passive attitude. Perry, on the other hand, was envious of Tyler's preference for women in his life. The tense dynamic between Tyler, Perry, and their once-friendly girlfriends was a leading factor in the gradual decay of Aerosmith around 1980.