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Aerosmith is going back on tour.
The iconic rock group — originally made up of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer — has been on the scene since 1970, linking up in Boston and going on to worldwide fame.
And though many of today’s fans know them thanks to Tyler’s own star power (or maybe the movie Armageddon), the band has been making major headlines since those early days.
Here, check out some incredible ’70s- and ’80s-era photos of Aerosmith in their early days.
Up in Arms
Fin Costello/Redferns
An undated photo taken backstage before a concert showed the guys of Aerosmith in all their rock star glory (the hair! the pants!).
In Black and White
Gems/Redferns
In this 1971 snap, the coolness carried by Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer was undeniable.
Close to You
Richard McCaffrey/ Michael Ochs Archive/ Getty
Steven Tyler had a moment with Joe Perry as the two performed with Aerosmith in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1973.
Special Delivery
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Aerosmith was in their element on stage in Burbank, California, in 1974.
Kicking Back
David Tan/Shinko Music/Getty
Joe Perry, Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer took a seat before a 1975 show in San Diego.
Center Stage
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage
Known for his iconic outfits (not to mention the hair, the voice, the lips …) Steven Tyler was the center of attention during an Aerosmith show in 1975.
Sing Thing
Ian Dickson/Redferns
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry shared the mic during a 1976 concert in London.
Worlds Away
Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty
In 1977, Brad Whitford, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, Tom Hamiton and Steven Tyler were welcomed to Tokyo.
Long Hair, Must Care
Ron Pownall/Getty
Lengthy locks were part of the uniform for Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford, pictured here in New York in 1977.
Magic Mic
Fin Costello/Redferns
Steven Tyler and Joe Perry weren’t going to miss a thing in this 1977 show.
Taking Flight
Ron Pownall/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Cool sunglasses were basically a must as Aerosmith got ready for takeoff in 1978.
Green Screen
Ross Marino/Getty
Joey Kramer, Brad Whitford, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton took an epic portrait backstage before a show in Clarkston, Michigan, in 1984.
Award Worthy
Kevin Winter/Getty
Aerosmith took the red carpet by storm at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards.
Hard Rockers
Larry Busacca/Getty
Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford were honored with their own “Aerosmith Day” at Boston’s Hard Rock Cafe in 1989.
Wild Child
Fin Costello/Redferns
Never change!
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