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Before Aerosmith was formed, Tyler wrote what would become one of Aerosmith's signature songs, " Dream On ".

In 1969, Tyler attended a local rock show in Sunapee, New Hampshire where he first saw future bandmates Joe Perry ( guitars ) and Tom Hamilton ( Bass ), who at the time were playing in a band called the Jam Band.

Tyler later stated he was struck by their raw power and attitude.

Around 1970, Tyler, Perry and Hamilton decided to form a band.

However, Tyler, who had typically performed drums in many of his previous bands, insisted that he be the frontman and lead singer, Joey Kramer, a friend of Tyler's from New York, was recruited to play drums.

They also added Tyler's boyhood friend Ray Tabano as a second guitarist.

The band moved to Boston and shared a small apartment on Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton.

Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford in 1971.