Aerosmith is an American hard rock band; sometimes referred to as -The Bad Boys from Boston- and -America-s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.- Their unique style; rooted in blues-based hard rock; has also come to incorporate elements of pop; heavy metal; glam; and R&B; which has inspired legions of rock artists that came after them.The band was formed in Boston; Massachusetts in 1970. gtrist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton; originally in a band together called the Jam Band; met up with singer Steven Tyler; drummer Joey Kramer; and gtrist Ray Tabano; and formed Aerosmith. By 1971; Tabano was replaced by Brad Whitford; and the band began developing a following in Boston. "Angel" is a song performed by American hard rock band Aerosmith. It was written by lead singer Steven Tyler and professional songwriting collaborator Desmond Child. It was released in 1988 as the second single from the band's massively successful 1987 album Permanent Vacation. It quickly climbed to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, the second highest chart performance for any Aerosmith single.Aerosmith is an American hard rock band; sometimes referred to as -The Bad Boys from Boston- and.