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. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" is a hit single by American rock band Aerosmith. It was taken from the Armageddon soundtrack and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 (a first for the band after 28 years together). The song stayed at number one for four weeks from September 5 to September 26, 1998, introducing Aerosmith to a new generation of fans. The song also stayed at #1 for several weeks in several other countries. The song rose steadily up the charts in the UK, peaking at.