List of Aerosmith band members

The following is a complete chronology of the various line-ups of Aerosmith from the group's inception in 1970 until the present, including all former and current band members as well as listings of substitute and touring musicians.

Current members

Steven Tyler

Active: October 1970–present

Regular instruments: lead vocals, harmonica

Occasional instruments: piano, acoustic guitar, keyboards, mandolin, percussion, organ, guitar, drums, congas, backup drums, maracas, flute

Release contributions: all Aerosmith releases

Tom Hamilton

Active: October 1970–present

Regular instruments: bass

Occasional instruments: backing vocals, lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard

Release contributions: all Aerosmith releases

Joey Kramer

Active: October 1970–present

Regular instruments: drums

Occasional instruments: percussion, backing vocals

Release contributions: all Aerosmith releases

Joe Perry

Active: October 1970–July 1979, April 1984–present

Regular instruments: lead guitar, backing vocals

Occasional instruments: slide guitar, lead vocals, co-lead vocals, talkbox, percussion, bass, six-string bass, lap steel guitar, pedal steel guitar, baritone guitar, synthesizer, rhythm guitar

Release contributions: all Aerosmith releases from Aerosmith (1973) to Night in the Ruts (1979) and Done with Mirrors (1985) to present

Brad Whitford

Active: April 1971–July 1981, April 1984–present

Instruments: rhythm guitar

Occasional instruments: lead guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals

Release contributions: all Aerosmith releases from Aerosmith (1973) to Night in the Ruts (1979), Rock in a Hard Place (1982) – "Lightning Strikes" only – and Done with Mirrors (1985) to present

Former members

Ray Tabano

Active: October 1970–April 1971

Instruments: rhythm guitar

Release contributions: none

Jimmy Crespo

Active: July 1979–April 1984

Instruments: lead guitar, backing vocals

Release contributions: Night in The Ruts (1979) – "Three Mile Smile" only – and Rock in a Hard Place (1982)

Rick Dufay

Active: December 1981–April 1984

Instruments: rhythm guitar

Release contributions: Rock in a Hard Place (1982) and Music From Another Dimension! (2012) – "Shakey Ground" only

Timeline

Line-ups

Substitute musicians

• Brian Tichy - drums, percussion (2013)
• Bobby Schneck - rhythm guitar (June 10, 2009 - July 5, 2009, September 2013)
  • Substituted for Brad, who was recovering from head surgery.
• David Hull - bass, backing vocals (September 5, 2006 - November 29, 2006; July 15, 2009 - August 6, 2009; May 1, 2013 – May 25, 2013)
  • Substituted for Tom, who was recovering from throat cancer in 2006 and non-invasive surgery in 2009; substituted for Tom, suffered a chest infection and was flown home
• Jesse (Jessey) Sky Kramer - drums, percussion (2002, 2005, 2012–present [as guest])
  • Periodically substituted for his father, Joey, who was recovering from shoulder injuries
• Steve Ferrone - drums, percussion (August 1996 - September 1996)
  • Substituted for Joey during pre-production for the Nine Lives album, as Kramer was ill and grieving the loss of his father
• David Minehan - guitar (May 1994)
  • Substituted for Brad, who was grieving the loss of a family member
• Bobby Rondinelli - drums, percussion (February 1983, December 31, 1983)
  • Substituted for Joey Kramer during short illnesses
• Richard Supa - guitar (1979)
  • Substituted for Joe Perry on the Night in the Ruts Tour, after he departed.
• Danny Johnson - guitar (1979)
  • Auditioned for Joe's spot after Joe departed Aerosmith
• Michael Schenker - guitar (1979)
  • Auditioned for Perry's spot after Joe departed Aerosmith

Touring members