Photos: See Aerosmith, 'The Bad Boys from Boston', through the years

Steven Tyler and his dramatic flair are on full blast during the band's Deuces are Wild residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Aerosmith returns for a yearlong spate of dates in June 2022.

A young Steven Tyler of Aerosmith autographs the wall near the HOG's back-room entrance.

Aerosmith promotional photo from 1994.

Vintage photo of Aerosmith members Tom Hamilton, Steven Tyler, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.

Aerosmith performs at New York's Radio City Music Hall during the 11 Annual MTV Video Music Awards, Thursday night, Sept. 8, 1994. The musicians from left are, Joey Kramer, drums; Joe Perry, guitar; Steven Tyler, vocals; and Brad Whitford, guitar. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Aerosmith Rock band at Grammy’s on Feb. 20, 1991. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm)

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler performs a sound check for supporters to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in Boston. Aerosmith performs in concert Wednesday night at the Fleet Center in Boston. (AP Photo/Angela Rowlings)

Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler performs at Deer Creek Music Center in 1997. 02 X

Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler waves while setting in Jeff Ward's Aerosmith-sponsored car on the infield area of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 27, 2001. At right is bandmate Joey Kramer. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Steven Tyler, the lead singer of Aerosmith, sports a big smile during an interview at the Boston Music Awards in Boston on April 7, 1993. Tyler received an award for outstanding male vocalist while Aerosmith received a special ÒRight to RockÓ award. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs in concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Steven Tyler, left, of the musical group Aerosmith, and Joseph Simmons, of Run-D.M.C., perform at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, right, rocks out with Brad Paisley Nov. 6, 2014, on "Run Rudolph Run" during a taping for CMA Country Christmas TV special at Bridgestone Arena that will air Dec. 1 on ABC.

Jan 26, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 26, 2020 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

Jan 28, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Super Bowl XXXV halftime show with Britney Spears, J.C. Chasez of the band 'N Sync and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (L) at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Eileen Blass-USA TODAY

Tennis players John McEnroe, left, and Vitas Gerulaitis, right, join lead singer Steven Tyler of the rock group Aerosmith during a benefit concert, Tennis/Rock '83, for the special Olympics at Pier 84 in New York City, July 24, 1983. (AP Photo/Rene Perez)

Jan 26, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Joseph "Run" Simmons of RUN-DMC perform with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith during the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 26, 2020 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

*Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler, right, belts out the tune beside guitarist Joe Perry during their Tokyo Dome concert in Tokyo Tuesay, July 20, 2004. Always a popular draw in Japan, the band's seven-city tour this month has filled some of the country's biggest stadiums with audiences that provide a diverse, though slightly baby-boomer heavy , sampling of Japanese demographics. The older fans, in their 40s or early 50s, waited to hear "Walk This Way," circa 1975. The high school kids yelled for "Jaded," the hit from 2001. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 26, 2020, US singer-songwriter Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is facing a lawsuit by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her as a minor during a years-long relationship in the 1970s. Claimant Julia Holcomb, who is now 65, alleges "American Idol" judge Tyler was granted guardianship of her when she was 16, which he used to engage in a sexual relationship. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: AFP_336A96E.jpg

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 26, 2020, US singer-songwriter Steven Tyler of Aerosmith performs during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. - Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is facing a lawsuit by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her as a minor during a years-long relationship in the 1970s. Claimant Julia Holcomb, who is now 65, alleges "American Idol" judge Tyler was granted guardianship of her when she was 16, which he used to engage in a sexual relationship. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is facing a lawsuit by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her as a minor during a years-long relationship in the 1970s. Claimant Julia Holcomb, who is now 65, alleges "American Idol" judge Tyler was granted guardianship of her when she was 16, which he used to engage in a sexual relationship. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) ORIG FILE ID: AFP_336A96F.jpg

Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith performs on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith perform on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Few bands have modified their image as successfully as Aerosmith. After starting out in Boston in 1970 as a hard-living, down-and-dirty group fronted by vocalist Steven Tyler, they evolved into a slickly produced heavy-metal rock act packing venues across the U.S. Not many states name a day in honor of their favorite sons, but Massachusetts did in 1993 when Gov. William Weld declared April 13 as Aerosmith Day. To determine Aerosmith's top charting albums, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on chart performance on the Billboard 200 album charts. Albums were ranked based on an inverse score wherein a week at No. 1 is worth 200 points, a week at No. 2 worth 199 points, and so on, up to a week at No. 200 worth one point. Only studio albums were considered. Billboard data is current through the week of August 20, 2022. Aerosmith didn't totally discard its bad boys of rock image. Sometimes the band trashed hotel rooms and members spent time in and out of drug rehab. But through relentless touring, music videos constantly in rotation on MTV in the 1980s, the establishment of a Las Vegas residency, and lending its name to video games, the band has made itself a successful brand. In the process, Aerosmith has sold 150 million records and is the best-selling American band in history. Eleven of its albums have been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Last year, Aerosmith and Universal Music Group signed a deal in which the entire Aerosmith recorded music catalog will move to UMG in conjunction with the band's 50th anniversary. Two of Aerosmith's studio albums have topped the Billboard 200, "Get a Grip" and "Nine Lives," and six have reached the Top 10. The band's albums also have proved to have staying power on the Billboard 200; eight have spent at least 53 weeks on the Billboard list. One of Aerosmith's early LPs, "Get Your Wings" from 1974, rose to just No. 74, but remained on the Billboard 200 for 86 weeks.

Draw the Line, an Aerosmith tribute band, performs on Memorial Day weekend at Mount Airy Casino Resort.

Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith blaze the Dolby Live stage at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The band's Deuces are Wild residency resumes in June 2022.

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has listed his Duxbury property for $4.5 million.

Aerosmith filmed the music video for "Cryin'" at Central Congregational Church in Fall River.

Aerosmith - Steven Tyler, Aug. 4, 1984