Aerosmith Aerosmith was originally formed in the city of Boston, Massachusetts in the 1970s. Myth Fact None Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were nicknamed “The Toxic Twins” due to their dangerous on-stage stunts. Myth Fact None Aerosmith’s song “Walk This Way” became a massive hit twice—once as a rock song and once as a rap/rock collaboration. Myth Fact None Aerosmith refused to record songs written by outside songwriters. Myth Fact None "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" was Aerosmith’s first and only song to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Myth Fact None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular