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Bassist says the new group started recording together "just for fun."

'Get a Grip' lead single proved the rockers could withstand the changing musical tides.

Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer cooked up the proggy epic while Steven Tyler and Joe Perry were indulging in their vices.

Power ballad became their biggest hit to date, even though Steven Tyler claimed it "ruined his career."

Singer's named isn't listed among 50 accused, but details match well-known events in his life.

Without classic members Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, the band lost much of its bite.

Rocker is resting on the advice of his doctor.

Innuendo-heavy 'Nine Lives' single earned band its fourth Grammy.

Belabored album showed dichotomy between band's hard-rocking past and clean, corporate present.

Duo performed "Sing for the Moment," which famously sampled Aerosmith's "Dream On."

Instant-classic title track arrived just before the band's perilous downward spiral.

Producer also recalls work with Bob Dylan, U2 and Brian Eno in a new interview.