Tom hamilton aerosmith biography youtube

American musician (born 1951)

Not to be confused with jam band musician Tom Hamilton Jr..

Musical artist

Thomas William Hamilton (born December 31, 1951) is an American musician and songwriter who serves as the bassist for the hard rock band Aerosmith.

Hamilton has regularly co-written songs for Aerosmith, including two of the band's biggest successes: "Sweet Emotion" (1975) and "Janie's Got a Gun" (1989).

Tom hamilton aerosmith biography youtube

Hamilton occasionally plays guitar (e.g. "Uncle Salty", "Sick as a Dog"),^[1] sings backing vocals (e.g. "Love in an Elevator") and on rare occasions, lead vocals ("Up On the Mountain").^[2] He was a 2001 inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Aerosmith.

Early years

Hamilton was born to George and Betty Hamilton in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has an older brother named Scott, an older sister named Perry, and a younger sister named Cecily. His father was a United States Air Force pilot in World War II an