The origins of the fan club were rooted in the mid-1970s, when the band first broke through with their album Toys in the Attic.
Its main source of revenue was T-shirt sales, and Ray Tabano would also write up newsletters and send them to members.
The fan club was run by Tabano out of the band's headquarters, the Wherehouse, in Waltham, Massachusetts.
The band's merchandise collection, which offers new items all the time, includes everything from T-shirts and sweatshirts, to coffee mugs and hats, to doormats and blankets, as well as jewelry designed by a fan and worn by Steven Tyler.
The Aero Force One VIP packages cost as much as $1300 each; these typically include a seat in the first five rows, gift bag, pre-show party, and meet and greet with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.