sentences:  Between 1987 and 1994, Aerosmith released three albums and a compilation album ("Permanent Vacation", "Pump", "Get a Grip", and "Big Ones") which sold a combined 23 million copies in the United States alone, won the band three Grammy awards, and numerous Video Music Awards.When the 18-month Get a Grip Tour concluded at the end of 1994, the band wanted to take an extensive break and take their time in recording their next album ("Nine Lives"), this one for Columbia Records.However, Columbia records pressured Collins and the band, who wanted time off.