what did the guitarist do after leaving this band?
In 2018, Ray was featured on an episode of "American Pickers" where he authenticated an International Harvester Metro Van as having been used by Aerosmith in the early days of the band's career.
Ray Tabano

In 2018, Ray was featured on an episode of "American Pickers" where he authenticated an International Harvester Metro Van as having been used by Aerosmith in the early days of the band's career.
how did aerosmith come up with their name The name had popped into his head after listening to Harry Nilsson's album "Aerial Ballet", which featured jacket art of a circus performer jumping out of a biplane. when was it formed? 1970 who formed it? Perry and Hamilton, originally in a band together called the Jam Band, met up with Tyler, Kramer, and guitarist Ray Tabano, and formed Aerosmith.
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Ray Tabano [SEP] After Aerosmith
As of September 2009, Tabano was running a catering company in Yonkers, New York. In 2014, Ray was featured on an episode of "Pawn Stars" where he sold two prototype Aerosmith tour T-shirts to Rick Harrison. One was signed by the band; the other had both Tyler's & Tabano's names on the sizing tag. Ray originally asked $3000 for both shirts, but after having them appraised for about $2400, Rick bought them for $1100. In 2018, Ray was featured on an episode of "American Pickers" where he authenticated an International Harvester Metro Van as having been used by Aerosmith in the early days of the band's career.