Joe Perry | |
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![]() Perry performing with Hollywood Vampires at Wembley Arena in June 2018 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Anthony Pereira[1] |
Born | September 10, 1950 Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
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Years active | 1965–present |
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Website | joeperry |
Joseph Anthony Pereira (born September 10, 1950),[2] professionally known as Joe Perry, is an American musician best known as a founding member, guitarist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith. Perry also has his own solo band called the Joe Perry Project,[3] and is a member of the all-star band Hollywood Vampires[4] with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp.
He was ranked 84th in Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time[5] and in 2001, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Aerosmith.[6] In 2013, Perry and his songwriting partner Steven Tyler were recipients of the ASCAP Founders Award and were also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[7][8] In October 2014, Simon & Schuster released Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith,[9] written by Perry with David Ritz.[10]