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Joe Perry: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Joe Perry? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Joseph Anthony Pereira (born September 10, 1950), 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 and has appeared on every studio album except Rock in a Hard Place. Perry also has his own solo band called the Joe Perry Project, and is a member of the all-star band Hollywood Vampires with Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp. He was ranked 84th in Rolling Stone's list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and in 2001, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of Aerosmith. 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. In October 2014, Simon & Schuster released Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith, written by Perry with David Ritz.

Quick facts about Joe Perry

  • Full name: Joe Perry
  • Born: 1950-09-10
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q313378

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joe Perry?

Joseph Anthony Pereira (born September 10, 1950), 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 and has appeared on every studio album except Rock in a Hard Place.

What nationality is Joe Perry?

Joe Perry is United States.

When was Joe Perry born?

Joe Perry was born on 1950-09-10.

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